Saturday, February 10, 2024 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Woodbridge Senior High School 3301 Old Bridge Road Woodbridge, VA 22192
2024 Talent Hunt Program Welcoming Remarks Bro. Charles Hunter, Basileus
Invocation Bro. Ricardo Robinson, Chaplain
Talent Hunt History Bro. Dr. C. Victor Herbin, III, Chair , Talent Hunt Committee
Introduction of Judges Bro. Marlon Dubuisson, Master of Ceremonies
Presentation of Contestants (Part 1) Bro. Marlon Dubuisson, Master of Ceremonies
Intermission (10 mins.) Imperial Step Team, Beville Middle School
Presentation of Contestants (Part 2) Bro. Marlon Dubuisson, Master of Ceremonies
Special Performance Imperial Step Team, Beville Middle School
Special Acknowledgments Bro. Dr. C. Victor Herbin, III, Chair , Talent Hunt Committee
Presentation of Contest Awards & Photos Bro. Charles Hunter, Basileus Bro. Micheal Frazier, GMHF President
Closing Remarks Bro. Charles Hunter, Basileus
Benediction Bro. Ricardo Robinson, Chaplain
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Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Our History On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "Friendship Is Essential To The Soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto with Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift are our cardinal principles. Following the spirit of Omega, the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter was chartered on January 24, 2004, in Prince William County, Virginia, with 29 members. The Chapter has grown to more than 200 members dedicated to supporting local humanitarian activities such as the Charles R. Drew Blood Drive, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society (Relay for Life), the NAACP, and the Omega Game Day Give Back Project with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We celebrated our 19th anniversary as a testament to our charter members' power, vision, and commitment. The Brothers of PLL have made a firm commitment toward building bridges of goodwill throughout the region. Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter has emerged as an impactful and award-winning chapter at all levels of the fraternity. In 2012, PLL received the International Social Chapter of the Year award for the third time in six years. In July of 2016, the Chapter was honored for the third time as the fraternity's International Chapter of the Year at Omega's Conclave held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, the Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized PLL as its Social Action Chapter of the Year in 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022. PLL received the prestigious first-place award for the Third District's best Youth Mentorship Program for the fourth time in 2020. Particularly noteworthy, the The Chapter received the first-place "Top Fund Raiser" award for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Third District and International levels for 2020, 2021, and 2022.
PLL welcomes the often challenging but gratifying work of helping others in need. As Omega men, we feel the obligation to uplift fellow members of society and view it as an honor to render service to mankind. Like the knights of old, we figuratively wear our armor and bare our shield to serve mankind. Additionally, our community service support includes Feed the Hungry at Hilda Barge Homeless Shelter, Omega U Mentoring Program (18 Schools and 140 students in Prince William County, Virginia), Clothing Drives, Toy Drives, Ring the Bell for The Salvation Army, Prince William Country Youth Mentorship Program, Feed the Hungry with First Mount Zion Baptist Church, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Baskets, Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) Food Bank, Meet and Greet the Veterans at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1503, Hospital visit to see Veterans and Ezra Nehemiah Solomon (ENS) Youth Mentoring organization. Social Action, one of Omega's nationally mandated programs, has been a significant, meaningful, and effective tool in PLL's impact on the citizens of Prince William County. Programs like Adopt-A-Highway, the Diabetes Walk, Relay for Life, Christmas and Thanksgiving Basket giveaways, Voter Registration/ Education initiative, Feeding the Homeless, Cancer Awareness, and Youth Mentoring/STEM Empowerment programs – among others – have propelled PLL's community successes." Our fraternity, "Omega Psi Phi," continues to flourish, mainly because Founders Love, Cooper, Coleman, and Just were men of the highest ideals and intellect. The Founders selected and attracted men of similar ideals and characteristics. It is not by accident that many of America's great black men are/were Omega Men. To this date, there are very few Americans whose lives have not been touched by a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter continues the proud tradition of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. It will continue to serve Prince William County and the surrounding areas for the next century and beyond.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Prince William County, VA https://www.pllques.com
