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<strong>Beautillion</strong><br />
Recognizing & celebrating the achievements of<br />
high school seniors in Charlotte and the surrounding areas<br />
<strong>Scholarship</strong> <strong>Gala</strong><br />
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa<br />
Sunday May 19, <strong>2024</strong><br />
6:00 pm<br />
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the B.E.A.M. Foundation
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Greetings<br />
Thank you for attending the <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Beautillion</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong> <strong>Gala</strong>. This event is the culmination of nine months of<br />
persistence and new experiences for the Beaus, their Belles, and families. The dedication and support from all entities<br />
has been superb! We have enjoyed many wonderful opportunities this year! Beaus participated in powerful workshops<br />
related to completing college applications, applying for scholarships, fundraising for college, personality assessments,<br />
drug and alcohol awareness, mental well-being, introduction to public speaking, financial literacy, enhancing leadership<br />
skills, critical thinking and decision making, and securing financial aid for college.<br />
Additionally, Beaus traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina for college tours at North Carolina State University and North<br />
Carolina Central University. The Beaus interacted with college students from each of the universities and were engulfed<br />
in positive college experiences. Several Beaus will attend those universities in the Fall. During the holidays, we<br />
welcomed former Beaus back to provide insight on how our current Beau Class can navigate their first years of college.<br />
In February, the Beaus competed in an oratorical competition where they defended their position on whether<br />
social-media was bringing people together or tearing our society apart. Their insight was both intriguing and<br />
convincing! Beaus also attended an etiquette luncheon and rites of passage ceremony with their families.<br />
In addition to the many hours of rehearsal to prepare for tonight.<br />
In addition to the <strong>Beautillion</strong>, the B.E.A.M. Foundation sponsors the following programs:<br />
Cub Scout Pack 1906 is for students in Kindergarten - 5th grade and was chartered in 2022. The scope is to reach<br />
elementary-aged boys with a program modeled on the aims of the Boy Scouts of America and tailored to be culturally<br />
relevant to underrepresented communities. The Pack targets populations in Charlotte that could benefit from exposure<br />
to Scouting. Scouting prepares youth to be leaders, to accept responsibility, and to care about principles and causes<br />
beyond their own self-interest. PACK 1906 positively impacts boys through character development, leadership<br />
development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.<br />
Alpha Academy is a program designed to enhance and enrich the lives of 6th -10th grade males in the Charlotte area.<br />
The mission of the program is to assist young men in achieving academic excellence, social refinement and cultural<br />
awareness while preparing them for college. We also work to help them become productive members of society. Each<br />
participant in the program will work with mentors who will focus on improving academic performance, interpersonal<br />
relationships and professional skills.<br />
The PHARAOHS Program is designed to prepare high school juniors for the<br />
college admittance process. Students will focus on SAT/ACT prep, resume<br />
building, personal statements, academic success, securing scholarships and<br />
possible transition to the <strong>Beautillion</strong> Program during their senior year.<br />
I would like to thank the <strong>Beautillion</strong> Committee for their dedication and diligence<br />
in working with the Beaus and preparing for this signature event. I would also like<br />
to thank the B.E.A.M. Foundation and the Brothers of Beta Nu Lambda for their<br />
unwavering support and appreciation for educational programs and activities.<br />
We’ve had a remarkable year!<br />
Please enjoy your time with us this evening as we celebrate these outstanding<br />
young men and their many accomplishments! They are simply amazing!<br />
Dr. Norris L. Williams<br />
Director of Educational Activities<br />
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<strong>Beautillion</strong> Committee<br />
Greetings,<br />
Thank you for your support of the <strong>2024</strong> B.E.A.M. Foundation’s Alpha <strong>Beautillion</strong> <strong>Gala</strong> and its<br />
souvenir journal. Tonight, we celebrate the achievements of 20 young men who represent the finest of<br />
the Charlotte metropolitan area. The <strong>Beautillion</strong> program is more than tonight’s celebration, it<br />
represents the culmination of nine months of workshops, retreats, mentoring, and development. Your<br />
presence and support allows our work to continue for future generations. It has been an honor to work<br />
not only with these young men, but with their parents and the team of brothers serving on the<br />
committee as mentors. We believe it is imperative for African American young men to know that their<br />
community stands with them as they transition from high school to college, and from boyhood to<br />
manhood. Oftentimes this transition is missed in a young man’s life. The <strong>Beautillion</strong> program seeks<br />
not only to prepare young men for this transition, but to also honor their often-unnoticed<br />
achievements. One of the guiding precepts of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, “a school for the better<br />
making of men,” is applicable for these fine young men. The Alpha <strong>Beautillion</strong> Program is one way we<br />
honor that commitment. Once again, thank you for your support of these young men and the<br />
B.E.A.M. Foundation. We look forward to seeing you at our future events.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Bro. Dr. Norris Williams<br />
Co-Chair<br />
Bro. Brian N. Cyprian<br />
Co-Chair<br />
Bro. Brandon T. Batts<br />
Bro. Dr. Lamont Booker<br />
Bro. Michael Daniel<br />
Bro. Brandon Lampley<br />
Bro. Juan Flowers<br />
Bro. Artis Galbreath<br />
Bro. Dr. Douglas Jones<br />
Bro. Andre Lennon<br />
Bro. Robert Mahoney<br />
Bro. Anthony Moore<br />
Bro. Daryl E. Rice<br />
Bro. Al Stevens<br />
Bro. Bryan Sturgies<br />
Bro. Hiram Watts<br />
Bro. Darryl Wilson<br />
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2023 - <strong>2024</strong> YEAR IN REVIEW<br />
20 OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN<br />
• College Applications, <strong>Scholarship</strong> & Financial Aid<br />
• Fundraising<br />
• Critical Thinking Skills<br />
• Drug & Alcohol Awareness<br />
• Mental Well Being<br />
• Intro to Public Speaking<br />
• Developing Leadership Skills<br />
• MLK Parade & Blood Drive<br />
Yellow Rose and<br />
Rites of Passage<br />
Etiquette Luncheon<br />
at Ruth's Chris<br />
• Law Abiding Citizen/LE Engagement<br />
• Black History & Politics of Today/Quiz Bowl<br />
• Voting and Civics<br />
• Grooming for Men<br />
GALA<br />
• <strong>Gala</strong> Rehearsals<br />
College Exposure Competitions Notables<br />
North Carolina Central University Oratorical<br />
Beau & Belle Kickoo at Spare Time<br />
North Carolina State University<br />
S.T.E.M. Test<br />
Alumni & Current Beaux Holiday Mixer<br />
Introduction to Beta Nu Lambda<br />
Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha,<br />
Fraternity, Inc.
