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Congratulations

Bro. Ezekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr.

On Your Tenure as the

3rd District Representative

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Third District Talent Hunt Committee

Saturday, April 29, 2017 Three o’clock in the afternoon

HILTON CRYSTAL CITY

2399 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Virginia

Brother William L. Prentiss, Jr. 3rd District Talent Hunt Committee Chairman

3rd District Meeting of


Presents the 3rd District

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81st Annual Crystal City

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82nd Annual Norfolk

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83rd Annual Virginia Beach

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 3rd District Talent Hunt Photographer

Former Talent Hunt contestants pictured above. Photography courtesy of Alvin Swilley of CandidQueShots.

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Special Thanks To our

Participants, Parents,

Judges, Teachers,

Local Talent Hunt Chairmen,

Core Committee Members,

and

Alpha Omega Chapter—

the 84th District Conference Host.

Bro. Ezekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr.

28th Third District Representative

Bro. William L. Prentiss, Jr., M.M.Ed

Third District Talent Hunt Chairman

First Vice DR Bro. Kevin “KB” Brown

Second Vice DR Bro. Marshawn Shelton

District Keeper of Records and Seal Bro. Conrado B. Morgan

April 29, 2017

Greetings Brothers, Contestants, Parents and Instructors,

On behalf of the Third District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, I would like to welcome you to the Third District’s Talent Hunt Competition and the 84th Third District Meeting. The Fraternity’s Talent Hunt Competition was established as a means to provide exposure, encouragement and financial assistance, in the form of potential college scholarships, to young people who participate in the performing arts.

I salute each one of the contestants for their dedication to their craft and the pursuit of excellence. It takes a great deal of discipline, sacrifice and commitment to be able to perform and compete at the level at which these young people compete. These are the character traits which will serve them well and guarantee success in whatever field of endeavor they choose to pursue. The parents and instructors also deserve congratulations and thanks for their continuing support, nurturing, and most importantly, love, in helping these talented young people hone their skills and achieve their dreams.

Finally, I would like to thank Bro. William Prentiss and the Third District Talent Hunt Committee for their extremely hard and dedicated work in ensuring that our Talent Hunt Competition will continue to remain as the highlight event of the Third District Meeting.

Sincerely,

Ezekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr.

28th Third District Representative

District Keeper of Finance Bro. William T. Calhoun

District Chaplain Bro. Rev. Dr. James Edwards, III

Director of Public Relations Bro. Norm “Bougie” Senior

District Counselor Bro. Vincent Robertson, Esq.

2014 District Marshal Bro. Harvey L. Woodson, Jr.

Immediate Past DR Bro. Robert C. Warren, Jr., Esq.

Ezekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr. 28TH THIRD DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. • 1810 Reddy Drive, Woodbridge VA 22199 • www.3rdDistrictQues.org

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Third District Officers

Brother Ezekiel “Zeke” Dennison, Jr.

District Representative

First Vice District Representative Brother Kevin “KB” Brown

Second Vice District Representative Brother Isiah West

District Keeper of Records and Seals Brother Conrado B. Morgan

District Keeper of Finance Brother William Terry Calhoun

District Counselor Brother Vincent Robertson, Esq.

District Editor/Public Relations Brother Norm “Bougie” Senior

District Chaplain Brother Rev. Dr. James Edwards, III

2017 District Marshal Brother Gary C. Clark

2018 District Marshal Brother Richard Mason

Immediate Past District Representative Brother Robert C. Warren, Jr., Esq.

Brother William L. Prentiss, Jr.

Third District Talent Hunt Committee Chairman

Core Committee Members

Brother Cris Abad Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Brother James E. Carver, Jr. Phi Phi Chapter

Brother William L. Prentiss, Jr. Phi Phi Chapter

Brother Rowland Webb, Sr. Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Brother Arnold Westbrook Delta Omega Chapter

Brother Tracey Whitehurst Tau Rho Chapter

Brother Wade Boykin, III Alpha Omega Chapter, Host Chapter

2013 Contestants and gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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80th Annual Talent Hunt Richmond, VA

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2014 Contestants and gentlemen of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

81st Annual Talent Hunt Crystal City, VA

Third District Local Talent Hunt Chairmen

Brother Cris Abad Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Brother Michael Artis Alpha Iota Chapter

Brother Alan Bagby Gamma Alpha Chapter

Brother Xavier Beale Lambda Nu Chapter

Brother Cornelius Beidleman Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter

