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2023 ACT-SO PROGRAM
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration Deadline: Feb 3, 2023
Virtual Orientation: Feb 4, 2023, 
11am
Akron Competition: April 8, 2023 | Akron Civic Theatre
National Competition: July 27-30, 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts
Akron ACT-SO Student Workshops
  • Development: 1st Saturday of Month, 11am
  • Mentor: 3rd Saturday of Month, 11am
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2023 ACT-SO FLYER

​Program Information
  • Akron ACT-SO Competition is open to all high school students attending school in Summit County, Ohio; email the ACT-SO Team for special considerations 
  • ACT-SO offers 5 Categories (STEM, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Business) with a total of 32 different competition areas within the Categories. Students may select up to 3 competitions total
  • Gold medal winners of the Akron Competition automatically advance to the National Competition
  • The Akron NAACP is poised to assist with travel and accommodations for National competitors
Eligibility
  • Enrolled in and attending a high school in Summit County, Ohio
  • Be a citizen of the United States or hold a permanent resident visa card
  • Be an amateur (having not received wages for professional services) in the categories of competition
Requirements​
  • Contestant and parent/guardian attend the ACT-SO Orientation
  • Contestant attend ACT-SO workshops at 11am on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of month
  • Contestant follow all ACT-SO guidelines and deadlines 
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Student & Family
​Orientation
Date: 11am, Feb 4, 2023
Venue: Zoom​, link will be provided to each registered contestant

The mandatory informational meeting will provide important information about the local and national ACT-SO competitions, categories, guidelines, workshops, timelines, and expectations. 

The orientation is mandatory for students and a parent, family member, or legal guardian.


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Student Workshop

Date: 11am, 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Venue: Zoom, link will be provided to each registered contestant

The bi-weekly workshops are designed to help develop and strengthen presentations, performances, and submissions.
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ACT-SO Development: 1st Saturdays
Learn about time management, sharpen presentation skills, and refine
your professional etiquette.

Mentor Sessions: 3rd Saturdays
Each student will be partnered with a topical mentor who help guide, advise, and develop the student's ACT-SO submission(s).
National ACT-SO Competition 

​Competition Date: July 27-30, 2023
Venue: TBD, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Must be a local Gold Medal Winner or a designated alternate to qualify for the national competition  
  • Local winners must present their local winning submission(s) as their National submission(s) -- students may not present new material
  • For the safety of all students, competitors must stay with their designated escorts and travel group
  • Akron NAACP will assist with travel and accommodations

2022 AKRON ACT-SO TEAM

CO-CHAIRS
Tammy Monroe
Cynthia Peeples

​AKRON NAACP PRESIDENT
Judi Hill
TEAM MEMBERS
Laurie Adams
​Shannon Casey

Iisha Collier
LaTesha Dukes
Peggy Holmes

Lisa Johnson
Mary Outley-Kelly

Vicky Shaw
Da'Shika Street


​CONTACT

AKRON ACT-SO TEAM
PHONE: 330-356-8022
EMAIL: AkronACTSO@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.AkronACTSO.org
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AKRON NAACP OFFICE
230 W Center St, Akron OH 44303
​P: 330-573-4986
E: akronnaacp@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.NAACPAkron.org
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