2023 - <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Beautillion</strong> Class<br />
Grayson Aker Daniel Alexander Simeon Atkins Jaeden Bates Eian Blade<br />
Andrew Brown Jerome Butler Jacob Echevarria Amir El-Amin Nicholas Gardner<br />
Miles Kerns Josiah P.W. Moise Aden Mourillon Micah Newson Braylen Nichols<br />
Jaylen Rice Umar Rockhead Christopher Tucker Paul Van Horn LaVaughn Williams<br />
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GRAYSON AKER<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Black Student Union<br />
Broadcasting Team<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
All A Honor Roll<br />
CPR Certified<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Youth Usher Lead at The Park Church<br />
Co-Creator/Host of The Parkcast Podcast<br />
Wake Forest College LAUNCH Young<br />
Leader Executive Board<br />
Meal Packing with Lifeline Christian<br />
Mission Charlotte Centre<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Maurice and Astra Aker<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Hickory Ridge High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Micayla Robinson<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Palisades High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Morehouse College<br />
Bachelor of Science in<br />
Business Administration with a<br />
concentration in finance<br />
Beyond college, Beau Aker would like to<br />
earn his Masters in Business<br />
Administration and ultimately<br />
work on Wall Street in investment<br />
banking.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Glorisha Jones<br />
Beth Willis<br />
Denise Gray<br />
Soancera Luqmaan<br />
Bernita Pierce<br />
Flora Byrd<br />
Chequita Holland<br />
Letitia Smith<br />
Candra Davis<br />
Morgan Wooten<br />
Carolyn Williams<br />
Lisa Fletcher<br />
Charlene Duncan<br />
Denise Wells<br />
Crystal Taylor<br />
JR Johnson<br />
Tonia Davis<br />
Kimberly Mimms<br />
Crystal & Calia Lee<br />
Latoya Smith<br />
Cheryl Duncan<br />
Jameka Haynes<br />
Charlise Blackwell<br />
Astrid Prieto-Ray<br />
Nicole Henry<br />
Patricia Hinkson<br />
Cyreena Boston Ashby<br />
Tiffani Lewis<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dexter<br />
Williams<br />
Cana Scott<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Ashley Fitch<br />
Sabrina Roberts<br />
Roberta Jarrett<br />
Tonya Robinson<br />
Harvey L. Coleman Jr.<br />
Kimberly L. Barnes<br />
Donald Ross<br />
Dr. Nicole Massie Martin<br />
Tara Brown<br />
Andrea Bonds<br />
Shavonna Lear<br />
Renee Howard<br />
OLD GOLD<br />
LEVEL<br />
Astra Aker<br />
LaTrecia Glover<br />
My Peace LTD<br />
Jeffrey Graham<br />
Shirley Scott<br />
Samuel Ashby<br />
Oriaku Sowell<br />
Regina L Baker<br />
Tabatha McNeil<br />
Bonita Harris<br />
Roy English<br />
Alan Benson<br />
Marla Greene<br />
Meeka Singletary<br />
Kimberly Simmons<br />
Diamond Staton-Williams<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher<br />
Stellmacher<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Claude R.<br />
Alexander Jr.<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Garfield<br />
Duckett<br />
Rev. & Mrs. Quinn Rogers<br />
Lisa Harris<br />
Elizabeth Rouse<br />
Kurt Thompkins<br />
Gerald Radford<br />
Cheryl Luckett<br />
Toni Woods<br />
Johnette Karpeh<br />
Sherika Dyer<br />
Robert Harris<br />
Latoya Wynn<br />
Dr. Cassandra Jones<br />
Marcus Hamilton<br />
Ronald Sheehy<br />
Sherri Smith<br />
James Burney<br />
Alfred Smith<br />
Thomas Turner<br />
Markus Thomas<br />
Alvin Wallace<br />
Marquita Fields<br />
Shane Christopher<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerel<br />
Johnson<br />
Manago Brown<br />
Latika McCleoud<br />
Jason Campbell<br />
Barbara L. Peacock<br />
Ministries<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bellamy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Harris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Miles<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Aikens<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerel Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Dialleo Burks<br />
Marcus Stallworth<br />
Chaz Harris<br />
Myron Thompson<br />
Ericka McGinnis<br />
Monica Brown<br />
Kimberly Ifill<br />
Kelsey King<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Ricky Gordon<br />
Kenton Buckner<br />
Angela Owens<br />
Jerrell Suddreth<br />
Arthur Wilson<br />
Ella L.J. Bell Smith<br />
Rev. & Mrs. Phinis Aker<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Theo Bellamy<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Ramon Thomas<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Harris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Jackson<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Lonie Haynes<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crawford<br />
Mr. Joseph Sullivan & Ms. Taura<br />
Glaze<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John Lawrence III<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Akil Harris<br />
“If you don't have the mindset that you're the best ever,<br />
you've failed already” -Draymond Green<br />
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DANIEL ALEXANDER<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Rotary International<br />
Community Interact Club<br />
Friendship Missionary<br />
Baptist Church (FMBC)<br />
Youth Leadership Team<br />
Alpha Academy<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Eagle Scout in Mecklenburg<br />
County Council<br />
Boy Scouts of America<br />
Certificate from the BSA<br />
Engineering Explorer’s<br />
Cyber chip for BSA Geek Squad<br />
YTAC Lending Tree Certificate<br />
YTAC Gaming Achievement<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Sharon Alexander and Juan Schumann<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
West Mecklenburg High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Talayah Boulware<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
North Mecklenburg High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Central Piedmont Community<br />
College and University of NC-<br />
Charlotte<br />
Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering<br />
Major in Civil/Structural Engineering<br />
Beyond college, Beau Daniel Alexander<br />
expects to join the Navy Reserves and<br />
continue his engineering goals.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Sharon Smith<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Catherine Gist<br />
Lydia Fisher<br />
Galilee Agency<br />
Bridget Regina<br />
Anderson<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL PYRAMID LEVEL SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Rent-A-Grantsman, LLC<br />
Leland McLaughlin<br />
Valerie Thomas<br />
Danielle Bowens<br />
Lynetta Chisolm<br />
Brenda Durrett<br />
Sharbara Ellis<br />
Lisa Stewart<br />
Carnell Hampton<br />
Karen Linyard<br />
William Clifton<br />
Sharon Alexander<br />