Brother Michael Bennett Sigma Mu Mu Chapter

Brother Wade Boykin, III Alpha Omega Chapter

Brother Jerome Bynum Lambda Omega Chapter

Brother James E. Carver, Jr. Phi Phi Chapter

Brother Brandon Dickerson Kappa Psi Chapter

Brother Warren Goldsborough Upsilon Nu Chapter

Brother Victor Herbin Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Brother Vincent Johnson Zeta Iota Chapter

Brother Cameron Mix Zeta Mu Mu Chapter

Brother Anthony Reyes Kappa Iota Iota Chapter

Brother Anthony Robinson Xi Iota Chapter

Brother Vince Smithers Tau Rho Chapter

Brother James Thornton Omicron Omega Chapter

Brother Dennis Tysinger Alpha Iota Chapter

Brother Arnold Westbrook Delta Omega Chapter

Brother David J. Whitted Gamma Xi Chapter

Brother Kenneth Williams Phi Phi Chapter

Brother Owen Wilson Psi Nu Chapter

Brother Wistar Withers Gamma Omega Chapter

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The Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is made up of 2000 members with 42 chapters in Washington, D.C. and Virg

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2015 contestants

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82nd Annual Talent Hunt Norfolk, VA

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2016 Contestants

83rd Annual Talent Hunt Virginia Beach, VA

The Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is made up of 2000 members with 42 chapters in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

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Welcome ……………………………………………………………..Brother William L. Prentiss, Jr. Chairman, Third District Talent Hunt Committee, Phi Phi Chapter

Invocation …………………………………………………….Brother and Rev. Dr. James Edwards, III Third District Chaplain, Lambda Omega Chapter

Presentation of Judges …………………………………Brother Michael Bennett, Sigma Mu Mu Chapter

Master of Ceremonies

Presentation of Contestants ………………………………Brother Tracey Whitehurst, Tau Rho Chapter

Brian Chevres Dancer “My Immortal” by Evanescence

Jessica Howard Vocalist “Home” by Charlie Smalls

Mara Suggs Vocalist “Poor Wandering One!” by Gilbert and Sullivan

William C. Noel, II Pianist “Elege Op.3 No.1” by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Samantha McCarty Vocalist “Le Violette” by Alessandro Scarlatti

Nadiya Carcana Vocalist “Cry Me A River” by Arthur Hamilton

Noah Campbell Saxophonist “Cousin Mary” by John Coltrane

Kobie Turner Vocalist “Gospel Medley” by Kobie Turner

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Congratulations contestants

on your solid gold performances!


Talent Hunt Competition

Where Tomorrow’s Stars Shine Today!

BRIAN CHEVRES

Brian was inspired to dance after watching Step Up.

His mother sent him to a break dancing class in 2009.

he only took one class but started to study dance on

his own. He taught himself the style of popping in

2010. He was nervous starting out on his own but

feels very comfortable now after years of practice and

competitions. In 2014 he joined his first dance crew at

his school and won competitions. He won several 1st

place competitions for South Gate’s Got Talent. He

also took classes at the Fairfax Dance Academy to

broaden his dance into lyrical, tap, and jazz. He loves

dance and knows that this is what he wants to do the

rest of his life.

KOBIE TURNER

Kobie was born in Tallahassee, Florida and lived there

for 12 years before moving up to Northern Virginia. He

has been singing in school choir and playing guitar for

5 years. In 5 years of choir he has been a delegate to

multiple All-District and All-State Choirs as well as the

Senior Honors Choir. He arranges music for the

A Capella group Treble in Paradise (which he is the

leader of). He has also was selected 1st Team All-

District, 1st Team All-Region, 2nd Team USA Today’s

All-Virginia, and Honorable Mention All-Met for offen-

sive and defensive line and was inducted this year into

the Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame. He also

received the scholar athlete award for maintaining

a 4.275 GPA during the football season. He will be

playing football at the University of Richmond this fall.

JESSICA HOWARD

Jessica is a senior at Rock Ridge High School. She

enjoys singing and songwriting. This fall she will

attend the New York University Tisch School of the

Arts, where she will study recorded music at the Clive

Davis School of Music.

WILLIAM C. NOEL, II

William is a 15 year old sophomore enrolled in the

Biotech program at Osbourn Park High School. He is

most interested in science and math, and hopes to

become a doctor or dentist. He is involved in multiple

after-school activities, such as math Honor Society,

Model UN, Math Team, and Key Club. William also

participates in Madrigals choir at school. Some of his

hobbies include piano, singing, playing football, and

golfing. Piano has been a strong passion of his since

he was six years old.

