Akron NAACP
ACT-SO
Akron ACT-SO Competition • April 29-30, 2022
Akron ACT-SO Competition • April 29-30, 2022
National ACT-SO Competition • July 2022
Afro-Academic Cultural
Technological Scientific Olympics
Technological Scientific Olympics
ACT-SO is a national academic and talent achievement program for high school students to compete in 5 major categories: STEM, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Business.
Students begin their ACT-SO journey at the local competition level by selecting up to 3 competitions. Local GOLD MEDAL winners advance to the National ACT-SO Competition to vie for
cash prizes, award packages, scholarships, and more!
Students begin their ACT-SO journey at the local competition level by selecting up to 3 competitions. Local GOLD MEDAL winners advance to the National ACT-SO Competition to vie for
cash prizes, award packages, scholarships, and more!
NEW!
2022 Akron ACT-SO
Sojourner Truth Legacy Showcase
The 2022 Akron ACT-SO program is proud to partner with the Summit Suffrage Centennial Committee to celebrate the enduring life and legacy of Sojourner Truth.
Summit County middle school and high school students are invited to submit their modern interpretation of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman" speech in ACT-SO style!
Entries will be displayed throughout Women's History Month in March 2022.
This showcase runs in conjunction with the 2022 Akron ACT-SO program.
LEARN MORE
2022 Akron ACT-SO
Sojourner Truth Legacy Showcase
The 2022 Akron ACT-SO program is proud to partner with the Summit Suffrage Centennial Committee to celebrate the enduring life and legacy of Sojourner Truth.
Summit County middle school and high school students are invited to submit their modern interpretation of Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I A Woman" speech in ACT-SO style!
Entries will be displayed throughout Women's History Month in March 2022.
This showcase runs in conjunction with the 2022 Akron ACT-SO program.
LEARN MORE
2022 AKRON ACT-SO SEASON
5 Competition Categories
5 Competition Categories
2022 Akron ACT-SO Season
2022 Akron ACT-SO Sojourner Truth Legacy Showcase
Open to Summit County Middle School & High School Students
Showcase Runs Thru March 2022
Register By February 4, 2022
Open to Summit County Middle School & High School Students
Showcase Runs Thru March 2022
Register By February 4, 2022
2022 Akron ACT-SO Program
Open to Summit County High School Students
Competition Weekend April 23-24, 2022 | Akron Civic Theatre
Akron gold medal winners will advance to the National ACT-SO Competition
Register By Friday, February 4, 2022
Open to Summit County High School Students
Competition Weekend April 23-24, 2022 | Akron Civic Theatre
Akron gold medal winners will advance to the National ACT-SO Competition
Register By Friday, February 4, 2022
2022 National ACT-SO Program
Open to 2022 Akron ACT-SO Gold Medal Winners
Competition Week July 14-17, 2022 | Atlantic City, New Jersey
Top finishers receive awards, prize packages, cash prizes, scholarships, and more!
Open to 2022 Akron ACT-SO Gold Medal Winners
Competition Week July 14-17, 2022 | Atlantic City, New Jersey
Top finishers receive awards, prize packages, cash prizes, scholarships, and more!
Join the Legacy of
National Akron ACT-SO Champions!
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National Akron ACT-SO Champions!
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Summit County is home to 4 National ACT-SO Champions!
Will you be next?
2021 Bronze Medal • Sydney Borges for Short Story
2019 Silver Medal • Chika Nkowcha for Drawing
2019 Bronze Medal • Connor Harris for Microbiology
2018 Silver Medal • Kofi Boakye for Music Instrumental/Contemporary
Notable ACT-SO Alumuni Include: John Singleton, Roy Hargrove, Lauryn Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Anthony Anderson, and Kanye West
Will you be next?
2021 Bronze Medal • Sydney Borges for Short Story
2019 Silver Medal • Chika Nkowcha for Drawing
2019 Bronze Medal • Connor Harris for Microbiology
2018 Silver Medal • Kofi Boakye for Music Instrumental/Contemporary
Notable ACT-SO Alumuni Include: John Singleton, Roy Hargrove, Lauryn Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Anthony Anderson, and Kanye West
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Akron NAACP Office
230 W Center St, Akron OH 44303 PHONE: 330-573-4986 EMAIL: akronnaacp@yahoo.com www.NAACPAkron.org 
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