Fourteen-year-old Nicole DiSandro last year would practice “Gimme Gimme” from “Thoroughly Modern Millie” daily to prepare for her performance in the eighth-grade musical.

Now a Kaneland High School freshman, Nicole still has reason to rehearse the ditty, although less frequently: She will perform it Saturday at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Talent Contest in Springfield.

“It’s really cool,” Nicole said of her participation in the state competition. “I feel good about it, and I’m excited for it.”