TRINITI CUNNINGHAM

Triniti is a unique and talented junior at Appomattox

Regional Governor’s School (Petersburg, VA). She

regularly performs with the Zion’s Voice Gospel youth

and young adult choir, where she serves as vocal

leader. She is also one of the vocalists for the

jazz band “Pieces of the Puzzle.” She has traveled

to Massachusetts to participate in the Berklee High

School Festival where she was fortunate to be one

of the top ten finalists. Triniti plans on pursuing her

singing career at Berklee College of Music in an effort

to accomplish her goal of becoming a professional

singer.

MARA SUGGS

Mara is a fifteen year old 10th grader at Bethel

High School in Hampton, Virginia. Words that

describe her are intelligent, hard-working, determined,

compassionate, God-fearing, and humorous. Mara is

an inspirational singer/songwriter who began singing

at age 8. I live, breathe, and eat music. I realize God

has given me a gift and I don’t take it for granted.

After high school, Mara plans to attend Hampton

University with a double major in Music Performance

Emphasis and Business Administration. She chose

two majors because she knows she must be well

versed in all aspects of the music industry.

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The 84th Annual Talent Hunt Contestants

Trequan Manning Vocalist “Summertime” by George Gershwin

Philip Lambert Pianist “Scherzo, Opus 31, No. 2” by Chopin

Sterling Elliott Cellist “Suite for Cello Solo” by Gaspar Cassado

Triniti Cunningham Vocalist “My Funny Valentine” by Frank Sinatra/ Ella Fitzgerald

Sterling M. Hall Pianist “Fur Elise” by Ludwig van Beethoven

Antonio Hammett Vocalist “Give Me Jesus” by Moses Hogan

Ricky Goodwyn, Jr. Vocalist “Zueignung (Devotion)” by Richard Strauss

Presentation of Certificates and Awards …………………………………Brother William L. Prentiss, Jr. Chairman, Third District Talent Hunt Committee

Brother Harvey Woodson 3rd District Foundation President

Remarks ………………………………………………………………...Brother Ezekiel Dennison, Jr. Third District Representative

Benediction …………………………………………………..Brother and Rev. Dr. James Edwards, III Third District Chaplain, Lambda Omega Chapter

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3rd District Talent Hunt Judges

ARTHUR LOCKAMY, JR, Director of Choral Activities and Department Chair at Fred Lynn Middle School, Prince William County, Va. Arthur is excited to adjudicate this evening’s performances. He himself is a former 1st place winner of the Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt. As an undergraduate at George Mason University, Mr. Lockamy studied private voice with Metropolitan Opera Artist, Myra Merritt and world renowned, Patricia Miller. He also had numerous coaching sessions with the late, Sylvia Olden Lee; the first African American to be employed by The Metropolitan Opera House in New York, as he prepared to perform Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs with full orchestral accompaniment. Under the direction of Col. Arnold Gabriel, The Concerto competition proved to be one of the highlights of Arthur’s career. Arthur studied Graduate Conducting with Dr. Stanley Engebretson and Dr. Lisa Billingham; noted for her expertise in The Laban Movement, also at GMU. In 2005, Arthur was given the opportunity to conduct the GMU Chamber Singers at the National Cathedral during their Lenten Service. What's more, Arthur studied in the Vocal Artistry Program with Dr. Beverly Hay and Mrs. Rebecca Turner, Director of Opera, at the Petrie School of Music, Converse College in S.C. Currently he teaches private voice lessons to several Prince William County High School students. His students have been chosen for All County, All District, All State and Honors Choirs. Many of his students have been chosen for the prestigious Interlochen

Center for the Arts. An accomplished pianist, Arthur has accompanied for Prince William County’s All County Honors Choirs as well as District IX’s Honors Choirs. Arthur has had the privilege of performing for the Presidential Prayer breakfast on Capitol Hill. Notably, Arthur performed the National Anthem for the opening season of the Washington Wizards. Arthur is called upon as an adjudicator for Choral Music Festivals and Auditions throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. CHRISTOPHER STEELE is a low-brass freelance musician (Tenor Trombone, Bass trombone, Euphonium) in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD areas performing in symphonic, musical theater, and commercial music styles. Mr. Steele is an active performer with the Heritage Trombone Ensemble and the Slide Artist Trombone Quartet. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a Master of Music in Trombone Performance from Howard University in Washington, DC. Mr. Steele currently teaches General Music and Choir at Fillmore Arts Center in Washington, DC. He is an active arranger, clinician, and adjudicator for middle school, high school and collegiate band programs. Mr. Steele has performed with musical greats including Tony Bennet, Lady Gaga, McCoy Tyner, Billy Taylor, and Hubert Laws. He has studied with Dr. Paul Schultz, Douglas Rosenthal, Lee Rogers, and Craig Mulcahy.

