2023 ACT-SO PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration Deadline: Feb 10, 2024
Virtual Orientation: Feb 17, 2024, 11am
Akron Competition: April 20-21, 2024 | Akron Civic Theatre
National Competition: July 10-14, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Virtual Orientation: Feb 17, 2024, 11am
Akron Competition: April 20-21, 2024 | Akron Civic Theatre
National Competition: July 10-14, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Akron ACT-SO Student Workshops
- Development: 3rd Saturday of Month, 11am
- Mentor: 3rd Saturday of Month, 11am
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
- 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
- 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 17, 2024 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. |
Student Workshop
Date: 11am, 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. 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 10-14, 2024
Venue: TBD, Las Vegas, Nevada
Competition Date: July 10-14, 2024
Venue: TBD, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 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
2024 AKRON ACT-SO TEAM
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CO-CHAIRS
Tammy Monroe Cynthia Peeples (2020-2023) 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
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AKRON NAACP OFFICE
230 W Center St, Akron OH 44303 P: 330-573-4986 E: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.NAACPAkron.org 
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