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For the past 27 years, ACT-SO New Jersey has been consistently serving youth throughout the state and we have proud stories! The ACT-SO program is dedicated to developing an academic and cultural excellence in high school students so they may be better equipped to achieve and succeed in their lives.

This year we pay tribute to organizations that stand for justice and equality. The many stories of young black children being killed at the hands of the police are a throw back to the barbaric lynchings of yesteryear.

Today is yesteryear once again. We may have integrated schools, boardrooms, courts and even the white house but we do not live in a post -racial society.

We can live in a suburb, go to an Ivy League college, and be president of a company or a successful entrepreneur because of the organizations we salute in our showcase. Young people must be reminded they stand on the shoulders of these organizations and must never forget the bridges that have allowed us to cross over. Now more than ever, there is a need to join an organization, get informed, get involved and most importantly to vote in national, state and local elections.

The NAACP sponsors ACT-SO as a vehicle to acknowledge the talent and skill of our young people but the NAACP also teaches them to be civically engaged leaders.

I am proud to be affiliated with ACT-SO for 25 years. There are ACT-SO programs around the country with adult volunteers who have taken up the banner of being part of the village that raises and nurtures the children. The news rarely mentions positive news about children of color but ACT-SO is a good news story!

Coaches/Mentors: You are an integral part of this year round mentoring program. You volunteer to regularly meet with students freely giving of your expertise. You encourage, nurture and embrace them with the love they need, want and appreciate. We are the village of support. Our work is critical and crucial to positive youth development.

Parents: It is a tremendous challenge to raise a child in today’s fast-paced, technological society. Regardless of where we live, our children are being distracted from accomplishing their full potential. It does take a village. You are not alone.

Program Advisors: I extend a special note of gratitude to you. You spend a tremendous amount of time, money and effort to present this great opportunity to young people. You believe in our children, their potential and you ACT-SO! This statewide community program cannot exist without you. Thank you all!

In Unity Deborah S. Gregory, ACT-SO NJ Chairperson

THE NEW JERSEY STATE CONFERENCE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE 13 West Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey Mail: 4326 Harbor Beach Blvd. #775, Brigantine, New Jersey 08203 Phone: (609) 310-0211 Website: www.njnaacp.org E-Mail: info@njnaacp.org On behalf of the New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP, its Officer’s, Executive Committee and members, it is with great pride and admiration that I say “Congratulations” on your 27th Anniversary.

For over thirty years the mission of ACT-SO has been to prepare, recognize and reward youth of African descent who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence.

Mrs. Deborah Smith-Gregory has provided stellar leadership and our young people have benefited from her untiring commitment and dedication providing them with the necessary skills to establish goals and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society. She is truly second to none.

A huge “thank you” also goes out to the volunteers and business leaders who have served as mentors and coaches over the years.

To our ACT-SO participants you are truly our most precious commodity and we must continue to do all we can to ensure that we give you the tools and the guidance, which will enable you to be successful.

I commend each of you on your accomplishments thus far, and for looking forward to the beauty you’ve yet to savor and the things you’ve yet to add to the beautiful story of your lives.

To the adults in attendance today who may not be engaged, I encourage you to get involved. While good things come to those who wait, greater things come to those who take action.

Our young people need our love, our support, our mentorship and our encouragement. They truly are our future but we must take the responsibility to teach them “well,” and then and only then will they be able to lead the way.

It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve as the State Conference President as we celebrate this milestone event.

Again, “Congratulations” on a job well done…

God Bless, Richard T. Smith President NAACP – New Jersey State Conference

NJ ACT-SO SCORES 27 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE The New Jersey Afro Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) were initiated in 1989. At the first state competition 50 teens participated with no national winner.

Now 27 years later, NJ has captured national medals every year in numerous categories including science, business, humanities, visual and performing arts. A majority of NJ ACT-SO alumni are in college or have graduated Many are working as productive citizens in their communities. Our success stories are proud ones. The NJ State Conference of the NAACP sponsors the activity along with local community support.

More than 6,000 area high school students have participated in the NJ ACT-SO workshops around the state that culminates in an annual statewide competition. The ACT-SO program is not a talent show. It is an academic and cultural enrichment program. As a result of their active participation, students gain enhanced self-esteem, self-discipline and skills through their interactions with accomplished adult coaches and judges.

ACT-SO is a learning experience that raises the standard of excellence and expectation among our youth and mobilizes the adult community to serve as mentors, coaches and judges for students.

ACT-SO provides a save haven for students to explore and exercise academic and cultural abilities they have within.