STERLING ELLIOTT

Sterling began his cello studies at the age of three,

and he made his solo debut at the age of seven. He

has performed for French and American cellist Yo Yo

Ma and also performed alongside recording artist

Jennifer Hudson. Sterling was also featured in a 3-

page interview in the October 2015 “Strings” Maga-

zine. Sterling has soloed with the Cleveland Sympho-

ny Orchestra, The South Bend Symphony Orchestra,

The Colours of Music Festival Orchestra, the New

World Symphony, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orches-

tra, and The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra. He

also performed a 7-week national tour with the Sphinx

Virtuosi Ensemble which included a stunning perfor-

mance at Carnegie Hall. Sterling is an alum of NPR’s

From the Top, a nationally syndicated radio broadcast

featuring America’s most talented young musicians,

where he was announced as a recipient of a $10,000

Jack Kent Cooke Award.

STERLING M. HALL

Sterling is a 10th grade student at Salem High School.

He was born with Diaphragmatic hernia and flown

immediately to the University of Virginia. His parents

were allowed to put a cassette player in his NICU bed

which played different kinds of music day and night.

He knows that is where his love of music came from.

Sterling has taken piano lessons for 9 years and has

been a student of the Jefferson Music Lab for two

years. He volunteers at Brandon Oaks along with

playing at many places with Star City Swagg.

RICKY GOODWYN, JR.

Ricky is a 16 year-old student at Franklin High School

who also attends the Governor’s School for the Arts.

He recently placed 3rd in the county for High School

Male in the NATS competition. Ricky loves to sing and

attend church.


NADIYA CARCANA

Nadiya is a duel-enrolled student studying vocal music

in addition to her honor based studies. Her current

grade point average stands at a 3.7. in her four years

of high school, she has been very active in community

and church activities. In church she serves as a secre-

tary for Sunday school and a mentor for the youth

while also being apart of the youth choir and praise

dance team. Aside from church affiliated activities, she

has completed nearly 100 hours of community service

in different organizations such as political campaigns,

thrift stores, churches, school functions, and libraries.

An honor she received is being inducted into the Na-

tional Honor Society in 10th grade and continuing to

be apart of that society through her senior year. She

plans on attending George Mason University where

she will major in computer science and minor in vocal

jazz. Her aspirations have always included her being

able to make a difference and to be an inspiration to

others in every aspect of her life.

PHILIP LAMBERT

Philip is the oldest of 5 children. He is a 17 year old

junior at Stafford High School. He has studied under

Mrs. Sandra Anderson for 9 years and has won nu-

merous piano competitions, including the James Bland

regional (twice), placed 2nd in FFPA Young Artist

Competition in 2015 + 2016 and won in 2017, and 2nd

place (twice) in the PSO YAC. He also won last year’s

Omega Chapter Competition and placed 3rd in the

District Competition. He plays the violin. He is also an

accomplished runner, achieving All-State honors in

Cross Country and indoor track and qualifying for New

Balance Indoor Nationals in the 2 mile. Philip is a

National AP Scholar and has attained a perfect Math

SAT and perfect ACT.

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ANTONIO HAMMETT

Antonio is a Washington DC native and has been

singing ever since he learned how to speak. He would

hear singing and instantly attempt to match the notes

he heard. At the age of 9 he joined “Hip Hop Nation,”

which was the youth choir at the church he attended,

Union Temple Baptist Church. Hip Hop Nation was a

nurturing experience where he learned choir basics

and even lead his first solo “Man in the Mirror.” In

2011, Antonio joined the Washington Youth Choir

where, over the years, he has grown tremendously as

a singer and artist. This choir has afforded him the

opportunity to sing for very rewarding events such as

the annual Christmas in Washington recording and

a number of corporate events and private parties.

Antonio, along with the guidance of his Director has

accepted the request to be the first Student Conductor

of the Washington Youth Choir. In 2015, Antonio was

scouted and invited to South America to sing with The

101 Legacy Voice Choir which consisted of three

HBCU choirs. During his time in South America,

Antonio was in strenuous rehearsals daily with nightly

performances. His week-long choir tour ended with

a grand performance with the South American

Symphony Orchestra.

NOAH CAMPBELL

Noah is a senior at Appomattox Regional Governor’s

School. He has been playing music since he was nine

years old. He is also interested in political science.

Music will always stay with him, but he hopes to pur-

sue a career in politics, hopefully securing a public

office, maybe one day President. While he has not

committed to any school, he hopes to attend a college

in the DC area.