“Think and not say when you’re tired of working. Think and not say what in you is<br />
lurking. For there's a chance of misunderstanding if you say without thought.<br />
The things that you feel but never have fought.”<br />
- Sharon Alexander<br />
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SIMEON ATKINS<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Knights Building Knights Foundation: Executive<br />
Board Officer<br />
YMCA Camp and Afterschool Counselor<br />
Chick-Fil-A Team Member<br />
Basketball<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma<br />
AP Calculus Exam Level 5 Accreditation<br />
Honor Student 2020 - <strong>2024</strong><br />
UNC Chapel Hill Uplift Plus<br />
Summer Program Scholar<br />
AP Research and Seminar Certificate<br />
AP Scholar with Honor<br />
National African American<br />
Recognition Award<br />
Charlotte Post Top Senior Award<br />
The Crown Jewels (NC) Chapter<br />
of the Links Scholar Winner<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Elevation Church Outreach Volunteer:<br />
Teen Lead for Disaster Relief Efforts<br />
Beds for Kids, Bethany NC Refugee Program<br />
The Relatives Youth Crisis Center Volunteer<br />
Title V School Refurbishment Team Volunteer<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Sueginh Wright Atkins<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Ardrey Kell High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Elena Arroyo<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Cox Mill High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina State University<br />
Bachelor of Science in<br />
Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology<br />
Beyond college, Beau Simeon Atkins plans<br />
to pursue a career as a pediatric<br />
neurologist that focuses on the functions<br />
and intrinsic differences of the brain based<br />
on genetics and environments. His<br />
motivation is to provide solutions for<br />
families experiencing neurological and<br />
mental health conditions.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Christina Dawkins<br />
Vickie Moten<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
David Allison<br />
Mark Jerrell<br />
Alysia Farley<br />
Youndolyn Smith<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Sueginh Atkins<br />
Krista Manns<br />
Jacqueline Truitt<br />
Alvin Nelson<br />
Karla Stovall<br />
Melanie Parent<br />
Sarah Jerrell<br />
Shanita Crowell<br />
Hatiya Dunlap<br />
Kai Jerrell<br />
Ramonda Kyser<br />
Caleb's House, Inc.<br />
Elexia Bostic<br />
Devolia Pratt<br />
Shura Smalls<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Keisha Alston<br />
James and Jenny<br />
Chambers<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Sueginh Atkins<br />
Phyllis Ford<br />
Harry Wright<br />
Yi Wright<br />
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”<br />
-Martin Luther King Jr.<br />
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JAEDEN D. A. BATES<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Marching Band<br />
Black Student Union<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Winds Captain- North<br />
Cabarrus High School<br />
Marching Band<br />
<strong>Scholarship</strong> awarded<br />
member of the Hampton<br />
University Marching<br />
Force Band<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Various Outreach Projects through<br />
church, including Operation Hope,<br />
Samaritan’s Purse, & Loaves & Fishes<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Montell D. Bates and<br />
Courtney Patterson<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Northwest Cabarrus High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Madison O. Emehel<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Northwest School of the Arts<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Hampton University<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
Double Major Computer Science & Music<br />
Beyond college, outside of computer<br />
science, Beau Bates has a strong interest<br />
in music and how it affects individual<br />
moods and the brain. He plans to<br />
independently research this topic.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Debra M Slaughter<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL PYRAMID LEVEL SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Courtney Patterson Miranda Nelson<br />
Tonette Emehel<br />
Charles Munsell<br />
Sharon Coleman Tanisha Edwards Mabry Nathan Porter<br />
Lamont Booker<br />
Quarmia Jones Danyelle Loveless<br />
William Crutchfield<br />
Shayna Walker Luciana Chua<br />
Pamela Frost-Shirley<br />
Kahlia Evans Jacqueline Garner<br />
Tonette Emehel<br />
Ashley Bates<br />
Nathan Porter<br />
Jonathan Sadler<br />
William Crutchfield<br />
“My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will<br />
support you if you score zero or you score 40.” - Kobe Bryant<br />
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EIAN BLADE<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
<strong>2024</strong> Oratorical<br />
Competition Winner<br />
Lead editor of yearbook<br />
Senior Class Senator<br />
Marketing Intern<br />
Freelance designer<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
<strong>2024</strong> <strong>Beautillion</strong> Oratorical<br />
Competition Winner<br />
National High School Scholars<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Loaves and Fishes- Nations Ford Church<br />
Hope Vibes<br />
Bank of America Stadium<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Malinda Blade and Erick Blade<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Gaston Day School<br />
BELLE<br />
Maya Finney<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
South Point High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Savannah College of Art and<br />
Design-Atlanta<br />
Bachelor of Arts<br />
Major in Graphic Art and Design/Marketing<br />
Beyond college, Beau Blade would like to<br />
start a design studio and use the<br />
knowledge of the different mediums of<br />
art he learned at Savannah College of<br />
Art and Design to tell stories that<br />
captivate people.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Mary Jarrett<br />
David Scott<br />
Tom Arboleda<br />
Brett Johnson<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Darrell Johnson<br />
Janet Ferguson<br />
Lisa Moyers<br />
Michele Brown<br />
Ann Finnegan<br />
Mary Jarrett<br />
Marcelle Gordon<br />
Naimah Pears<br />
Jennifer Graves-Terrell<br />
Pam Daniels<br />
Nona Johnson<br />
Rose Mcculler<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Moe Blade<br />
Kischa Muriel<br />
Jennifer Coursey<br />
Cheryl Blake<br />
Leah Dillon<br />
Jason Johnson<br />
Angie Felan<br />
Sheyon Dancy<br />
Mary Dewberry<br />
Monique Collier<br />
Lynne Gainey<br />
Deborah Butler<br />
Cheryl Randall<br />
Mary Jarrett<br />
Evelyn Watts<br />
Barry Toler<br />
Angela Roork<br />
Danielle Miles<br />
Charles Lundy<br />
