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The Dillard Academy singers who are going to open the international convention in San Jose, Calif., are, from left, front row: Shakira James, Shidaija Williams, Carrington Patterson, Kristopher Bowden, Benjamin Patterson and Rodney Rouse. Second row, from left: Aniyah Smith, ShQuaila Thompson, Jaitianna Patterson, Connor Knox, William Coley, Nathaniel Knox and Xavier Tart. Not shown are Jeremiah Greenfield, VaShon Hooper and Kayla Boyette.