ACT-SO Committed to Excellence, Destined for Greatness | “By creating future leaders in the arts, sciences, and many other disciplines, the ACT-SO program is building upon the success of previous generations by empowering our youth to create a more just society. ” -President Barack Obama |
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We are Preparing for the 2023-24 ACT-SO Season and We Want You to Be a Part of It! |
Are you a Student or Parent who is Interesting in Learning More about ACT-SO or Participating in the Upcoming 2023-24 season? Click Here to be Added to our Mailing List
Watch our Introductory Video to Learn More about Dupage County ACT-SO
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| Judges: Complete the Interest Form Linked Below if you are interested in Judging our 2022-23 Competition
Volunteers: Complete the Interest Form Linked Below if you are interested in Volunteering
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 2022 Diversity of Thought Event Replay by creative.unity creative.unity is a program of b.unity that seeks every opportunity to make a social impact by providing youth with a safe environment to create, perform, document, and present their stories. Using the arts, mentorship and community collaboration, creative.unity works to address public health and social justice issues, promote change, and unify our communities. creative.unity partners with DuPage County ACT-SO by mentoring their students in Performing Arts, Humanities, and Visual Arts categories to prepare for the competition & foster leadership & development skills. Click here for more information on creative.unity Click here for the creative.unity Leadership Team
Congratulations to all of our Olympians for their outstanding achievements!
2023 Gold Medalists
Pictured: Front row (left to right): Chandler Brady, Timothy Christian; Jasmine Armstead, Plainfield East; Bryan Mann, Waubonsie Valley, Paisley Namowicz, Waubonsie Valley; Gabriella Miller, Maine East; Back row (left to right): Dr. Leslie Ford (Co-Chair); Vanessa Morrissette (Co-Chair); Antonio Agnew, Provident St. Mel; Daniel Mason, Neuqua Valley; Raina Ford, Fenwick; Kaylee Wilson, Maine East; Amalachukwu Agwuncha, Proviso Math and Science; Briana Harris, Neuqua Valley; Thomas Reed (Chair)(Photo Courtesy of DuPage ACT-SO)
View the recording of our 2021 Awards Ceremony - "LEGACY", on our DuPage County ACT-SO YouTube Channel. Link to the channel: bit.ly/3v8lI7P |
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2019 LOCAL COMPETITION RESULTS!
See awardees below:
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2018 ACT-SO Awards Banquet GalleryNo pictures to show 2018 DuPage Co ACT-SO Awards Banquet - March 18 >> Full Photo Gallery 2018 Jr. ACT-SO Local Competition GalleryNo pictures to show 2018 DuPage County Jr. ACT-SO Local Competition held on March 3 >> Full Photo Gallery | 2018 HS ACT-SO Local Competition GalleryNo pictures to show 2018 DuPage Co ACT-SO HS Competition help on March 17 >> Full Photo Gallery |
ACT-SO Expanding The Minds Of Our Youth
Our MissionThe mission of the DuPage County ACT-SO program is to nurture excellence and provide positive reinforcement to African American high school students.We will partner with the community to raise cultural awareness, showcase talents, academic achievements and entrepreneurial skills, as well as develop leaders and provide life enrichment opportunities without regard to educational or economic status. |