Friends, Patrons, Students, and Guests, welcome to the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Annual Talent Hunt presentation of the Brother Colonel (Retired) Curtis B. Taylor Sr. Talent Hunt. The Talent Hunt Competition is one of the Fraternity’s oldest internationally mandated programs designed to provide exposure, encouragement, and financial assistance to gifted young people participating in the Performing Arts. All our contestants are winners who have reached this stage in the competition based on their extraordinary talents. Our talented and experienced judges will perform the difficult task of selecting the best of the best. Our winner, representing Pi Lambda Lambda, will be invited to participate at the next level, the Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and compete against contestants from throughout the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. We congratulate all our contestants this evening and extend our sincere thanks to all who support them in this endeavor, including Family, Friends, Coaches, Teachers, and the entire community. Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) is a graduate chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., an international nonprofit social and civic service organization that has over 700 chapters with 100,000 members in 16 countries worldwide. Since the Chapter’s founding in Dumfries, Virginia, in January 2004, PLL has supported public and community events across the region, benefiting scholarship, health promotion, youth mentorship, citizenship, and social action. PLL has previously been named the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Chapter of the Year for three separate years since the Chapter’s founding. PLL is honored with this most prestigious honor bestowed by the fraternity. Pi Lambda Lambda serves Prince William County and surrounding communities.
Bro. Charles Hunter
Bro. Charles Hunter, Basileus (President), Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter
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George M. Hampton Scholarship and Community Actions Foundation, Inc.
The George M. Hampton Scholarship and Community Actions Foundation, Inc. is named in honor of Dr. George M. Hampton for his steadfast dedication to providing college scholarships to youth in our community and his commitment to social action programs that enhance the quality of life of citizens in Prince William County and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Conceived as the philanthropic affiliate of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., in Prince William County, Virginia, the foundation is a tax-exempt public charity whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote the betterment of human welfare. The foundation is proud to co-sponsor the annual Talent Hunt Program, which is focused on identifying and providing exposure for high school students in the performing arts. Board of Directors Mr. Michael Frazier
President
Mr. Darryl K. Hairston
Vice President
Mr. Crispin A. Abad, Sr.
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Mr. James D. Rowe
Treasurer
Rev. Cozy E. Bailey, Sr.
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Mr. Robert C. Clements
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Mr. Emmitt Fletcher
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Mr. Charles Hunter
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Mr. Drefus Lane, Sr.
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Mr. W. Keith Lively
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Dr. Clarence C. Newby
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Mr. Eddie A. Stephens
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To make tax-deductible donations, visit www.gmhfoundation.org.
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2024 Talent Hunt Committee Letter
Greetings Brothers, Family, and Friends of Omega, It is our honor to extend a warm welcome to you, your families, and guests to the Pi Lambda Lambda, Chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated’s 2024 Talent Hunt Program. As the chair and co-chair, it is our pleasure to oversee one of our fraternity’s signature-mandated programs. For 78 years, our fraternity has prided itself on not only maximizing opportunities for American youth to display and express their talents in the performing arts confidently but also recognizing these exceptional students. This year is no different, as Prince William County and surrounding areas provided unprecedented support for our participating students, who will showcase their talents this evening. Our 2024 Talent Hunt Program features six extraordinary and gifted high school students within Prince William County and surrounding areas who will display their musical, dance, and vocal talents. Over the last 20 years, the Pi Lambda Lambda Talent Hunt Program has awarded over $30,000 in scholarship prizes to deserving area high school students. Tonight, our winner will have an opportunity to receive up to $1,400 in scholarship cash prizes designed to further their encouragement, development, and confidence in the performing arts. The winner will then represent Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter in our Third District competition held on April 4-7, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia Overall Talent 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $750 3rd Place: $500 4th-8th Place: $100
Overall Ticket Sales 1st Place: $200 2nd Place: $150 3rd Place: $100
Overall Advertisement Sales 1st Place: $200 2nd Place: $150 3rd Place: $100
We, the men of Pi Lambda Lambda, say thank you for celebrating the arts with us and we are honored by your presence tonight. We hope this Talent Hunt Program will leave you encouraged, inspired, and uplifted by what this next generation of talented youth possess. Children are indeed our future, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is committed to discovering and assisting our most talented youth in their rise to stardom. Our success would not be possible without each one of you here tonight.