Latoya Bozier<br />
Angela Gomes<br />
Patricia Lawrence<br />
Emani Randall<br />
Jamar Randall<br />
Joseph Randall<br />
Justin Martin<br />
Starlett Gambrell<br />
Monique Robinson<br />
Keyeriashon Tucker<br />
Lavishly Lathered LLC<br />
Mario & Debra<br />
Stanback<br />
Reishaun Distributor<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Raphael Cauthen<br />
Carl Lowe, Jr<br />
Gina Merritt<br />
PHAROAH LEVEL<br />
Erick and Malinda Blade<br />
Jonathan Lindsey<br />
JWD<br />
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,<br />
but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou<br />
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ANDREW BROWN<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Black Student Union<br />
Lead After School and<br />
Summer Counselor YMCA<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Alexander Youth<br />
Network - Bright<br />
Blessings Birthday Parties<br />
Nourish Up<br />
(Meals on Wheels)<br />
Ronald McDonald House<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Michael and Michele Brown<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Ardrey Kell High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Ja’Khiya Woods<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
North Mecklenburg High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
NCCU and CPCC<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
Beyond college, Beau Brown would like<br />
to focus on careers in entrepreneurship<br />
and education. Specifically, helping with<br />
portions of property development<br />
projects in Atlantic Beach, South<br />
Carolina - the last black-owned<br />
oceanfront town in the United States.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Pamela Russell<br />
Kelly Duggan<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Shakira Muhammad<br />
Amanda Varis<br />
Stanton Fish<br />
Atiba Bethea<br />
Darlene Bell<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Intisar Hamidullah<br />
Kimberly Radke<br />
S A RIchardson-Stepps<br />
Mike Roudi<br />
Tonya Brown-Nembhard<br />
Tamika Mcclung<br />
John Butterfield<br />
Latrice Turner<br />
Karla Stovall<br />
Vidya Majumdar<br />
Linda Alston<br />
Pea Island, LLC<br />
PHARAOH LEVEL<br />
Michael and Michele Brown<br />
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;<br />
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”<br />
~ Psalm 32:8<br />
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JEROME M. BUTLER, III<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br />
Health Occupations Students of America<br />
(HOSA), Member<br />
National Beta Club, Member<br />
Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church,<br />
Altar Server and Faith Formation Leader<br />
Teen Action Council of Gaston County, Member<br />
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Member,<br />
Secretary, Parliamentarian<br />
Cancer Services of Gaston County,<br />
Volunteer, Lead Project Coordinator<br />
ROME-TECH Computer Company, Founder/CEO<br />
Cancer Services Youth Advisory Board, Member<br />
Teens Changing Gaston County, Member, Grant Recipient<br />
Piano, Lessons and NFMC Festival Participation<br />
Varsity Sports, Golf, Basketball,<br />
Cross Country, Track, Soccer<br />
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Dental Sciences I Award<br />
Dental Sciences II Award<br />
HOSA Dental Terminology Award<br />
College Board National African American<br />
Recognition Program Scholar<br />
AP Scholar with Honors Award<br />
Highland School of Technology Junior Marshal<br />
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Semi-finalist<br />
National Federation of Music Clubs Gold Cup Awards<br />
for consistent superior ratings in piano<br />
Chambers McCain Foundation <strong>Scholarship</strong> Finalist<br />
Reagan <strong>Scholarship</strong> Finalist<br />
Caromont Health Shovelin <strong>Scholarship</strong> Finalist<br />
B.N. Duke <strong>Scholarship</strong> Finalist<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Cancer Services of Gaston County: Dental Kits for Cancer<br />
Patients, Ongoing Project<br />
Youth Cancer Advisory Council: Multiple Service Projects<br />
Jack and Jill of America, Inc: Multiple Service Projects<br />
Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church Acolyte: Lead Altar<br />
Server, Service Projects<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Jerome M. Butler Jr., MD<br />
and Kemery L. Gilbert, MD<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Highland School of Technology<br />
BELLE<br />
Valery Aponte<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Highland School of Technology<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Duke University<br />
Bachelor of Science<br />
Major in Evolutionary Anthropology<br />
Beyond college, Beau Jerome Butler plans<br />
to attend medical school and become a<br />
physician.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Kia Haselrig<br />
Alicia DeVries<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Shelley Collins<br />
Joyce Stokes<br />
Sherri Helton<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL PYRAMID LEVEL SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Shaina Solomon<br />
Worokya Duncan<br />
Edmund Fleet<br />
Kendall Watts<br />
Charlene Jarvis<br />
Karen Clifford<br />
David Randolph<br />
Shawnya Gore<br />
Michael Bowers<br />
Linda Newton<br />
Nicklaus Spruill<br />
Stephanie Y. Brown<br />
Carnell Hampton<br />
Rev. Francis T Cancro<br />
Carl Mayfield<br />
Judith Dobies<br />
John McGill<br />
Carolyn Ferree<br />
Carnell Hampton<br />
David Randolph<br />
Danielle Turnipseed<br />
Madeline Thomas<br />
Drs. Jerome and Kemery<br />
Gilbert<br />
"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated."<br />
- Dr. Maya Angelou<br />
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JACOB ECHEVARRIA<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Student Council<br />
Model United Nations<br />
Young Black Leadership<br />
Alliance, Senior Ambassador<br />
Jack & Jill of America,<br />
Gastonia-Piedmont<br />
Chapter, Sergeant at<br />
Arms (Teens)<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Tarheel Boys State Delegate<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Honor Roll<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
YBLA Senior Year Service Project<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Sidney & Andrés Echevarria<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
South Point High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Quinlyn Sims<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Charlotte Engineering Early<br />
College (CEEC)<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Howard University<br />
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management<br />
and History<br />
Beyond college, Beau Echevarria would<br />
like to become a museum curator to<br />
focus on the development and growth of<br />
