Chattanooga’s NAACP Chapter invites you to compete in the
2009 annual ACT-SO National Competition.
WHAT IS ACT-SO: Academic Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics
WHEN IS ACT-SO: March 28, 2009 (Chatt High Center of Performing Arts). July 8-12 (New York)
WHAT’S THE COST: Cost FREE. Experience PRICELESS!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: All African-American high school students living in Hamilton County
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
Experience to learn more about what you love doing!
Opportunity to meet other talented, motivated, and determined young adults.
Exposure to professionals in your field.
CASH – SCHOLARSHIPS – LAPTOPS – PRIZES
New York City (Do you really need any more reasons?)
OK, SO SINCE I AM INTERESTED IN COMPETING, JUDGING, OR SUPPORTING ACT-SO WHAT DO I DO?
Attend the ACT-SO community orientation on January 10, 2009
Arrive at Chattanooga High Center of Performing Arts 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact, ACT-SO Chair: Vincent Ivan Phipps 400-1040, chattanooganaacp@comcast.net
SPREAD THE WORD!
Refreshments will be served. Please contact to RSVP
Chattanooga, Tennessee - January 2009 - The Chattanooga Hamilton County NAACP is looking for talented African-American high school students in the Chattanooga/Cleveland area for contestants in the NAACP's ACT-SO competition on March 28, 2009. The deadline to enter into this competition is February 28, 2009.
Please forward this message to all schools, churches, organizations, and foundations that have Black Youth in high school that excel in an academic or performance art.
The Hamilton County Branch is requesting assistance to spread the word to involve as many of our talented youth as possible!
Additional information is listed below.
Attend our ACT-SO Orientation on January 10th at Chattanooga School Center for the Creative Arts located at 1301 Dallas Road.
For more details or to become a contestant, please contact Mr. Vincent Phipps, ACT-SO Chair at 423-400-1040 or vincent@vincentphipps.com
What is ACT-SO
ACT-SO is a year-long enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders who serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There are 25 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts.
ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders; to serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There are 25 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts.
WHO FOUNDED ACT-SO? Vernon Jarrett, a renowned author and journalist, initiated the idea of a program that would promote and reward academic achievers the same way sports heroes are honored. The first national ACT-SO competition was held in 1978 in Portland Oregon.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? High school students of African descent, who are citizens of the United States, enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories of competition are able to participate.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN ACT-SO? The ACT-SO program is intended to be a learning experience, first and foremost. The focus of a viable and effective local ACT-SO program is on enrichment and mentorship. Students work with ACT-SO mentors who help them develop projects throughout the year. Local ACT-SO programs also provide ACT-SO students with enrichment opportunities, such as workshops, tutorials, and field trips. The benefits ACT-SO students receive from the enrichment and mentorship components include substantial assistance toward the development of their ACT-SO projects and valuable tools to assist them throughout their education. The local competition serves to showcase the hard work students have put in all year long. Students receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors. ACT-SO Students who receive gold medals on the local level then compete at the National Competition where they receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION?
SCIENCES
Architecture
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics/Electronics
Physics/Energy
Physics/General
HUMANITIES
Music Composition
Original Essay
Playwriting
Spoken Word
VISUAL ARTS
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Filmmaking/Video
BUSINESS
Entrepreneurship
PERFORMING ARTS
Dance
Dramatics
Music Instrumental/Classical
Music Instrumental/Contemporary
Music Vocal/Classical
Music Vocal/Contemporary
Oratory
* Students may compete in up to three (3) categories.
Info via Vincent Phipps and Tongeia S. Farmer (Toni).