Bro. C. Victor Herbin III, PhD 2024 PLL Talent Hunt Program Chairman 2024
Bro. Ronnie Palmer PLL Talent Hunt Program Co-Chairman
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Talent Hunt History The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Talent Hunt idea was created in the Fraternity's Sixth District. (North and South Carolina) in 1945. The first District Talent Hunt Program was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 19, 1946. The need for such a program was born out of the unequal opportunity afforded to some American youths to develop and give expression to their talents. The Talent Hunt Idea has become one of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's National Projects, with all graduate chapters mandated to conduct an Annual Talent Hunt Program. On the Local and District levels, the project is competitive. At the National level, the program is demonstrative. The National program is made up of District Winners who, by their talent, diligence, ability, and potential, appear as guests of the Fraternity. At this stage of our growth, the Talent Hunt Idea is proceeding on the National level along three lines: 1) At each session of the Grand Conclave and International Leadership Conference, a Talent Hunt demonstration is presented to the public. 2) In addition, Omega is also interested in what it calls a "Fundamental Search for Talent." Here the Fraternity hopes to develop the process and resources through which it can help, discover, and assist, as may be needed, to young people who have shown and possess talents of exceptional quality. 3) In our projected planning, we hope to encourage the contestants of our Talent Hunt further Programs by recommending them to our chapters and other organizations throughout the United States for presentations in their respective communities. It is significant to note that the National Talent Hunt, involving all of the Fraternity's twelve districts, is the outgrowth of those participants who became winners in the District Talent Hunt contests. From this grand idea and the efforts of many dedicated brothers to the cause of talented youth, we celebrate seventy-four years of progress and fulfillment, knowing that we have provided significant contributions to music and theatrical arts. Without this setting, some of them would not have received this well-deserved exposure, and others might not have benefited from the numerous awards and scholarships presented to them. Talent Hunt Contestants have appeared on the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour, the Apollo Theater, Radio City Music Hall, Philadelphia Academy of Music, Philadelphia Civic Center, New York City and Washington, D.C. Centers for the Performing Arts, the Eastman Theater, and other notable venues.
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Bro. COL (Ret) Curtis B. Taylor Sr. May 30, 1951—December 6, 2020 Curtis B. Taylor attended South Carolina State on a band scholarship where he excelled academically as well as pursued his love of music. He was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity through Xi Psi Chapter and earned a commission in the Army after completing ROTC. After graduating, Bro. Taylor attended Cornell University where he received a master’s degree in music theory and composition becoming the first African American to complete his master’s degree in music at Cornell. After completing his graduate studies, Bro. Taylor began his distinguished military career. He served for 26 years in many command and staff assignments around the world and retired in the grade of Colonel. While serving in the military, Curtis continued his involvement in music. He performed and directed many musical productions that were highly acclaimed and also directed and accompanied various choirs while serving as the Director of Music and Worship at Antioch Baptist Church. Bro. Taylor joined Pi Lambda Lambda chapter in 2010 and began sharing his musical gifts with the Talent Hunt Committee. He knew the value of the talent hunt program in the development of performing arts students after having benefitted from the program himself while in high school. Bro. Taylor often performed as a guest artist during the chapter’s annual talent hunt programs and actively encouraged students to compete each year to gain more development and experience. Bro. Taylor knew the importance of having highly qualified judges to fairly evaluate student performances in all categories of the performing arts. He was instrumental in supplying many qualified judges through his network of contacts. After each competition, Curtis made himself available to students and parents to explain and answer questions regarding the scores rendered by the judges, thereby providing constructive feedback to help in the development of the students. Over the years, this initiative grew into a feedback session that involves all the judges in a structured environment and has become one of the most impactful parts of the chapter talent hunt program. Bro. Taylor departed this life in 2020 leaving a legacy of commitment to excellence in the performing arts. Curtis is survived by his wife of 47 years, Abigail Taylor, and three sons who are members of Omega Psi Phi. In 2023, Pi Lambda Lambda chapter unanimously approved naming the annual Talent Hunt Program in his honor.