fine art produced by underrepresented<br />
artists in American pop culture.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Alex Echevarria<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Mary Selden<br />
Margaret Johnson<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Geraldine Logan<br />
Tiffany Stone-Davis<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Leila Echevarria<br />
Irma Stone<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Ronald and Andrea Wages<br />
Kieth and Serena Cockrell<br />
Brian Cyprian<br />
Jim and Ann Neal<br />
Andres & Sidney Echevarria<br />
John and Kym Selden<br />
Juan and Jonell Logan<br />
Malcolm and Youlanda<br />
Logan<br />
Bobby and Joanne<br />
Armstrong<br />
Alberto and Loretta<br />
Echevarria<br />
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but<br />
nothing can be changed until it is faced."<br />
- James Baldwin<br />
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AMIR EL-AMIN<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Alpha <strong>Beautillion</strong> Program<br />
Basketball<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
AAU basketball<br />
Business Marketing recognition<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
My community involvement includes<br />
feeding the homeless, community<br />
clean-ups in Hidden Valley with my<br />
masjid, and donating to the homeless.<br />
I also enjoy volunteering for<br />
community events such as serving food<br />
to community members in need or<br />
assisting with security.<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Brian K. Garrett and<br />
Arissa N. El-Amin<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Shay Morris-Tedder<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Central Piedmont Community<br />
College, North Carolina<br />
Central University<br />
Business Degree Major in Sports Marketing<br />
or Business Entrepreneurship<br />
Beyond college, Beau El-Amin would<br />
like a career in Sports Marketing and<br />
eventually own his own business and<br />
travel the world.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
India H<br />
Kevin Bridges<br />
Larry Fowler<br />
Ibn Mutakabbir<br />
Denise Saunders<br />
Stephanie Miles<br />
Antonio Smith<br />
Wakeelah Salahuddin<br />
Dr. Leonard Huggins<br />
IM SocafitUSA K.<br />
Bridges<br />
Khadijah Margarette<br />
Muhammad<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Rosalind Mckelvey<br />
Debbie Garrett<br />
Khadijah El-Amin<br />
Jibril Muhaymin<br />
Shani Rashid<br />
Safiyyah Baldwin<br />
Kim Akbar and<br />
Maurice Shareef<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Anika Khan<br />
Abdul Haqq<br />
Terrance Artis<br />
Brian Maiden<br />
Abdul Lateef<br />
Thomas Miles<br />
Tony Harris<br />
Leah El-Amin<br />
Amari El-Amin<br />
Jamilah Rashid<br />
Ora Uhuru<br />
Nasif Majeed<br />
A Leon Miller<br />
Ivy Bell<br />
Rose Hamid<br />
Bilal El-Amin<br />
Essie Reynolds<br />
David Anthony<br />
Na’ilah El-Amin<br />
Khalidah Akbar<br />
Stephanie Miles<br />
Na’im Muhammad<br />
Goodworks Media<br />
Group<br />
Clarence Featherston<br />
Michaella Muhammad<br />
Imam Khalil and<br />
Darlene Akbar<br />
Warith and Debbie<br />
Muhammad<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Brian Garrett and<br />
Arissa El-Amin<br />
George Jones<br />
Arissa El-Amin<br />
Zahirah El-Amin<br />
Hassan El-Amin<br />
Ritas Italian Ice &<br />
Frozen Custard<br />
(The Fisher Family)<br />
"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." -Dr. Suess<br />
Its message helps me to remember things in a positive way<br />
even if I have to move on to other opportunities.<br />
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NICHOLAS GARDNER<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Alpha <strong>Beautillion</strong> Program<br />
Basketball<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
AAU basketball<br />
Business Marketing recognition<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Nourish Up<br />
Volunteer Coach, Charlotte Impact Camp<br />
& Basketball Program @ JCSU<br />
Volunteer, Blessing Bags<br />
Mentor Ambassador, Wake Forest College<br />
Launch Program<br />
Goodwill, Dress for Success<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Krystyll Gardner<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Ardrey Kell High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Laylon McKinney<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Palisades High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Central Piedmont<br />
Community College<br />
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med track<br />
for Anesthesiology Major in<br />
Biology / Pre-med track<br />
Beyond college, Beau Gardner would<br />
like to become a head Anesthesiology<br />
for a leading health provider.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Jaymes Gabourel<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Rachel Cook<br />
Shana Caldwell<br />
Alvin Collins<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Krystyll Gardner Dawna Gardner<br />
Tiffany Gardner TurKessa Houck<br />
JoMoree Miller Rhonda Craycraft<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Global Grind Movement<br />
Angela Klugh<br />
Karla Stovall<br />
Keith Howard<br />
Shelia Slaton Scott<br />
Joel White<br />
Curvy Chix Chariot<br />
Daren Grant<br />
Veronica McKinney<br />
Leigh Aiken<br />
Total Renaissance Wellness<br />
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,<br />
but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou<br />
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MILES KERNS<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Student Government<br />
Association<br />
Track & Field<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Mr. Senior<br />
NSHSS (National Society of<br />
High School Scholars)<br />
State Qualifier- Track &<br />
Field 4x400<br />
A/B Honor Roll<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Just Keep Living (JKL)<br />
University Soup Kitchen<br />
West Charlotte Library<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Karitsa Kerns and<br />
Mark Sanders<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
West Charlotte High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Ava Ashford<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
West Charlotte High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina Central<br />
University<br />
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<br />
Beyond college, Beau Kerns would like to<br />
get a job working at Microsoft in Cyber<br />
Security.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Pamela Bailey<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Donald Lea<br />
Maranda Acree<br />
Consider It Done<br />
C&C Helping Hands<br />
Anitra Maxwell<br />
Keisha Lewis-Hughes<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Cherisse Boyce Dusty Mae Bags<br />
