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RANCHO PENASQUITOS: "American Idol" contestant Adam Lambert rocks Mt. Carmel High
By GARY WARTH - gwarth@nctimes.com MIDNIGHTMAY 8, 2009
www.utsandiego.com/news/2009/may/08/rancho-penasquitos-american-idol-contestant-adam/

RANCHO PENASQUITOS -- As he looked across the field at hundreds of screaming fans holding signs with his name Friday morning, "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert admitted that this was not just another concert.

"This is so weird, you know what I mean?" he said, after taking the stage at Mt. Carmel High School's Sundevil Stadium in Rancho Penasquitos. "Graduating, and having this happen."

Lambert was a face in the crowd when he graduated from the school in 2000. Returning to the same field where the commencement ceremony was held, he was the face that drove crowds wild.

As one of three "American Idol" finalists -- and the one to beat, according to many fans -- Lambert returned to his hometown Friday for a day of interviews and public appearances to promote the show's upcoming finale.

Mt. Carmel Principal Tom McCoy introduced Lambert as the next American Idol, and San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders surprised him on stage by presenting a proclamation naming May 8 as Adam Lambert Day in San Diego.

Lambert beamed and grinned at the reception and attention, but also sounded genuinely sincere in his brief comments about self-confidence.

"This is an example of believing in yourself and knowing who you are," he said. "And if anyone doesn't get it, screw it."

Mt. Carmel senior Catherine Miller, 18, said she admires Lambert's message and spirit.

"I really like that he speaks for the underdog," she said. Miller added that Lambert has said he didn't have many friends in high school, and she is impressed that he now urges people to open their arms to anyone they think is different from them. Lambert, known for his flamboyant style, sometimes wears makeup and often dyes his hair different colors.

Associated Student Body President Alejah Tabula said Lambert's appearance is the biggest thing to ever happen at the school, and Mt. Carmel is proud of its star alumnus.

"It's super-cool that he's from Mt. Carmel," she said. "He'll always be a Sundevil."

Mt. Carmel students were let out of class to watch Lambert's brief performance, while students from Black Mountain Middle School took a field trip to attend the event.

Some students from Mesa Verde Middle School said they cut class to watch Lambert, who had attended their school before Mt. Carmel.

"He's just amazing," Sarah Vowman, 13, said about why she walked to the high school stadium at 8 a.m. for a front-row seat for Lambert's performance, which began more than three hours later.

"No one can compare to his voice," said Darby Clements, 13. "He's unique in every way. It's the uniqueness that makes him stand out, but his voice stands out even more."

"He's hot," said Sarah Bartholomew, 14. "I'm going to marry him."

"It takes a real man to wear makeup," said Kendall Abady, 12.

The stadium erupted with ear-piercing screams as Lambert arrived in a red convertible behind the school's marching band. Riding around the school's track and waving to the stands, Lambert was welcomed back to his old school with signs that read "Once a Sundevil, Always a Sundevil," "You're our American Idol" and other messages.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Lambert said, taking the stage and enticing the crowd to scream more.

After Lambert sang Michael Jackson's "Black or White" and Tears for Fears' "Mad World," one female fan peeled off her T-shirt and stormed the stage wearing a blue sports bra, leaving the singer in stiches as she was escorted away.

Mayor Sanders, also amused by the disruption, joined Lambert on stage shortly afterward.

"One thing I want to promise all of you is, I'll keep my shirt on," he said. Referring to one of Lambert's American Idol performances, Sanders also said, "Anyone who can sing 'Whole Lotta Love' and get a standing ovation is OK with me."

After the concert, Mt. Carmel senior Vanessa Currie, 18, said she was hoping he'd sing longer, but was happy with anything.

"I loved his performance," she said. " 'Black or White' is my favorite song.

Mr. Carmel senior Maggie Doremus, 17, said she has always watched American Idol, but never voted before Lambert became a contestant.

"Last week I voted for him as many times as I could in every phone in the house," she said. "My dad's going to be mad because the phone bill is going to go up."

Contact staff writer Gary Warth at (760) 740-5410.

Adam Lambert Gets Rushed By Shirtless Fan
Posted on May 8, 2009
radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/05/adam-lambert-gets-rushed-shirtless-fan/




As if it wasn’t clear already, American Idol fever is in full swing as is the fervor over frontrunner Adam Lambert.

Making an appearance at his alma mater Mount Carmel High School, the singer got a very enthusiastic surprise after a bra-wearing female rushed onstage to greet him. Not to worry, the fan was quickly whisked away by security. Lambert- looking more amused than concerned- even gave the female a shout out as he took a moment to laugh in disbelief over the scene.

Earlier, he arrived to great pomp (think marching band and cheerleaders) in front of a capacity crowd of 6,000 complete. He was driven around the track in a Ford Mustang before taking the stage to sing two songs.

Adam Lambert’s ‘Idol’ Season 8 Streaker Returns!
By Lyndsey Parker | Reality Rocks | 2013-07-03
music.yahoo.com/blogs/reality-rocks/adam-lambert-idol-season-8-streaker-returns-190919083.html

Back on "American Idol" Season 8, an intrepid, turquoise-brassiered fan bumrushed Adam Lambert's homecoming performance at Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego. In case those 35 seconds of TV gold aren't still seared into your brain, here's the footage again:



And four years later, that girl is still on a hot streak, so to speak, stripping and stage-rushing for Adam. Such is the loyalty of the Glambert fanbase.
Adam was performing at the Del Mar Country Fair in the San Diego area on Tuesday, July 2, when during "For Your Entertainment" a bra-flaunting girl sprinted across the stage and high-fived him.
Even more entertaining? It was in fact the very same streaker from 2009, Katelyn Greathouse. It actually seemed like Adam might have recognized the girl, but whether or not he did, he certainly didn't seem unhappy to see her, brightly shouting "HI!!! " and quipping, "That was cool!" — but otherwise not missing a beat of the song.
Katelyn's return-to-the-scene-of-the-crime cameo comes in around the 1:20 mark below:

Same video posted at the top.

A glimpse at Katelyn's Instagram shows her plotting her plan from her faraway amphitheater seat, followed by some pretty vivid close-up pics she snapped herself as she ran towards Adam's high-fiving hand. Later she posted, "Tonight felt so unreal, yet I felt so alive!"
A couple months ago, on "Adam Lambert Appreciation Day" (yes, it's a holiday, people), Katelyn uploaded some photos of the original Mt. Carmel High incident, revealing that she "got suspended for the week then put on this homeschooling thing for the rest of the year so I wouldn't cause distractions hahah tmz wanted to interview me but the school said no and kept me in the office."
Looks like Katelyn — and Adam — got the last laugh this week.

Adam Lambert Gets Rushed By Shirtless Fan
Posted on May 8, 2009
radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/05/adam-lambert-gets-rushed-shirtless-fan/




As if it wasn’t clear already, American Idol fever is in full swing as is the fervor over frontrunner Adam Lambert.

Making an appearance at his alma mater Mount Carmel High School, the singer got a very enthusiastic surprise after a bra-wearing female rushed onstage to greet him. Not to worry, the fan was quickly whisked away by security. Lambert- looking more amused than concerned- even gave the female a shout out as he took a moment to laugh in disbelief over the scene.

Earlier, he arrived to great pomp (think marching band and cheerleaders) in front of a capacity crowd of 6,000 complete. He was driven around the track in a Ford Mustang before taking the stage to sing two songs.