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Our Talent Hunt Judges Ashlei Peoples – Pianist & Music Teacher: Ashlei Peoples is a classically trained pianist who has been given an exceptional gift as a pianist, keyboardist and organist. She began playing the piano at the age of 7. During her childhood, she frequently played the piano for her home church, First AME Church of Manassas, VA as well as playing for the Praise Team at her school, Christ Chapel Academy in Woodbridge, VA. She also played in the Springfield Music Festival each year from 2007 through 2012 in which she earned superior ratings in her performances. Ashlei also is a two-time winner of the Pi Lambda Lambda Talent Hunt program after participating in our program for three years. Ashlei graduated from Spelman College in May 2016 where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music-Piano Performance, cum laude. While at Spelman, she was the Student Accompanist of the Spelman College Glee Club and the Student Director and Pianist of the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble. Currently Ashlei Peoples is a pianist in the Musical Theatre department at Howard University and a musician for festivals, musicals, parties, and events all over the DMV area!
Melinda M. Kasal-Canty - Dance Instructor and Drama: Melinda Kasal-
Canty is an accomplished dance instructor teaching Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, and Musical Theater to students ages 2 to 66+! She is the founder and director of !ACCENT! Dancers here in Woodbridge, VA. Born and raised in the Philippines, dancing and moving has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. After graduating from High School, Melinda joined the military where she was able to continue dancing while serving our Country. While serving in the Air Force in Germany, she created a youth dance program for military families. She also coached a developing dance team at Christopher Newport University while stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA. And after settling here in Northern Virginia, she created !ACCENT! Dancers now in its 23rd year. Melinda is also sought after throughout the area for choreographing special events from weddings to birthdays to grand openings to events featuring keynote speakers to music videos. Melinda is certified under the renowned Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) based out of New York City and her program is titled as one of their few DEL LAB SCHOOLS, a program promoting Art, Dance Education, and Inclusivity.
L’Tanya Mari’ – Vocalist and Music Educator: L’Tanya Mari’ has been a major force in the jazz scene for more than a decade. As a creative jazz singer, arranger, songwriter and educator, and as a performing artist for the Virginia Commission for the Arts since 2010, she has been making an impact. L’Tanya was a finalist in the Billie Holiday Competitions of 2009-11. The release of her debut CD, A Teardrop Of Sun, received very favorable reviews as has her special Ella 100 Celebration concerts which find her celebrating Ella Fitzgerald’s legacy by performing gems from her career and telling stories about the masterful singer. A special highlight of L’Tanya’s career was performing in Thailand where she sang with some of the top players in Southeast Asia. L’Tanya originally studied cello along with piano, but because she often hummed along with her cello playing, she was advised by her teacher to explore singing. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business from Howard University, and a Masters of Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. By combining her classical voice training with jazz theory, she began to flourish as a highly individual and personal singer. In addition to performing, L’Tanya Mari’ loves to teach and is an active vocal instructor.