The adult mentors who volunteer their time and expertise are professionals in the categories they mentor. These dedicated volunteers meet with students for a minimum of five months on a weekly basis prior to the competition. Through general informational workshops, field trips, small group and one to one sessions, mentors provide exposure and motivation for excellence.

Generally the state competition is held in April with competition categories divided into the North and South regions of the state. Another bank of 150 adult volunteers conduct the annual one-day competition as judges and facilitators.

Gold medalists from both regions have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes at the national competition held in conjunction with the July National NAACP convention. The NJ ACT-SO Program is also an approved partner of the NJ Governor’s Arts in Education Awards Program.

The ACT-SO New Jersey Team graciously thanks all of the supporters of our 27th Annual Competition, Awards Program and Showcase. The ACT-SO Village believes our children need to be nurtured, nourished disciplined and mentored. We believe our children need our attention and our love. We stand in unity for the future of our youth.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN ACHIEVE‌THEN ACT-SO!

New Jersey ACT-SO Highlights

The following students are recipients of national medals at the national competitions held around the country. New Jersey has proud stories!

2014 ~ Maya Moten(Physics); Michael Spearman(Music Composition); Chental Bembry(Business); Demetrius Beckham(Medicine & Health); Taquan Allen(Filmmaking);Hannah Sawyerr(Poetry);Pearis Bellamy(Biology)Isaiah Devereaux(Mathematics) 2013 – Aaron Savage(Original Essay); Al-Nisa Murray(Medicine & Health) 2012 ~ Adele Taylor (Business); Janelle Wellons (Original Essay); Kierra McCall (Oratory); Brianna Williams (Oratory); Jacki Jackie Barnes (Architecture); Arnetta Johnson (Instrumental Music & Music Composition) Sharon Johnson(Poetry)(Los Angeles, California) 2011~ Sara Meretab (Mathematics); Shemamphorash Andre (Filmmaking; Mary Clare Sobon (Music Vocal Contemporary) (Houston, Texas) 2010 ~Jaylssa James (Music Vocal Contemporary); Takir Anderson (Architecture); Adele Taylor (Business); Alicia Oliver (Photography) (Kansas City) 2009~ Nadiya Cooper (Math);Matthew Bankhead (Painting); Yasmin Dejesus(Drawing); Jennifer Lantigua (Sculpture); Tochi Nwori (Playwriting); Alex Cummings (Music composition & Instrumental Contemporary music) (New York ) 2008~ Gisella Gutierreoz (Photography) (Orlando, Florida) 2007~ Edwin Coleman (Poetry); Charlene Boone (Music Composition);Jemina Akinsanya( Physics); Xavier Bennett (Playwriting) (Detroit, Mi.) 2006~ Naomi Adjei (Math); Joseph Momoh (Architecture) (Washington, DC) 2005~ Asha Martin (Math) Zebia Weh (Physics) Kevin Beckford (Original Essay)( Milwaukee, Wisconsin) 2004~Eric Hudson (Music Instrumental Contemporary); Carla Bruce (Original Essay); Erica Barrow (Math) Evanda Henry (Chemistry special acknowledgement) Brooke Pennix (Oratory) (Philadelphia, Pa) 2003~Stefani Ramos (Photography); Darnell Jones Bey (Filmmaking); Naomi Daniels (Vocal Contemporary); Carla Nesbitt (Instrumental Contemporary) (Miami, Florida) 2002~ Dontae Simmons (Filmmaking); Shandy Walton (Poetry); Collete Jackson-Belle (Vocal Classical); Irwin Hall Jr. (Instrumental Contemporary); Ashley Jackson (Instrumental Classical) (Houston, Tex.) 2001~ Valerie Louissant; (Math) (New Orleans) 2000~ Kern Bruce (Art); Aleshia Brown (Physics);Melony Williams (Photography) (Baltimore, MD) 1999~ Sheri Williams (Computer science);Lawrence Smith(Poetry) (New York) 1998~ Martin Dickerson (Architecture) (Atlanta, Ga.) 1997~ Maria Norales(Playwriting); Eisa Jackson(Dance) (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 1996~ Nia Jeter (Computer Science, Math);Jaime Hardges (Drama); Chantelle Brathwaite (Physics) (Charlotte, NC) 1995~ Darnell Williams (Physics); Yasmeen Yasin (Playwriting); Christina Taylor (Original Essay); Thaddeus Pinckney (Chemistry); Lanre Gaba (Original Essay) (Minnapolis, Minn.)

