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Youth Development Foundation, Inc.
Promoting Culture & Education Through the Performing Arts
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CONTACT: Kimberly Thomas
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Tickets on Sale Now for
“Hal Jackson’s Big Top: A Circus of Love & Fun”
Talented Teens from Around the World Compete for Title of World’s Most Talented Teen
(New York – June 15, 2004) You won’t find any lions, tigers, or bears at this circus, but you will find an array
of singing, dancing, and acting from the world’s most Talented Teens during the 34th Annual Hal Jackson’s
Talented Teens International® Scholarship Competition (HJTTI) on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at Aaron Davis
Hall – City College of New York in Harlem. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 - $30 and are on
sale now at TicketMaster (212) 307-7171 or by calling the Aaron Davis Hall Box Office at (212) 650-7100.
The current Hal Jackson's Talented Teen International 2003 is 14-year-old Tatiana McConnico who hails from
Douglasville, Georgia. McConnico returns this year to crown the new winner and will delight the audience
with her rendition of "I Am Changing" made popular by Jennifer Holiday in the Broadway production of
Dream Girls.
Talented Teens from across the United States and abroad begin their journey for the prestigious title and crown
that has been sought after by some of today’s popular artists such as Vanessa Williams, Jada Pinkett Smith, and
Sheryl Lee Ralph. But only one young lady will walk away with the title. Several of this year’s contestants
have already performed on Star Search, The Jenny Jones Show, and Amateur Night at the Apollo….and they’re
all 17 year of age or under!
Winners will receive up to $5,000 in scholarships for their education, intercultural trips to Europe and the
Caribbean, a diamond ring, and many other fabulous prizes. Current sponsors for 2004 include ICBC Broadcast
Holdings, Inc., Right On! Magazine, the Anguilla Tourist Board, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board,
Alken Tours, Ebony Magazine, HSBC Bank, and Fashion Fair Cosmetics.
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Youth Development Foundation, Inc.
Promoting Culture & Education Through the Performing Arts
HJTTI, under the auspices of Youth Development Foundation, Inc. (YDF), is a non-profit tax-exempt
organization that “Promotes Culture and Education through the Performing Arts”. Founded in 1971 by Hal
Jackson, legendary radio personality and 2001 Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame inductee, YDF provides a
support system for young women which offers exposure, encourages cross-culture exchange, and nurtures
emerging talent from around the world while providing training, educational scholarships and travel
opportunities. For more information or to become a sponsor, please call (212) 592-0413 or visit
www.TalentedTeens.org.
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Tatiana McConnico, Miss Georgia & Miss HJTTI 2003 sings “I Am Changing”
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De’Andra Allen – Miss Alabama HJTTI 2003
Teena Lugo, Miss HJTTI 2002 from New Jersey, crowns Tatiana McConnico Miss HJTTI 2003
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