Robbie Troupe Briana Partlow<br />
Tysha Garnett Zandra Smith<br />
Shawan Gabriel Shondra Partlow<br />
Tuletia Rivens Andrea Johnson<br />
Sherika Dyer Christopher Hooper<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Global Grind Movement<br />
Renee Rivers<br />
Lanora Kerns<br />
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."<br />
-Philippians 4:13<br />
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JOSIAH MOISE<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Chess<br />
Flight Club<br />
Skiing<br />
Thrill Ride Operator<br />
Lifeguard<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Charlotte's top "20 Under 20"<br />
Most Influential Youth Award<br />
Gold Presidential Award for<br />
Educational Excellence<br />
The National Society of High<br />
School Scholars( NSHSS)<br />
Honor Society<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Joe and Shonte Moise<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Academy Achievers Homeschool<br />
BELLE<br />
Ahriel Stead<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Fort Mill High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Embry Riddle Aeronautical<br />
University<br />
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science<br />
Beyond college, Beau Moise would like<br />
to be an airline pilot.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Chameron Chase<br />
Richard Gonzalez<br />
Hyun Jung<br />
Landa DuBose-Smith<br />
Maguelena Aldophe<br />
LaTasha McLeod<br />
PHAROAH LEVEL<br />
Salvatore Esposito<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Artis Galbreath<br />
Josue Moise<br />
"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you,<br />
that of you would not work, neither should he (you) eat"<br />
-2 THESSALONIANS 3:10<br />
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ADEN JOSLIN MOURILLON<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
William Amos Hough High<br />
School Soccer Team<br />
Charlotte Soccer Academy<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
National Honor Society<br />
Student Athlete Scholars<br />
All Conference Player 2023<br />
Soccer Season<br />
Co-Captain Varsity Soccer<br />
Team 2023<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Hough Food Bank Volunteer<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Keesha Craig-Mourillon and<br />
Joslin Mourillon<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
William Amos Hough High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Chelsi Taylor<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
William Amos Hough High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Louisiana State University<br />
(LSU)<br />
Bachelor of Architecture<br />
Beyond college, Beau Mourillon would<br />
like to focus on his career in<br />
Architecture to prepare to become a<br />
licensed Architect.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Odyssey Ruffin<br />
Phyllis Craig<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Barbara Branson<br />
Chania Barnes<br />
Channel Dobson<br />
Barbara Branson<br />
Chania Barnes<br />
Aisse E. Ba<br />
Amanda Wilson<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Keesha Craig-Mourillon<br />
Ervin Eddie<br />
Keisha Bell<br />
Kevin Waldersen<br />
Vincent Long<br />
Timothy McGee<br />
Nebojsa Kisic<br />
Martha Craig<br />
Optimal Strategic<br />
Investors<br />
June Mourillon<br />
Marjorie Worrell<br />
JeTuan Patterson<br />
Timothy McGee<br />
Nebojsa Kisic<br />
Martha Craig<br />
Investors<br />
Patsy Watkins<br />
Lisa Cockrell<br />
Kenyatta Campbell<br />
Babacar Ba<br />
Mame Lena Ba<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Tiffani Hudson<br />
Camille Moore<br />
Art Brown<br />
Tiffani Hudson<br />
Camille Moore<br />
Art Brown<br />
Courtney LaVallee<br />
A-n-H Entertainment<br />
PHAROAH LEVEL<br />
Elsa Mourillon<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Keesha Craig<br />
"I had purpose before everyone had an opinion"<br />
-Jalen Hurts<br />
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MICAH NEWSON<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
HOSA (Health Occupations<br />
Students of America)<br />
Cross Country Track - Team Manager<br />
Gaming Club<br />
Real Estate Assistant<br />
Dream Big Basketball Academy<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
N.C. Governor's Schools - State Finalist in<br />
Health Science<br />
National Society of High School Scholars<br />
National Technical Honor Society<br />
Camp Hornets Nest Firefighter Training at<br />
Charlotte Fire and Police Academy<br />
Mayor's Youth Employment Program<br />
Summer Internship<br />
Mayor's Youth Employment Program Job &<br />
Career Readiness Training<br />
UNC - Charlotte Computer Coding Camp<br />
CPR Certified<br />
Young Bankers Club<br />
Blacks at Microsoft Minority Students Day<br />
- Selected Participant<br />
UNCC STEM Pre-College Program<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Salvation Army Volunteer<br />
Elementary School Reading Volunteer<br />
Community Beautification Projects<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Frank Newson and<br />
Stephanie Arnette-Newson<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology<br />
BELLE<br />
Kennedy Reagan Kyser<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Myers Park High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
University of North Carolina at<br />
Charlotte (UNCC)<br />
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with minor<br />
in BioChemistry<br />
Beyond college, Beau Newson would like<br />
to conduct medical research.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Anthony Newkirk<br />
Jennifer Moore<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL PHARAOH LEVEL PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Frank Newson<br />
Kimberly Buie<br />
Michele Crawley<br />
Thomas Turner<br />
Derek Jones<br />
Carla Reaves<br />
Seydric Williams<br />
Fare 2 Fashion<br />
Eric O Smith<br />
Veda Page<br />
Lee Moody<br />
Ramonda Kyser<br />
Stephanie Arnette-Newson<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Deborah Newson<br />
Stephanie Arnette-Newson<br />
Shirley Bynum<br />
Demond Martin<br />
Stephanie Arnette-Newson<br />
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." -Chinese Proverb by Laozi<br />
"Life is simple, not easy." -Steve Maraboli<br />
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BRAYLEN NICHOLS<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Student Government Association<br />
(SGA)<br />
Black Student Union (BSU)<br />
Varsity Wrestler<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
A Honor Roll<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
EY Mentorship Program<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Akenya Nichols and<br />
Laroscun Williams<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Olympic High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Morgan Lee<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Olympic High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina Central<br />