1994~ Tye Husbands (Oratory); Josina Lawrence (Filmmaking); Cornell Fields (Music Composition) (Chicago) 1993~ Wendy Dunlap (Playwriting); Nicole Tucker (Architecture); Tyshawn Hawking (Computer Science); Coltrane Curtis (Photography) (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1992~ Tyshawn Hawkins (Computer Science) Coltrane Curtis (Photography) Scott Rudrow (Physics); Aliya Carmichael (Poetry) (Memphis, Tennessee) 1991~ Nashad Warfield (Oratory) (Houston, Texas) 1990~ Second NJ ACT-SO competition held 1989~ New Jersey ACT-SO Established

2016 NEW JERSEY ACT-SO AWARDS CEREMONY & SHOWCASE

Programme Student Processional.................................................................................................................................. ACT-SO Students

Negro National Anthem.................................................................................. Malyeah Karweh & Jorddy Romero

Newark ACT-SO Welcome/Greetings.................................................................................................................. Deborah Smith Gregory

NJ State ACT-SO Chairperson Al Pelham Montclair NAACP President

Sean Spiller

NJ Educator’s Association Secretary/Treasurer

Sandra McKnight

Montclair ACT-SO Chairperson

Master & Mistress of Ceremony...................................................................................... Nia Pierce & Taquan Allen

Orange/Maplewood & Camden INTRODUCTION OF 2016 ACT-SO THEME

Tributes: Universal Negro Improvement Association....................................................................Camden ACT-SO S.T.E.M. & BUSINESS AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Tribute to NAACP........................................................................................................................................Montclair ACT-SO HUMANITIES AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

Tribute to Black Panther Party................................................................................................New Brunswick ACT-SO VISUAL ARTS PRESENTATIONS

Tribute to SNCC.............................................................................................................................................. Newark ACT-SO PERFORMING ARTS I PRESENTATIONS

Tribute to Urban League..............................................................................................................................Tri-City ACT-SO

PERFORMING ARTS II PRESENTATIONS Tribute to Rainbow Coalition................................................................................................Gloucester County ACT-SO PERFORMING ARTS III PRESENTATIONS

Tribute to National Action Network............................................................................. Oranges/Maplewood ACT-SO

Presentation of Vernon Jarrett Award......................................................................................................... Darnell Davis

Newark ACT-SO Chairperson Tribute to BLACK LIVES MATTER............................................................................................................ Trenton ACT-SO

Governor’s Awardees & Closing Remarks...........................................................................................Deborah Gregory

NJ ACT-SO Chairperson Closing Prayer............................................................................................................................................................ Bob Tucker

Gloucester Mentor Student Recessional.................................................................. PLEASE REMAIN SEATED UNTIL STUDENTS EXIT ~RECEPTION IN CAFTERIA IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CEREMONY~

On behalf of ACT-SO NJ, we extend sincere appreciation to the following: NJEA for sponsorship of the 27th Annual Competition Reception Charlene Balfour, for Registration Data Systems Sharnee Brown, Principal of Central High School and staff for use of the school for the competition.

Montclair Board of Education and Montclair HS for use of the school for the ceremony Pastor J-Anthony and Lady Madelin Dargan of MLD Communications The ACT-SO Advisors: LaRae Carter/Carol Dove......................................... Gloucester County Arthur Taylor...................................................................................... Camden Valerie Pierce.............................................................Oranges Maplewood Sandra McKnight............................................................................ Montclair Jannie Butler/Tamara Horn.......................................................... Tri-City Michelle Redd/Dorothy Carolina................................New Brunswick Deborah Gregory/Darnell Davis................................................. Newark Les Summiel/Annalee Kelly..........................................................Trenton The New Jersey State Conference NAACP All the Parents, Mentors, Judges and Volunteers

2016 ACT-SO New Jersey Judges & Volunteers We would like to extend a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all of the judges and volunteers who helped to make our 2016 competition a HUGE success.

If your name was not included below, please charge it to our heads and not our hearts.

