May 5th, 2012
Inaugural Chester Idol
The Chester Alumni Chapter in conjunction with the Chester Alumni Foundation co-sponsored the Inguaral Chester Idol competition on May 5th, 2012 at Chester High School. The competition featured ten finalists competing for studio time, a chance to perform at Philly Live Pod, professional photo shoots, vocal lessons, and cash prizes. The show started with a youth step show from the Xionos and XI Kudos. The show was hosted by Chester native Tyra Starr. The ten finalist included Breyanna Lewis of Clifton Heights, the A Brothers of Philadelphia, Selena McLeggan of Wilmington, Del., Kenisha Pickney of Philadelphia, Stephanie Brow of Garnett Valley, Lauren Munroe of Philadelphia, Shauntae Brown, Jah'wan Bost, and Castell Abner III, were all from Chester. All of the contestants were between the ages of 15-21. The distinguished panel of judges included Grammy-Nominated Producer Ivan "Orthodox" Barias, Philly Live Pod’s John Barber, Chester Fine Arts Center’s Anzer Kirkland, and Chester Alumni Foundation Board Member Scott Reid. The panel judged the finalists on style, appearance, stage presence, quality, and artistry.Brown, who sung “At last” by Etta James, won Chester Idol. She will receive studio time with Grammy nominated producer Barias, a professional photo shoot by Shark images, a featured performance at the Philly Live Pod, and vocal training. She will also be opening up for the headliner act at this year’s Chester Fourth of July concert. The A Brothers, who sung “Stay” by Tyrese, won second place and Abner, who sung “Love” by Musiq, won third place.

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March 17th, 2012
82nd Province Council Meeting-
The Brothers of Chester (PA) Alumni Chapter were recognized as the second place Chapter Of The Year for Medium Chapters in the Northeastern Province. Additionally the chapter was recognized for its reclamation efforts, as well as its award winning Guide Right program focused on improving the lives of Chester's youth.