Photo Winners (Left to Right): Niaps Spain (2nd Place), Angel Dye (1st Place), Bro. Marvin Sorey, Basileus, Elliott Skinner (3rd Place), Bro. Horace Satisfield Talent, Hunt Committee Chairman, Xavier Wilson (3rd Place)
Alpha Iota Iota graduate chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. sponsored its 21st annual Talent Hunt program at the Plaza Performing Arts Center, Garland Texas. Sixteen (16) outstanding high school students showed off their vast reservoir of talents and captivated the audience.
Performers showed their talents in various categories: Speech, vocalist, instrumental and interpretive movement dancers. Three (3) professional musicians, Reynolds Barnes, Trena Hicks, and Norman Williams served as the adjudicators.
Selected Winners:
- 1st Place, Angel Dye, speech, Jack E. Singley Academy
- 2nd Place, Niaps Spain, interpretive movement, Booker T. Washington Performing Arts Center
- 3rd Place, Elliott Skinner, vocalist/instrumental, Booker T. Washington Performing Arts Center
- 3rd Place, Xavier Wilson, Booker T. Washington Performing Arts Center
Special music performances were done by Karis Cooks, pianist, Boys Scout Troop 120 (presentation of the American Flag), K 5 Range (singing the national anthem), and Dynasty (Step Team, Shepton High School).
Sponsors:
Troy Moore, Greg Lewis, Kimberlie Page - 7-Eleven
Supporters:
The program was very well attended by family, friends, community supporters, sponsors and brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The chapter has a commitment and tradition of providing a positive outlet for student/performers and has produced several 9th District winners.
Committee Members:
Bros. Harry Anderson, William Bradfield, Julius Chambers, Henry Hammons, Michael Hartman, Larry Johnson, Don Wilson, Wallace Wright
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Submitted by: Bro. Horace Satisfield, Program Chair
2012 Scholarship Application Available
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is an international organization of men organized November 17, 1911, at Howard University. The founders of this prestigious organization envisioned a national organization that would unite thousands of young men in aim, thought, and loyalty. The selected name of the organization when translated means “friendship is essential to the soul.” Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift are the cardinal principles under which this fraternity operates. Today, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has a brotherhood of men operating in most U.S. cities and countries abroad. These chapters of the fraternity intend to practice the above-mentioned cardinal principles through community uplift, economic development, and service to others.
The North Dallas Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., (Alpha Iota Iota Chapter) will award scholarships to deserving college bound high school seniors (male or female) who exemplify the ideals and cardinal principles of our beloved fraternity. Scholarship winners will be judged on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need. Traditionally, this Chapter has attempted to focus its efforts on high schools that operate in the northern sector of the Metroplex.
The deadline for receiving all applications is December 31, 2011. If you have any questions regarding this memorandum and/or the application, please do not hesitate to contact me at the following email address: famuhcm94@aol.com. Please make sure each applicant completes the Scholarship Application Form and attaches: (1) an essay, (2) a resume, (3) current high school transcript, and (4) a small photograph with the application. There will be an interview with the committee and the winner and their family will be notified in a timely fashion. All awards will be sent directly to the winner after receiving documentation that the student is enrolled in an accredited college or university. Lastly, in an effort to reduce the amount of paper that is utilized applicants are encouraged to send an electronic copy of the complete application.
Finally, we are looking for individuals who exhibit Character, Leadership, Accountability, Scholarship, and Service!
Click HERE to download the form.
