Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.“Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter Hosts Talent Hunt 2019Themed “…a Stage Full of Stars!”
LGG Talent Hunt Committee Chair –Bro. Antonio Ferguson
Springdale, Maryland – Saturday March 16th, 2019 Lambda Gamma Gamma (LGG) Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (Fort Meade, Maryland) hosted its Annual Talent Hunt event. The event was held at Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale, Maryland and was themed, “…a Stage Full of Stars!” Brother Antonio Ferguson served as LGG’s 2019 Talent Hunt Committee Chair and executed another stellar event. The Second District Chaplain and LGG member, Brother Dwain Harrell served as this year’s MC. “This year’s Talent Hunt was extremely competitive, and the contestants did a superb job in their performances!”, indicated Bro. Antonio Ferguson, Talent Hunt Chairman.
This year’s judges consisted of; Mr. Willie Bradley (Jazz musician), Dr. Leroy Barton, Ms. Petra Martin, Mrs. Chante (Crawford) Pittman, and Ms. Kayla Waters
The Talent Hunt showcased sixteen (26) contestants varying from grades 9th thru 12th performing in the categories of vocal, instrumental, dance, drama, and visual arts.
The results of the winners of the event were as follows:
Instrumental
1st Place – Amoye Olutosin (Piano) – Duke Ellington Schools of the Arts (12th Grade)
2nd Place – Christopher Brewster (Piano) – Charles H. Flowers HS ( 12th Grade)
3rd Place – Langston Hughes, II – (Saxophone) – Charles H. Flowers HS (12th Grade)
Vocal
1st Place – Gabriella Nguyen – Langley High School (11th Grade)
2nd Place – Kayla Adams – Duke Ellington School of the Arts (11th Grade)
3rd Place – Timothy Adams – Duke Ellington School of the Arts (11th Grade)
Drama
1st Place – Hassina Samuel – Baltimore School of the Arts (12th Grade)
Dance
1st Place – Asia Grier – Frederick Douglass High School (12th Grade)
Visual Arts
1st Place – Rabiatu Ladan – Duval High School (12th Grade)
2nd Place – Alyssa Roderick – James Hubert Blake High School (12th Grade)
3rd Place – Jonita Acquah – Duval High School (12th Grade)
Overall Winners
- Amoye Olutosin (Piano Instrumental)
- Rabiatu Lada (Visual Arts)
The following contestants will be representing the chapter in the 2nd District Talent Hunt which will held at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover, Delaware during the 71st Second District Conference Talent Hunt which will be held on Saturday April 27th, 2019. These contestants will compete with local winners in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware Talent Hunt contests for the chance to win $5,000.00 and an all-expense paid trip (for the contestant and their family) to be featured on our International Talent Hunt Program Guide & media.