University<br />
Bachelor of Science in<br />
Business Administration<br />
Beau Nichols would like to become a<br />
Management Analyst.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Alphonso Stevens<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Arlena Lee<br />
"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."<br />
-Nelson Mandela<br />
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JAYLEN RICE<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Captain of Varsity Soccer<br />
Captain of Varsity Volleyball<br />
Program Chair and Vice President of<br />
National Society of Black Engineers, Jr.<br />
Alpha <strong>Beautillion</strong><br />
Alpha Pharaohs<br />
Alpha Academy<br />
YMCA Leaders Program<br />
Student Athlete Advisory Committee<br />
Technology Student Association<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Junior Marshall<br />
Math Honor Society<br />
National Honor Society<br />
National Technical Honor Society<br />
Highest GPA while playing a Varsity sport<br />
A Honor Roll throughout his high school career<br />
Athletic Senior Award<br />
Wake Forest Launch Program Graduation<br />
Certificate<br />
Financial Literacy Certification<br />
Adobe Professional Certifications in Photoshop,<br />
Illustrator and Premiere Pro<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
NSBE Jr.- A Walk for Education<br />
Bags of Hope<br />
Steele Creek YMCA- C2 Obstacle Trail Run<br />
Martin Luther King Breakfast<br />
CARDinals for Kids<br />
Hygiene Bags for the Homeless<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Daryl E. Rice and<br />
Barbara Elam-Rice<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology<br />
BELLE<br />
Zoe Saunders<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina Agricultural &<br />
Technical State University<br />
Computer Graphics Technology with a<br />
concentration in Technical Design<br />
Beyond college, Beau Rice would like to<br />
start his own graphic design business or<br />
work for a company in the graphic<br />
design field.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Tracey McCrorey<br />
Michele Brown<br />
Dalphine Scott<br />
Tracy Morris<br />
Joyce Hopkins<br />
Kymberli Tyler<br />
Sherrii Webb<br />
Beverly Irby<br />
Classy Couture<br />
Boutique, LLC<br />
Ellerbe's Boutique<br />
Norris Williams<br />
Cynthia Snyder<br />
Daryl E. Rice<br />
Brian Cyprian<br />
Glenda Lawrie<br />
Kimberly Swilling<br />
Sarah Grant<br />
Rukiya Kelly<br />
Wilkins Kee<br />
Kenneth Morton<br />
O'Donna Pittman<br />
Bryan Sturgies<br />
Barbara Grant Kelly<br />
Lillie Taylor-Howze<br />
Jeffrey Lewis<br />
Jazmine Harrison<br />
Nequay Oliver<br />
Terri Smith<br />
Amanda Saunders<br />
Lolita Turner<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Tracie Crawford<br />
Coya Bailey<br />
"To soar toward what's possible, you must leave behind what's comfortable."<br />
-Cicely Tyson<br />
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UMAR ROCKHEAD<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
Varsity Football - Captain<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
PTSA -Student Member<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
AB Honor Roll - 2020 - 2021<br />
All Conference Football 2021<br />
VTO Top 5 Offensive Lineman - March 2022<br />
VTO All American - July 2022<br />
Varsity Basketball Team - 2021-2022<br />
All Conference Football - 2022<br />
4A All State 3rd Team HS Football - 2022<br />
Honorable Mention NC Sportswriter All-State<br />
HS Football team - 2022<br />
Mallard Creek High School Varsity Track & Field<br />
Team - 2023<br />
AB Honor Roll - 2022 - 2023<br />
2022 Friday Night Lights Rising Star Class of <strong>2024</strong><br />
Award<br />
2023 All Observer pre-season Football team<br />
Early College Enrollee - December 2023 Graduate<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Youth Usher at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church<br />
Various community service activities with local and<br />
non-profit organizations<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Karen & Paul Linyard and<br />
Willard Rockhead & Dana Thomas<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Deyona Hughey<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
University of North Carolina-<br />
Charlotte<br />
Bachelor of Science in<br />
Business Administration<br />
Beyond college, Beau Rockhead would<br />
like to continue his athletic career<br />
playing professional football, explore<br />
entrepreneurship, and use his leadership<br />
skills to work as a marketing manager.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Sandra Jordan<br />
Harriet Pittman<br />
Robert Lee Smalls<br />
Carissa Scott<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Atiba Bethea<br />
Karen Hill<br />
Laci Garner<br />
Tammy Walker<br />
Zane and Winters Hankins<br />
& Family<br />
Dianne Jackson<br />
Wendell Theron Manigault<br />
Steven Moultrie<br />
Kimberly Anderson<br />
Dwayne and Latoy Fields &<br />
Family<br />
Rachelle Joyce<br />
Paige Cropper<br />
Derrick and Nina Glover &<br />
Family<br />
Darryl and Pamela Centeno<br />
& Family<br />
Gary and Valerie Davis &<br />
Family<br />
Robin Burns<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Karen Linyard<br />
Crystal Long<br />
Renee Caldwell<br />
Isobel Camilo-Santos<br />
Tchnernavia Montgomery<br />
Brandi Riggins<br />
Willard and Adris Rockhead<br />
Harry Legree<br />
Ebony Smalls<br />
Derrick and Thomasina Laney<br />
Tammy Polk Hinton<br />
Earl Brown<br />
John and Sharon Alexander<br />
Schumann<br />
Kenneth and Catherine Garner<br />
Garey Coke & Ingrid Rockhead<br />
Nathaniel and Laura Holmes<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Jasmine Bunn<br />
Goerge and Rose Whitfield<br />
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor<br />
others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight<br />
in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."<br />
-1 Corinthians 13:4-7<br />
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CHRISTOPHER TUCKER<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Entrepreneur<br />
(TTP apparel brand owner)<br />
Distributive Education<br />
Club of America<br />
National Technical<br />
Honor Society<br />
Basketball<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Youth Usher - University Park<br />
Baptist Church<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
A Honor Roll<br />
A/B Honor Roll<br />
National Technical Honor Society<br />
High School Honor Society<br />
DECA Service Award<br />
High School JV Basketball<br />
Perfect Attendance<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
Cedric and Tasha Tucker<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Arianna Alexander<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Mallard Creek High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina Agricultural &<br />
