About Us – NAACP Anchorage ACTSO

What is ACT-SO?

The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a year-long achievement program dedicated to recruiting, stimulating, and encouraging high academic, and cultural excellence among African-American high school students. ACT-SO encompasses 33 categories in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Since its inception, nearly 300,000 young individuals have participated in the program since its inception.

Our mission

is to prepare, recognize and reward high school youth who exemplify scholastic and artistic excellence.

Our vision

is to build confident youth with the character of excellence and determination to become successful productive members of our society.

Why participate in ACT-SO?

Showcase Your Talents

ACT-SO gives you a platform to display your academic, artistic, cultural, and scientific abilities at a local, state, and national level.

Academic & Career Exposure

A Participants explore real-world career paths in STEM, humanities, business, arts, and technology—helping them discover future goals.

Scholarships & Awards

Many ACT-SO participants earn scholarships, medals, trophies, and recognition that strengthen college and career opportunities.

College & Resume Boost

ACT-SO participation stands out on college applications and resumes, demonstrating excellence, leadership, and commitment.

Meet The ACT-SO Committee Members

Andrea Davis-Antoine

Program Chairperson

Ashleigh Gaines

Program Co-Chairperson

Notable ACT-SO Alumni

Alicia Keys	Anthony Anderson	Angela Rye	Jada Pinkett-Smith
John Singleton	Kanye West	Lauryn Hill	Leslie Odom, Jr.
Michelle Williams	MAJOR	Roy Hargrove