TREQUAN MANNING

Trequan is an 18-year-old senior at Green Run High

School, where he is in the top 10% of his graduating

class, a member of the National Honor Society, and

holds the office of Senior class President. Trequan is

also a member of the Show Choir, Madrigal

Ensemble, SCA, and Thespian Troupe. Trequan’s

musical abilities have always been present, for singing

runs in the family. He has become more focused on

showcasing/working on his vocals through multiple

talent shows, community performances, and school

musicals. Trequan’s talent has allowed him to perform

on many stages including those for the state senator

and the directors of the NAACP/ACT-SO national

competitions. However Trequan’s plans are to attend

Hampton University where he will study in the field of

psychology.

SAMANTHA MCCARTY

Throughout my time in high school, I have earned

many prestigious opportunities and have had many

unique experiences. Two of my passions include the

health sciences and the performing arts. As a result,

I am currently enrolled in two rigorous programs,

spanning two different cities, the Bayside High School

Health Sciences Academy in Virginia Beach and the

Governor’s Magnet School for the Arts in Norfolk.

I have had a far from average high school experience

compared to the majority of students, with an average

school day of ten hours and an extra two added on

for transportation. By attending these two rigorous,

high school programs, I learned the valuable skills of

time management, organization, and study skills.

Moreover, I had fun learning about my two passions,

medicine and vocal music. I believe that this solid

foundation has paved a successful path for future

academics and my life’s work.

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STEPHEN B. MOORE, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, is a 2013 graduate of Howard University (B.M. in Music History, Piano Performance concentration). While at Howard, he worked extensively within the Music and Theater Departments, which included serving as the accompanist for the University Choir as well as the Musical Director for a number of the Theater depart-ment productions. He also is a member of the award winning, Stellar Award nominated Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University. With them, he's been featured in venues such as The Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Theatre; he also has traveled nationally and internationally to such countries as Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia, and Peru. He's currently employed as the lead piano instructor for CTM Studios, LLC in Alexandria, VA as well as the Minister of Music at Miles Memorial CME Church in Washington, DC.

DIANA WITCHER-PRENTISS (TABULATOR) is a native of Roanoke, Virginia and currently resides in Richmond, VA. She received her Bachelors Degree from Norfolk State University, Special education endorsement from Virginia Union, and ESOL endorsement and Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from VCU. She is currently a special education teacher in Richmond Public Schools. Diana is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

3rd District Talent Hunt Judges

KELVIN W. WASHINGTON is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where at Southern University he earned the Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education. He began his teaching career at Livonia High School in Louisiana and 1987 moved to Detroit, Michigan where he was appointed Director of Bands at Nolan Middle School and McKenzie High School. Before coming to Howard University, he held collegiate appointments as Chief Arranger and Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; and Director of Bands at Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He is currently the Conductor of the Howard University Concert Band and Associate Director of the Howard University Show Time Marching Band. Mr. Washington maintains a busy schedule as a clinician, adjudicator, arranger, conductor, and touring musician. In his role as a touring musician, he has engaged in performances across the United States; in Canada; Poland; England; and Scotland.

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William Carlos Noel, II

Pianist

Pi Lambda Lambda

Osbourn Park High School

Sterling Elliott

Cellist

Zeta Omicron, Kappa Iota Iota,

Alpha Alpha

Menchville High School

Kobie Turner

Vocalist

Psi Nu

Centreville High School

Philip Lambert

Pianist

Tau Rho

Stafford High School

Antonio Hammett

Vocalist

Alpha, Alpha Omega, Delta Theta,

Omicron Gamma, Kappa Psi

Eastern Senior High School

Mara Suggs

Vocalist

Zeta Mu Mu, Alpha Delta

Sigma

Bethel High School

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Samantha C. McCarty

Classical Vocalist

Lambda Omega

Bayside High School

Nadiya Carcana

Vocalist

Lambda Nu

Deep Creek High School

Governors School for the Arts

Noah Campbell

Instrumentalist

Phi Phi, Upsilon Nu, Phi Delta,

Zeta

Appomattox Regional

Governor’s School

Trequan Manning

Vocalist

Gamma Xi, Tau Lambda

Green Run High School

Jessica Howard

Vocalist

Sigma Mu Mu

Rock Ridge High School

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Ricky Goodwyn, Jr.

Classical Vocalist

Zeta Iota

Windsor High School

Brian Chevres

Dancer

Psi Alpha Alpha, Eta Delta Delta

Westfield High School

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Sterling M. Hall

Pianist

Gamma Alpha

Salem High School

Triniti Cunningham

Vocalist

Delta Omega, Nu Psi,

Omicron Omega

Appomattox Regional

Governor’s School

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