JUDGES Dr. A. Frizzell Davis Dr. Angela Klaus Dana McGraw Dr. Joy Barnes-Johnson Dr. Maisha Amen Wanda Sharif-Rasuwl Fred Rogers Shakeera Lyons-White Mike Williams Carol Morgan Brown Denise Brown Allen Mack Williams Sybil Bost Reginald Roberts Mary G. Bennett Keely Freeman Denise Brooks Gregory Holtz Richard Cammarieri Barbara Sanders-Harris Patricia Glaspie Kirstin Lynch-Walsh Donna Torrence Deborah Blue Marjorie Crawford Jenise Grice-Reedus Silky Carter Nathan Thomas Debra Duhart-Ball Diane Hawkins Valerie Curry Sonya Redd Rick Robinson Jamila Blades Cassandra McKendall-Clark Dr. Gill Ellis Shirlise Mckinsey Leilah Robinson Zakiya Atkinson

JUDGES

Ashley Washington Shamiya Baldwin Khalifah Pharms Frederick Pratt Kyne Franks Timeka Jamison Don Corey Washington Warleen Allston B.K. Redd Delacy Davis Judge Marilyn Williams Sauel Calland Leon DeVose BJ Frazier Jan Carden Brittaney Ortiz Tina Black Nefertiti Nguvu Cameron Turney Felema Yemaneberhan Kirk-Dean Scarlett Raiford Daniels Gary Campbell Gentae Kemp Frank Hooker Jr. Janet Riley Mic’a Ward Dominique Williams-Blair Erin White Frank Marshall III Hakim Smith Patrick Payne Michael Derek Gatlin Mark Anthony Rodney Smith Lisa Shephard Stewart Steve Cooper Jesse Butler Chike Uzoka

VOLUNTEERS Barbara Abdur-Razzaq Mayela Crooks Dana Hamilton Tamar LaSure Owens Sheila A. Manigault Lynette Noel Anita Rainford Dennis Philbert Robert Tucker Ana G. Perez Augustin Sanchez Cynthia Trapp Linda Muhammad Erin White Melissa Harris Evangeline Byrd Yvonne Wise Kalel Redd Carla Clements Brenda Bolling Thomas Maria Berry Delores Tyson Ada Banks Malaika Muindi Christopher Pagan Jay Griffin Rafael Trofel Audra Wade Paig Robinson Brian Nicholas Marco Montiel Kenis Fairfax Joan Whitlow Robyn Jackson Alextrae McClendon Stokes

2016 ACT-SO New Jersey Olympians CAMDEN COUNTY

Arthur Taylor, Chairperson Carlton Harris De’Yonna Jackson Isaiah Konteh Acashe Mann Basina Marquez Javier Moratin Savanna H. Perry Christian Placencia Sydney Poole Khalia Sandaual Joshua Sims Haanesha Smith Rhapsody Taylor Viola Taylor Solomon Williams Ariea Wilson

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

LaRae Carter & Carol Dove Chairpersons Camilia Bell Kevon Byrd Brendan Clemenson Leah Clements Makayla Clements Wayne Corbin Givens Kumbah Christopher Jones Nyle Kendrick Sean Matthews Steven Williams

MONTCLAIR

Sandra Cook McKnight Chairperson Kayla Iman-Hughes Brittany Johnson Briana Warrick Moses Lewis

NEWARK

Deborah Gregory & Darnell Davis, Chairpersons Natasha A. Sanchez Michael Baah Dihzae Bailey Niyla Barr

Domonique Campbell Mariam Cannon Diata Cannon Epiphany Carson Elijah Carr Azana Crawley Tashionna Green Tariq Harris Trinity Head Maya Hedgepeth Aliza Howard Deja Ingram I’jana Johnson Tashnie Julien Malyeah Karweh Ti-Ajia Leach Manuel Mejia James Morris Rabirah Moss Ricky Persaud Kendi Prowell Joshua Reserve Cariola Richard Kelsey Robinson Kareda Robinson Anisa Rodriguez Jorddy Romero Kalynn Ruth Oriana Selby Stephon Smith Lauren Smith Olga Tapia Isiah Thomas Rahbert Tillery Lamont Timmons Nikita Tyndall Hanniel Whyte Aliyah Williams Yaquana Williams Ijeoma Woko

New Brunswick

Michelle Redd & Dorothy Carolina, Chairpersons Aaliyah Williams Amanda Gray Angelique Dunlap DaiJonae Clemons Denell Dixon

Christopher Burney Marissa Auguste Olivia Richardson Taniya Walker Kalimah White Bianca Best Kevin Carolina Jada Edwards Laila Hill-Glover Madison Hill-Glover Serena Brown Enlil Jones Josephine Sesay Geno Hayler Deandre Carroll Jordan Jackson Alysia Stephens Gregory Williams

ORANGES-MAPLEWOOD

Valerie Pierce, Chairperson Ahmad Solomon Faith Layer Isaiah Jones-London Tiana Woods

TRENTON

Les Summiel & Annalee Kelly Chairpersons Bianca Allen Ny’Asia Bethea Maya Bradley Kyasia Collins Lydia Hallman Craig Jackson III Amos Koffa Mahaira Morris Tia Outlaw Isaiah Petit Compere Jurnee Samuels Symone Summiel Naomi Wemple

TRI-CITY

Jannie Butler & Tamara Horn, Chairpersons Victoria Anderson Kenyela Horn

NAACP NJ State Conference Congratulates All Participants In the ACT-SO NJ Competition

Richard T. Smith NAACP New Jersey State President

Saluting 101 Years of civil rights activism in Newark

The Newark NAACP Branch Leaders CONGRATULATE THE

2016 NEWARK ACT-SO TEAM Students, Advisors, Mentors, Parents We are proud of you !!

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Loretta Winters, President!