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Master of Ceremonies Bro. Marlon Dubuisson
Brother Marlon Dubuisson was born and raised in Northern Virginia. He attended undergrad at Christopher Newport University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration and a double minor in political science and philosophy. After completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to receive his Masters' degree in Public Policy at George Mason University, completing this degree in 2019. While attending graduate school full-time, he also simultaneously worked full-time for Congressman Gerry Connolly. He worked for Congressman Gerry Connolly for six years, three as his District Director, overseeing all district operations, relations, and staff. Brother Dubuisson stays active within the Northern Virginia community as he serves on the Executive Committee for the Fairfax NAACP as the Young Adult Committee Chairman, on the Fairfax County Democratic Committee as a Regional Vice Chair, and he is the President of an established 501(c)(3), the South County Football Alumni Association. Brother Dubuisson was a recipient of the Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 award and the George Mason University's Black Alumni Chapter 40 Under 40. Both awards celebrate emerging leaders who demonstrate exceptional and impactful leadership in their professional and personal spheres within the Northern Virginia region. Brother Dubuisson currently works at Amazon as a Senior Program Manager of External Affairs for Customer Trust Relations. He resides in Lorton, Virginia, and is a proud member of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 12
2024 Talent Hunt Contestants Contestant
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Talent
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Antonyo Douglas
Colgan Sr. HS
Dance
Modern
Gabriel Hamilton
Osbourn Park HS
Drama Poetry Interpretations
Tristan Heiderscheidt Liberty HS
Dance
Tap
Tulin Khassawneh
Instrumental
Classical
Forest Park HS
Solo
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Imperial Step Team - Beville Middle School Joelle Fulton
Colgan Sr. HS
Dance
Modern
Myah Scott
Colgan Sr. HS
Dance
Modern
Tierney Myers
Osbourn Park HS
Vocal Solo
Contemporary
Trisha Heiderscheidt
Liberty HS
Dance
Modern
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Antonyo Douglas Age: 17 School & Classification: Colgan High School, Senior Hobbies and Extra Activities: Dance at Stage Door Dance Studio, Shopping/Thrifting, Dance, Video Games, Cooking, Eating
Accomplishments/Awards: Pi Lambda Lambda Talent Hunt 1st Place winner 2023, • On Point Dance Competition National Senior Male Title Winner 2023, • Onstage America Dance Competition National Senior Male Title Winner 2022, • Intrigue Dance Convention True Performer •
Future Plans: My name is Antonyo Douglas, and I am so excited for another year of the talent hunt! I have had the honor of performing and competing for the past two years and look forward to hopefully another. Last year I was the first place winner and it was such an amazing feeling. I started dancing at the age of twelve and only studied hip-hop. The following year I was eager to join the competition team and learn all the other areas of dance. Since then I have fully involved myself in dance and was even able to make it into Colgan and continue dancing while at school. I have not been dancing for as long as most dancers have, so competing and winning first last year felt very validating in a situation where the only thing I can feel is out of place. I really want to take dance past high school and the hopefully go to Shenandoah University to further my study. I would be once again honored to participate in this years Talent Hunt.
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Gabriel Hamilton Age: 14 School & Classification: Osbourn Park High School, Freshman Hobbies & Extra Activities: Member of the Track Team; Architecture Club; BioTech Club; Student Council; Geography Club; Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Manassas Woodbridge Chapter, Track; Legos; Design
Accomplishments/Awards: Honor Roll 1st Quarter; • 2023 Winner of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Oratorical Competition for Eastern Region •
Future Plans: Gabriel Alexander Hamilton is a freshman at Osbourn Park High School where he is enrolled in their Biotechnology and Engineering Program. His goal is to become an architect and engineer. Gabriel’s interests also include international studies and development, having had the opportunity to travel abroad to learn about other cultures and becoming proficient in French and Mandarin Chinese. He is a member of his school’s track team and student council as well as a member of the architecture, geography, and biotech clubs. When he is not doing his homework, Gabriel enjoys building Legos and playing video games.
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Tristan Heiderscheidt Age: 15 School & Classification: Liberty High School, Sophomore Hobbies & Extra Activities: When I am not dancing (which isn't often), I like to play basketball, video games, and hanging out with friends. Stage Door Dance Company Champions Together
Accomplishments/Awards: While I have earned multiple regional and national dance title in past years. • My most recent accomplishment is winning Mr. Teen On Point at nationals this past summer. •
Future Plans: I would like to audition to dance for Disney or a cruise ship while working on a degree online.
