Coraopolis Branch 26AB-B
Tiana E.
2024 Coraopolis NAACP ACT-SO Gold Medal
2024 NAACP National Gold Medal Winner at the Las Vegas, Nevada Competition
Category of Sculpture
Mia C.
2023 Coraopolis NAACP ACT-SO Gold Medal
2023 NAACP National Silver Medal Winner at the Boston, MA National Competition
Category of Poetry Performance
Student Performance at the awards ceremony at Boston, MA
The Coraopolis NAACP #26AB-B ACT-SO program
2024 - 2025 at Robert Morris University
What is ACT-SO?
ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. Its mission is to recognize, prepare, and reward African-American youth who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence.
The goals of ACT-SO
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• To mobilize the adult community for the promotion of academic and artistic excellence;
• To recognize creative talent and academic achievement; and
• To provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals and acquire the confidence and training to make a successful contribution to society.
Eligibility
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Students of African decent who are enrolled in grades 9 - 12 and are amateurs in the categories are eligible to compete
Benefits
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The ACT-SO program is an enrichment program.
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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.