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NAACP ACT-SO receives tremendous fnancial and in
kind support from the ACT-SO Advisory Council (AAC).
Our Council is comprised of corporate and academic
partners (identifed below) who leverage their resources
and expertise toward the promotion of youth achievement
through the ACT-SO program.
For more information about how to become an
ACT-SO corporate sponsor and /or a member of the
ACT-SO Advisory Council, contact the National
ACT-SO Offce: 410-580-5650
B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S.
Organization
Brevard Community
College
Boys and Girls Club
Central City Optimist
Club of Rock Hill, SC
City of Durham, NC
Park & Recreation Dept.
Coppin State University
CorePlus Federal
Credit Union
Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority
Des Moines
Public School
Drake University
Duke University
Fisk University
Florida A & M University
Florida Education Fund
Florida High IB Program
Florida State University
Greater Norwich Area
Chamber of Commerce
Howard University
Iowa College
Access Network
Iowa College
Student Aid Commission
Jack & Jill of America
Links, Inc.
Morgan State University
MTC Studios
North Carolina
Central University
Northwestern University
Norwich Free Academy
Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity
Palm Bay Parks
and Recreation
Palm Beach
Community College
Phipps Foundation
Pinellas County
Center for the Arts
Racine Art Museum
Racine Journal
Times
Royal Theatre
Arts Academy
Saginaw Arts and
Sciences Academy
Saginaw Valley
State University
Soulful Arts
Dance Studio
Tallahassee
Community College
Tennessee State
University
Thames River
Academy
Three Rivers
Community College
United Community
Family Services
University District
of Columbia
University of
Central Florida
University of
Michigan
University of North
Texas Health Science
Center
Vanderbilt University
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VISIT THE ACJ-SC WEBSITE:
www.naacp.org/programs/act-so/
index.htm
IOCATE YOUR LOCAL AACI
BRANCH THAT SPONSORS AN
ACJ-SC PROGRAM
Please visit
www.naacp.org/unitfnder/us/with_
javascript/index.htm
or call: 1-877-NAACP-98
CONTACT THE ATIONAL
ACJ-SC CFFICE:
410-580-5650
ACT-SO chairpersons and volunteers
are the lifeblood of the program
SCIENCES
Biology/Microbiology
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Computer Science
Earth and Space Sciences
Engineering, Mathematics
Medicine and Health, Physics
IUMANITIES
Music Composition
Original Essay
Playwriting
Poetry
IERFORMING ARTS
Dance
Dramatics
Music Instrumental/Classical
Music Instrumental/Contemporary
Music Vocal/Classical
Music Vocal/Contemporary
Oratory
ACJSC
JIMII
IOCAL IROGRAM
SEPTEMBER:
Local NAACP units kick off their
ACT-SO programs in more than
200 cities across the nation.
SEPTEMBER
THROUGH
MARCH/APRIL:
Local programs conduct
mentoring and local enrichment programs.
FEBRUARY/APRIL:
Programs host their local ACT-SO competitions.
ATIONAL COMPETITION
MARCH/APRIL THROUGH JULY:
Students continue their mentorship and
enrichment programs to
prepare for the National
ACT-SO Competition.
JULY:
The National Competition.
VISUAL
ARTS
Architecture
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
bUSINESS
Entrepreneurship
WIAJ IS ACJ-SC?
ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological,
and Scientifc Olympics. ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment
program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve, and encourage
high academic and cultural achievement among African-American
high school students. The ACT-SO program centers around
the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and
business leaders to serve as mentors and coaches to promote
academic and artistic excellence among African American
students. There are 26 categories of competition in the sciences,
humanities, performing and visual arts, and business.
WHO SPONSORS ACJ-SC?
ACT-SO is sponsored by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which is the
nations oldest and largest civil rights organization. ACT-SO
receives support from schools, community organizations,
churches, foundations, private corporations, and individuals.

WHO IOUNDED ACJ-SC?
Vernon Jarrett, a renowned author and journalist, initiated
the idea of a program that would promote and reward
academic achievers the same way sports heroes are honored.
The frst national ACT-SO competition was held 1978 in
Portland, Oregon.
WHO IS LIGIBLE TO IARTICIPATE?
High school students of African descent who are citizens of
the United States, enrolled in grades 9-12, and are amateurs
in the categories of competition are able to participate.
The ACT-SO program is a nationally recognized youth achievement
initiative. The focus of a viable and effective local ACT-SO program is
on enrichment and mentorship. Students work with ACT-SO mentors
who help them develop projects throughout the year. Local ACT-SO
programs also provide ACT-SO students with enrichment opportunities
such as workshops, tutorials, and feld trips.
The benefts ACT-SO students receive from the enrichment and
mentorship components include substantial assistance toward the
development of their ACT-SO projects and valuable tools to assist them
throughout their education. The local competition serves to showcase
the hard work students have put in all year long.
Students receive medals and prizes
provided by the local and regional
sponsors and contributors. ACT-SO
students who receive gold medals
on the local level then compete at
the National Competition where
they receive scholarships and
other rewards provided by
national sponsors.
30th Anniversary ACT-SO
National Competition at
Walt Disney World
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Todays Youth...Tomorrows LEADERS
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In order to preserve
modern society we must
vigorously sculpt, guide
and inspire our youth
By creating future leaders in the arts, sciences, and many other disciplines,
the ACT-SO Program is building upon the successes of previous generations
by empowering our youth to create a more just society.
-Former US Senator, President Barack Obama
Anana Kambon
National Director
NAACP ACT-SO