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Tulin Khassawneh Age: 17 School & Classification: Forest Park High School, Senior Hobbies & Extra Activities: Student Government President, Muslims Student Association President, News Club President, French Club President, Student Voice Committee, Passion Project Leader, Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Active Minds, Art Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Asian Pacific Islander Association, Key Club, Multicultural Night, Breakfast with Santa, Suicide Awareness Walk, Coffee Night House performer, School's Girls Basketball Team Intern at TurnUp Youth Activism (nonprofit), Volunteering at a Hospital, Political Campaign worker, Work at my job, Guitar, Cycling, Hiking, Baking, Gardening
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Chemistry Honor Society President, French Honor Society Social Media Manager, National Honor Society, The Congressional Award- Silver Certificate earned, however I am working on the Golden Medal which will take 3 years (minimum) to achieve. The Congressional Award honors initiative, service, and achievement in America's youth and is the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the US Senate and House of Representatives.
Future Plans: Born in Jordan, Tulin Khassawneh the eldest of three siblings. A senior at Forest Park High School, she actively engages in leadership roles, serving as Class President, Chemistry Honor Society President, News Club President, and MSA President. As an intern at a nonprofit civic engagement organization, Tulin is socially active. Since 6th grade, she has played the guitar and aims to spark interest in classical guitar by tutoring peers, siblings, and friends. Looking ahead, Tulin plans to double major in biology and psychology on a pre-med track, aspiring to become a doctor.
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Joelle Fulton Age: 16 School & Classification: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, Junior Hobbies & Extra Activities: Dancing; Cooking; Making people laugh; Member of Colgan Fine & Performance Arts (CFPA) Dance company; Senior member of Stage Door Dance Company (SDDC); Teacher's assistant @ Stage Door Dance Studio (SDDS).
Accomplishments/Awards: I am apart of the National Honors Society, • National Honors Society of Dance, • Teachers Aid at my dance studio, • apart of my churches dance ministry team • Howesy Award for recognition of outstanding work ethic & overall role model of the class. •
Future Plans: My name is Joelle Fulton and I am currently a Junior at Colgan High school. I love to cook and sing, but most of all i love to dance. This will be my 11th year dancing. I am in my school's Center of Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) Dance company and have just been inducted into the National Honors Society of Dance Arts. I was also inducted this year into my school's National Honors Society of academics. Outside of school, I am a member of the senior dance company at Stage Door Dance Studio in Manassas, VA where I am also a teacher's assistant with the petite classes. I had the opportunity to choreograph, and audio edit a trio dance this year with CFPA. I plan to attend college in the state of Virginia and I aspire to be a neonatal nurse. I'm honored to participate in your organization's talent hunt 22
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Myah Scott Age: 17 School & Classification: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, Senior Hobbies & Extra Activities: Student Council Association; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; Dance (Colgan High School - CFPA; Dance AS Dance Academy); Dance; Traveling.
Accomplishments/Awards: Colgan Sr. High School National Honor Society • Colgan Sr. High School National Honor Society for Dance Arts • Outstanding Achievement in Dance Award from Colgan Sr. High School • Academic Achievement Award from Colgan Sr. High School • Alvin Ailey Summer Dance Intensive 2023 •
Future Plans: Myah Scott is a senior at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, studying dance in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts program. She is currently the Historian for her school's National Honor Society for Dance Arts. This past summer, she went to The Ailey School, in New York City, to train with highly regarded instructors in styles such as ballet, somatic, Horton and Graham techniques. She has been a dance mentor to students, while also being a dance teaching assistant and director assistant. She has choreographed pieces for her school dance concerts and musicals
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Tierney Myers Age: 15 School & Classification: Osbourn Park High School, Freshman Hobbies & Extra Activities: Basketball Player; Volleyball Player; Singing; Cooking; Listening to music. I am interested in learning more about music when it comes to improving my sight reading and I also find interest in a lot of science related things.
Accomplishments/Awards: • Advanced Placement Student Future Plans: Hi! My name is Tierney Myers, I am a 14-year-old freshman that goes to Osbourn Park high school and loves to sing! I am in the BioMedical Program at Osbourn Park, and I absolutely adore it; we learn about the human anatomy and life science related topics. I am an Advanced Placement student and have plans to one day become a General Surgeon. I'm very grateful and excited to showcase my gift to you all and thank you so much for the opportunity.
