The Mu Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the Eta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
hosted their 38th annual oratorical contest on March 14 at San Bernardino Valley College, with about 150 attendees. The event aimed to enhance students' public speaking skills and self-confidence.
- Elementary winners: Langston Buffong (1st), Jayden Allen (2nd), Breon Ware (3rd) - Middle school winners: Xavier Buffong (1st), Joshua Massey (2nd), Guillermo Olivaria-Nobles and Audrey Seraile (tied 3rd) - High school winners: Lauren Stewart (1st), Sophia Barrett (2nd), Jaymee Barnett (3rd) - Undergraduate winner: Lexi Blair of UC Riverside (new division) The contest awarded certificates, medallions, and cash prizes. Chapter presidents Dwayne Hester and Wanda Jones, along with chairmen Twillea Evans-Carthen and Marlon Ware, attended.
Both chapters serve the Inland Empire through mentoring and community service.