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    • Home
    • ABOUT US
    • BRANCH INFO
      • Word From The President
      • Officers
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Committee Calendar
      • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
    • 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet
    • YOUTHWORKS
    • ACTSO
    • Gallery
    • Contact
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • NAACP 5130 Complaint Form
NAACP St Petersburg
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
  • BRANCH INFO
    • Word From The President
    • Officers
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Committee Calendar
    • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
  • 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet
  • YOUTHWORKS
  • ACTSO
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • BECOME A MEMBER
  • NAACP 5130 Complaint Form

What is ACT-SO?

Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics -  ACT-SO was founded in 1978 by author and journalist Vernon Jarrett. The program is intended to provide recognition to young people who could demonstrate academic, scientific, and artistic achievement, allowing young people to gain recognition equal to that often achieved by entertainers and athletes. 

What are the benefits or participating in ACT-SO?

 The ACT-SO program is an enrichment program. Over the course of each year students work with local volunteer instructors and mentors to develop projects and participate in enrichment opportunities, including workshops, tutorials and field trips specific to their competitions. The local ACT-SO competitions and ceremonies showcase the results of the students' hard work. Competition winners receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors. The local Gold Medalists advance to the national competition and have the opportunity to receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors.  

Students of African descent who are U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories are eligible to participate.

Participants in the annual national ACT-SO competition are chosen from the local competitions.

What are some other volunteer opportunities in ACT-SO?

 ACT-SO is a community-based program that provides multiple opportunities for involvement. Community members may participate as Chairpersons, mentors, sponsors, organizers, competitors, benefactors, educational partners, etc. The program receives support from schools, local businesses, community organizations, churches, foundations, major corporations, and individuals. For more detailed criteria and information about how to get involved, please contact Chair Chantella Moore @ ACTSOStPete5130@gmail.com

Email Chair Moore for additional information

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