The ensemble of Grambling State University's Mass Choir and the Interdenominational Ensemble of University of Louisiana Monroe performed songs of praise at the 32nd Annual Heritage Festival. Jordan Wilson/Press-Herald
The ensemble of Grambling State University’s Mass Choir and the Interdenominational Ensemble of University of Louisiana Monroe performed songs of praise at the 32nd Annual Heritage Festival. Jordan Wilson/Press-Herald
The Iota Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated the 32nd Annual Heritage Festival at Webster Junior High School Saturday. The theme of the day was “Preserving our heritage through economic, spiritual, mental and physical well-being.” Events included competition in music, speech, praise dance/drill and various other arts.‘

The 32nd Annual Heritage Festival winners are:
Art (K-2)
First – Naliyatt Dennis – 1st Baptist of Cullen
Second – Antoni Snowden – Paige Chapel
Third – Place S. Walker -Temple B.C. #2

Art (3-5)
First – Syniah Dennis- 1st Baptist of Cullen
Second – Sierra Nation – New Inspiration B.C.
Third – Jazaga Davis – New Inspiration B.C.

Art (9-12)
First – Ar’Leeyah Eubank – Harrison Chapel B.C.
Second – Roman Holiday – St. Rest MBC
Third – Amber Baggs – Harrison Chapel B.C.

Original Oratory
First – St. Rest B.C.
Second – New Inspiration B.C.
Third – Temple B.C. #2

Dramatic
First – Harrison Chapel B.C.
Second – New Inspiration B.C
Third – Temple B.C. #2

Humorous
First – St. Rest MBC

Mixed Chorus
First – St. Rest B.C. MBC
Second – Harrison Chapel B.C.
Third – New Inspiration B.C.

Solo (Vocal)
First – Mt. Calm MBC
Second – Harrison Chapel B.C.
Third – Temple B.C. #2

Solo (instrumental)
First – St.Rest MBC

Dance
First – New Inspiration B.C.
Second – St. Rest MBC
Third – Good Samaritan B.C.

Drill Team
First – New Inspiration B.C.
Second – St. Rest MBC
Third – Harrison Chapel B.C.

Quiz Bowl
First – Mt Calm MBC
Second – New Inspiration B.C.
Third – Harrison Chapel B.C.

Sweepstakes (Overall Winner)
First – St. Rest
Second – New Inspiration
Third – Harrison Chapel B.C.