All participants and members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Photo L/R: Dewayne Cezere, Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter, Twillea Evans-Carthen (Chair), High School Winners, Isaiah Buffong, Sophia Barrett, Cecil Howell, Middle School Winners; Amando Howell, Lauren Stewart, Jerneigh Manning, and Elementary School Winners; Xavier Buffong, David Eoff, Langston Buffong, Ruth Rembert, President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Eta Nu Omega Chapter and Richard Martin (Chair).
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Xi Lambda Chapter in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Nu Omega Chapter celebrates its 36th Annual Oratorical Contest on March 23, 2024, at Rancho Cucamonga High School. Participants and winners range from Elementary to High school.
Young scholars demonstrated their public speaking skills in three distinct categories: Grade School, Middle School, and High School. The topic for the competition, “Reducing Achievement/Opportunity Gaps for More Equitable Systems.”
The audience included parents, family members, friends, and community. Certificate of recognition provided to all participants. Winners in each category received a monetary award.
Elementary
Xavier Buffong – 1st place – $200.00.
David Eoff V- 2nd Place- $100.00
Langston Buffong – 3rd Place- $75.00
Middle School
Amado Howell – 1st Place- $300.00
Lauren Stewart – 2nd Place- $200.00
Jerneigh Manning – 3rd Place- $100.00
High School
Isaiah Buffong – 1st Place- $500.00
Sophia Barrett – $300.00
Cecil Howell – 3rd Place- $150.00
We are proud of these young scholars and look forward to their participation next year as we celebrate the 37th year of the Oratorical Contest offered to students in the Inland Empire. Scholars who will be attending college in the fall of 2024, we wish them much success in their educational and career goals.
