TALENT HUNT

The Talent Hunt Program is one of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's National Projects. The first Talent Hunt was held April 19, 1946, in Charlotte, NC. The need for such a program was born out of the limited opportunities afforded to some American youth to develop and give full expression of their talents. This program provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young high school students. Presently, the Local and District Talent programs are competitive, whereas the National Program is a demonstration of first place winners from across the nation.

he original statement of the Talent Hunt idea included this expression: "Creative and outstanding capacities in any honorable activity should be eligible for consideration." As a matter or convenience in presenting a public program, the public displays were limited to the field of music. Since that time the Talent Hunt Program has been expanded to include all of the arts.

This Talent Hunt program provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the Performing Arts. Winners of the competition are awarded recognition for their talents.

Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner will then move on to compete in the 2nd District Talent Hunt Contest representing Xi Lambda Lambda chapter for another award. If successful on the District level the contestant will automatically perform at the International level where a college scholarship will be awarded at the end of the program.

TALENT HUNT WINNERS OVER THE YEARS

YEAR	NAME	CONTESTANT WINNER	CONTESTANT UPDATE	TALENT HUNT DISPLAY
2024	Briannah Daley Visual Arts		Briannah Daley is a talented high school student with a passion for visual arts. From a young age, Briannah has always been drawn to the world of creativity and self-expression through painting and drawing. Born and raised in Hillcrest, New York (Rockland County), Briannah finds inspiration to explore arts because of her family. Briannah and her two older sisters were raised by their Grandparents Mark and Anita Daley. Briannah is known for her exceptional artistic skills, often showcasing her work in local art exhibitions and school events. Her artwork has been Awarded in various Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) competitions, New Jersey’ IHA Art at the Heart competition, and showcased in a local exhibition at the Belskie museum. Outside of the classroom, Briannah spends countless hours in her home experimenting with different mediums and techniques to bring her imagination life on canvas. In the Fall, Briannah will enter St. Thomas Aquinas College in Orangeburg NY, majoring in Teaching Art in Elementary school and minoring in Marketing. She plans to also explore attending Cosmetology School to become a licensed nail technician.
2023	Angelica Miller Visual Arts		Angelica Miller is a fourteen-year-old artist who was born in New City, New York. She is currently a student at Preston high school, where she maintains a GPA of 101.86 and also plays the electric guitar in the school band. Angelica’s positive attitude in class helps her to generate a sense of pride in her schoolwork. She also contributes to group learning and exercises studious habits to prepare for her studies. In addition, she is on her school’s Principal's List. Angelica attends St. Anthony Church in Nanuet, New York. She enjoys drawing, painting, playing the guitar, and tending to her cacti.
2022	Fiorela Miria Classical Vocalist		Ms. Miria, 17 years old, is a Junior at Laguardia High School of Music and at The Juilliard Pre-College program. Her Operatic roles include Genoveffa in Suor Angelica, Chorus in Cavalleria Rusticana, Annina/Gypsy in La Traviata and Lady 1 in The Magic Flute with Hudson Lyric Opera. Fiorela would like to attend Julliard in NYC or the Curtis School of Music in Philadelphia upon graduation in 2023.
2021	Joshua Moreau Piano		Mr. Joshua Moreau. Joshua, a 4.0 student headed to Temple University this fall, was the winner of our 2021 chapter Virtual Talent Hunt competition back in March today took 1st place ($500 cash prize) in the Semi-Classical Instrumental category during the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 73rd Second District Conference Virtual Talent Hunt Competition. Joshua also plays varsity basketball (honorable mention Rockland County)and is on the track & field team for Nyack High School .
2020	Fiorela Miria Classical Vocalist		Currently is a freshman at the highly competitive LaGuardia High School of Music in NYC
2019	Craig Murray Classical Piano		Finished in 1st place in the Classical Instrumental category during Second District Conference Currently a rising Junior at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
2018	Pauline Regalado Dance		Is presently studying Public Health BS, pre-dental track at the University at Buffalo. Hopes to become a dentist in the future! Pauline is a rising junior this fall at SUNY Buffalo. Currently she is the Talent chair (dance captain) of the AASU (Asian American Student Union) organization under the dance team name of AASU.
2017	There was no Talent Hunt for that year
2016	Daniel Augusto Classical Instrumental
2015	Emily Dowd Spoken Word
2014	Bryan Princeton Sanon Drums
2013	Emily Dowd Dance
2012	Sofia Carrillo Dramatic Presentation		Sofia finished in 3rd place for Dramatic Presentation performance during Second District Conference Graduated from Stanford University with a BS degree in Engineering.
2011	Pacale Jean-Giles		Graduated from Mercy College and Western New England College of Law Served as Chief of Staff for NYS Assemblywomen Ellen Jaffee

CONTACT

Xi Lambda Lambda Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
PO BOX 127
Nanuet, NY 10954

info@rocklandques.com

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