LaRae Carter, ACTSO Chair !

Congratulations & Best Wishes 2016 NEWARK ACT-SO TEAM

Deborah Smith Gregory and Darnell Davis, Co-Chairpersons Thank you Newark Team Mentors and Volunteers

for your outstanding commitment to the development of youth.

Joan Whitlow, Ana Perez*, Robin Jackson, Andre Shemamphorash* Dennis Philbert, Leon DeVose, Vanera Aponte*, Kenis Fairfax, Alextrae McClendon, Dr. Charles Hall, Venus Banks *Denotes ACTSO Alumnus

“Good, Better, Best, Never Let It Rest Till Your Good Is Better

And Your Better Is Best !”

Always remember to do your personal best!!

Believe you can achieve and …….ACT-SO!

Mildred C. Crump

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Congratulates

ACT-SO Celebrating your

27th Annual Awards Ceremony

Congratulations Nyle

“Proud” does not express enough how we feel about you and your

accomplishments thus far. As you began this journey of empowerment and leadership, we watched our young man blossom in front of our eyes into a confident, young leader who took on a new challenge with ACT-SO and became a success with it. You will always be a winner to us.

Always remember there is nothing you can’t accomplish and no hurdles you can’t overcome.

Continue to persevere, reaching for the stars with God as your guide.

Go for that gold again!

We Love You,

Mom and Dad

Congratulations!

Kevin Carolina We are so blessed and proud to have you as a son.

Love, Dad and Mom

CONGRATULATIONS to OUR

NEW BRUNSWICK AREA BRANCH ACT-SO STUDENTs and the entire

New Jersey ACT-SO Family You are All Winners

OFFICERS BRUCE S. MORGAN – PRESIDENT FOY ROBINSON – 1ST VICE PRESIDENT DIANE HAWKINS – 3RD VICE PRESIDENT KIM SCOTT – 2ND VICE PRESIDENT DEBORAH MORGAN – SECRETARY ALAN HENDRIX – TREASURER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ASHTON BURRELL ADANNA DAVIS PAIGE FLOYD FRANCES MCDONALD BRIAN K. REDD REV. SONYA REDD

Dr. DOROTHY CAROLINA PHILLIP DOWDELL, ESQ SYLVESTER KEY, II JUANITA PAINSON MICHELLE REDD. DIANE SCOTT, ESQ.

NEW BRUNSWICK AREA BRANCH NAACP PO Box 235 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 732.828.5363 newbrunswickareanaacp@gmail.com

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CONGRATULATIONS

RHAPSODY SEMONE OMOROSE TAYLOR 2015 NJ GOVERNOR’S AWARD

CLASS of 2016

2016 OMEGA PSI PHI TALENT HUNT CAMDEN

Who I am on stage is very different to who I am in real life. My focus is art, and that’s what I love to do. I have to be really passionate in order to do something.

I can never be safe; I always try to go against the grain.

As soon as I accomplish one thing I just set a higher goal.

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Students

Leadership

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CONGRATULATIONS MONTCLAIR ACT-SO 2016 Kayla Hughes Moses Lewis Brittney Johnson Brianna Warrick

May you have great success as you pursue your dreams and aspirations!

United Methodist Women

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Congratulations New Jersey ACT-SO ON YOUR 27TH YEAR

ALVIN T. HESTER SR. & FAMILY APEX, N.C. Former Act-SO Chair 1998-2003

Plainfield, New Jersey

GOD BLESS all of the

2016 GLOUCESTER COUNTY ACT-SO CONTESTANTS Don’t ever give up. You may not know success if you stop trying one attempt too soon.

Try to get better in some way, each and every day. They say that room for improvement is our biggest room.

Douglas Pagels Mr. and Mrs. Donald Butts Gloucester County ACT-SO

Your talent determines what you can do.

Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do.

Your attitude determines how well you do it.

-Lou Holtz

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