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Trisha Heiderscheidt Age: 15 School & Classification: Liberty High School, Sophomore Hobbies & Extra Activities: When I'm not dancing I enjoy cheerleading, learning how to cook, and hanging out with my friends; Stage Door Dance Company; Liberty High School Cheerleading; Champions together; doing hair and makeup,
Accomplishments/Awards: • Currently an honor roll student Future Plans: I am a current sophomore at Liberty high school where I am a part of the cheerleading program as well as champions together. When I'm not in school I dance at Stage Door Dance Company, where I have been dance for 12 years. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this amazing opportunity.
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Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Officers (2023-2024)
Brother Charles Hunter Basileus
Brother Ron Blanch Vice Basileus
Brother Warren Simmons, Jr. Keeper of Records & Seal
Brother Charlton Oliver Keeper of Finance
Brother Ricardo Robinson Chaplain
Brother Damon Scott Parliamentarian
Brother Rickey Siggal Keeper of Peace
Brother Darnell Dennis Editor
Brother Jeffrey Allen Immediate Past Basileus
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Achievement Week Achievement Week is a mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., that was originally designed to promote the study of African American life and history. National Achievement Week began at the 1920 Grand Conclave in Nashville. Brother Carter G. Woodson inspired the overall idea. In 1927, at Brother Woodson’s urging, the Fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance. In 1976, this commemoration evolved into Black History Month. The Achievement Week Program recognizes those individuals at the local and national levels who have made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for African Americans.
Committee Chairman: Brother Damon Scott 58
Fatherhood Initiative The Fatherhood Initiative committee raises awareness in the PWC community through events to emphasize the importance of Fatherhood and Mentoring through Meetings with community leaders, Political roundtables with elected officials, Meet with fatherhood leaders, Attend political hearings on fatherhood, and Provide mentoring to young fathers
2024 Community Events Standing on My 1” Virtual Fatherhood Symposium Mid February ! Bridge Builders Series Father & Family Basketball Tournament, partnered with Omega U (Spring 2024 )
Father’s Take Their Kids to the Ball Game” Game at Nats Park, sponsored by the PLL FIC (Spring 2024)
Committee Chairman: Brother Anthony White Email: ficpllqpp@gmail.com 59
Health Initiatives The Health Initiatives committee promotes the wellbeing of our brothers, their families, and the communities we live and support. Additionally, the committee initiates educational health fairs and events including donation campaigns to make a significant contribution to your fellow man.
2024 Community Events February 5 • Blood Drive #1: – Boys and Girls Club, Woodbridge VA April 4 -7: - Prostate Cancer, Mental Health, Heart Health briefs - District Blood Drive
Committee Chairman: Brother Johnathan Thomas Email: hicpllqpp@gmail.com 60
OmegaU PLL’s Youth Mentoring Program, Omega U, is one of our premiere social action programs to mentor and lead young men to productive lives by reaching out to them early and building bridges to their future. Our initial school-based partnership is with Potomac Middle School in Dumfries, Virginia. Omega U has two overarching purposes: •
To facilitate a working – mentor based – relationship with selected male students primarily in the areas of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
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To help these youth make choices that will positively affect them in the present and prepare them for the future.
Chairman: Bro Arron Works Email: omegaupwc@gmail.com
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Social Action The Social Action Committee shall develop a program that embraces social issues and uplift the community by: • Providing Community Outreach and Uplift • Participate, lead, and support initiatives associated with the UPLIFTING of the Greater Prince William County Community. • Activities include, but are not limited to the following: • •
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Food and Coat Drives Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up Dumfries Slave and Free African American Cemetery Clean up St. Jude’s Fundraiser
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway School Backpack giveaway Various other Prince William County Community outreach
Chairman: Brother David Hardin Email: sacpllqpp@gmail.com 62
Scholarship The Scholarship Committee provides scholarship opportunities for High School Seniors in Prince William County, Stafford County, Manassas and Manassas Park
2024 Scholarship Program The “Franklin Dunlap Memorial”, Annual High School Scholarship and the Continuing Education Scholarship for African American Male High School Seniors and College Students, respectively • 1st place high school winner will receive up to $4,000 • 1st place college winner will receive $1,000 • Closes on 31 March 2023 • The “George M. Hampton Foundation” Annual Scholarship Competition for High School Seniors and the Continuing Education Scholarship for College Students • 1st place high school winner will receive $3,500 • 1st place college winner will receive $1,000 • Closes on 31 March 2023 • ● Coming soon to “Omega U” (fall and spring 2023) • College & Scholarship Workshops • Academic tutoring •
*Must be residents of Prince William County, Stafford County, or Manassas
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George M. Hampton Foundation The foundation seeks to identify, obtain and direct resources to implement and support programs and activities that enhance the lives of individuals, particularly youth, within our community of Prince William County, Virginia.
2024 Community Events Talent Hunt Prizes (Program Co-Sponsor) • Scholarship Awards for graduating HS Seniors • Essay Contest Prizes • Youth Mentoring Program Grants (Omega U & Fatherhood Initiatives) • Community Support Donations (St. Jude Children’s Hospital , Action in Community Through Service (ACTS), American Diabetes Association (ADA), National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) and others) • Hampton Middle School Support (Classroom Supplies, Reading Program & String Instruments) • Annual Golf Tournament (Principal Fundraiser) • Award and Donated more than $48,000 in 2023 •
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2023 Talent Hunt Committee Members Chairman:
Bro. Dr. C. Victor Herbin III
Co-Chairman:
Bro. Ronnie Palmer
Sr. Advisor Budget/Judges Coordinator:
Bro. Crispin Abad
Operations/Facilities Coordinator:
Bro. Rowland Webb
Business Operations:
Bro. Dr. David Hardin Bro. Michael Myers
Stage Operations:
Bro. Ron Blanch Bro. Byron Matthews Bro. Gary Smith
Knowledge Management/IT Support: Bro. Douglas Jones Recruiting Team
Bro. Sean Robinson Bro. Dennis “DJ” Jones Bro. Kiefen Blount
Awards/Certificates:
Bro. Johnny Ledbetter
Tabulators/Timekeeper:
Bro E.J. Levenberry Bro Tim Durant
Community Outreach:
Bro Raymond Bell
Strategic Outreach:
Bro. Michael Frazier
Masters of Ceremonies:
Bro. Marlon Dubuisson
Program and Business Operations:
Bro. Ah-Lon Peoples
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Special Acknowledgments Parents, Teachers, Accompanists & Supports Officers and Members of the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc George M. Hampton Foundation Taryn Wood Orchestra Director, Woodbridge Senior High School Woodbridge Senior High School Staff Omega U Robert Brown Photography Genesis Production, INC Peoples Logic Imperial Step Team - Beville Middle School
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PLL Chapter Awards & Recognitions International Awards Social Action Large Graduate Chapter of the Year (4x times) * 2006 * 2007 2011 * 2023 *
Graduate Large Chapter of the Year (3x times) * 2011 * 2012 * 2015 *
St Jude & Omega - The Power of Giving 2020 Top Chapter Fund Raiser (4x times) * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023 *
District Awards Social Action Chapter of the Year
(9x times) * 2006 * 2007 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2014 * 2016 * 2018 * 2022 *
Large Chapter of the Year (5x times) * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2015 * 2016 *
Reclamation Award 2013
Youth Academy Program Chapter of the Year (Academic Year) (4x times) * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2020 *
St Jude & Omega - The Power of Giving 2020 Top Chapter Fund Raiser (3x times) * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 *
Community Chapter Award and Recognitions 2021 Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Baileys proclamation for Black History Month 2021 Prince William County Human Rights Commission: Human Rights Community Organization of the Year Award
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc
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