Technical State University<br />
Bachelor of Science,<br />
Business Management and Entrepreneurship<br />
Beyond college, Beau Tucker would like to become<br />
a successful entrepreneur owning and operating<br />
multiple diverse businesses generating positive<br />
revenue. As a business owner Chris would like to<br />
further his education in non-traditional marketing<br />
practices incorporating social media, content<br />
creators and brand ambassadors to generate<br />
customer awareness and excitement for his<br />
company. He’d also enjoy continuing his knowledge<br />
in supply chain, inventory management and<br />
manufacturer and customer relations to help<br />
maximize his return on investment.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW ROSE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Sandra Gaines<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Britney Hampton<br />
Sabrina Gomez<br />
Miona James<br />
Doris Coleman<br />
Atiba Bethea<br />
Mark Osborne<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Frank Lee<br />
Debraka Griffin<br />
Keisha McCaa<br />
Mark Lacy<br />
Celeste Byrd<br />
Michelle Adams<br />
Tia Nicolis<br />
Lura Butler<br />
Kamaro Bennett<br />
Claude Alexander<br />
Leslie Harper<br />
Trevion Williams<br />
Mithila Rajapakse<br />
Derrian Hollingsworth<br />
Donna Huskey<br />
Stacy Spencer<br />
Patricia Bligen<br />
Glenda B. Howard<br />
Alisha Armstrong<br />
Cora Munford<br />
Annie Bell<br />
Shaundalyn Johnson<br />
Freda Lester<br />
Deanna Williams<br />
Tovey and Demetria Taylor<br />
Roy English<br />
Jerrel Hulitt<br />
Maria Tremenos<br />
Debbie Kenneybrew<br />
Kendra Okonkwo<br />
Herman & Nikki Ward<br />
Michael & Bertha Davis<br />
Dora Griffin<br />
Rodney & Tiffany Daniels<br />
Lee & Wanda Young<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Arthur Wilson<br />
Christy Cheathon<br />
Cheryl Bobo<br />
Debbie Vinson Page<br />
Laura Pinkney<br />
PHARAOH<br />
Cedric Tucker<br />
Latasha Tucker<br />
"The level of success you will achieve will be determined by the work you put in when<br />
no one is watching." -Kevin Durant<br />
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PAUL JOSHUA VAN HORN<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Varsity Football<br />
Varsity Basketball<br />
Varsity Track<br />
A. L. Brown High School -<br />
Athenian Chapter of the<br />
National Honor Society<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
“A/B” Honor Roll - Freshmen and<br />
Sophomore Year<br />
“A” Honor Roll - Junior Year and Senior Year<br />
Member of the National Honor Society<br />
– Middle School and High School<br />
2021 NCCIA State Football Champion<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Alpha Academy Program<br />
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas<br />
Cabarrus County Department of Human<br />
Services: Ad Hoc Volunteer for the<br />
Child Welfare Division<br />
K-Town Elite Sports Youth Football<br />
Cabarrus County Special Olympics<br />
Logan Community Toy Drive and<br />
Christmas Celebration<br />
PARENT & GRANDFATHER<br />
Violet Evans and Charlie Evans<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
A. L. Brown High School<br />
BELLE<br />
Natalie Brown<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Northwest Cabarrus High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
Central Piedmont<br />
Community College<br />
Bachelor of Science in<br />
Journalism and Mass Communications<br />
Beyond college, Beau Van Horn would like to<br />
Embark on a career in sports journalism, a<br />
field that embodies my passion for storytelling<br />
and narrative expression. I plan to<br />
significantly impact various communication<br />
outlets through creative writing, audio and<br />
video recording, editing, and production.<br />
Whether reporting on an array of sports or<br />
delving into the world of professional<br />
wrestling, I aspire to become a voice for the<br />
voiceless, a storyteller for the masses.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW<br />
ROSE LEVEL<br />
Sheila Tyler<br />
Erolyn Sweeney<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Darnesha Eddinfield<br />
Saquana Fowler<br />
Vastina Britton<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Violet Van Horn Victoria Van Horn<br />
LaKita Heard Alacia Van Horn<br />
Walter Isaac Ariana O'Brien<br />
Sasha Murphy Ezra Lewis<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Charlie Evans<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Salvatore Esposito<br />
Linda Jones<br />
"2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity<br />
for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.<br />
4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete,<br />
needing nothing." -James 1:2-4 NLT<br />
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LAVAUGHN WILLIAMS JR.<br />
EXTRACURRICULAR<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
Phillip O. Berry Academy of<br />
Technology Football Team<br />
Chess Club<br />
Art Club<br />
Game Design Club<br />
Boy Scouts<br />
AWARDS AND<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Eagle Scout: Pending<br />
Board of Review<br />
Road to Hire <strong>Scholarship</strong> Recipient<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Boy Scout Eagle Projects<br />
Gilfield Park<br />
Samaritans Feet<br />
Pacesetters<br />
Earth Day Stream Clean Up<br />
Charlotte Lovefeast<br />
Uptown Shelter for Men-Volunteer<br />
Sunset Farms Easter Fest<br />
MT25: Mission Deployment<br />
PARENT(S)<br />
LaVaughn Williams Sr. and<br />
Charity Williams<br />
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology<br />
BELLE<br />
Jordan Pearson<br />
BELLE HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Hopewell High School<br />
COLLEGE CHOICE<br />
North Carolina Agricultural &<br />
Technical State University<br />
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science<br />
Beyond college, Beau Williams would<br />
like to pursue a career in game design.<br />
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS<br />
YELLOW<br />
ROSE LEVEL<br />
Russell Hill<br />
BLACK LEVEL<br />
Katrice Brice<br />
Terry Pearson<br />
Joy Randolph<br />
Ullanda Tyler<br />
Tabatha Jackson<br />
Cashonda<br />
Jamison-Godbolt<br />
OLD GOLD LEVEL<br />
Lavaughn Williams Al-Malik Sharpe<br />
Christopher Barry Shaniqua Henry<br />
Jeffery Bell Sr. Reginald Lawrence Jr.<br />
Cleveland Rakin Richard Randolph<br />
Wilbert Williams De'Anne Little<br />
Faith Mason-Bettis Clarona Williams<br />
Hope Vaughan Robert Eaddy<br />
PYRAMID LEVEL<br />
Louis Bourdeau<br />
Vanessa Gail Williams<br />
Cato Burgess<br />
SPHINX LEVEL<br />
Franklyn & Joan Howard<br />
Charity Williams<br />
PHARAOH LEVEL<br />
Lasarah Mcfarlane<br />
"It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop." -Confucius<br />
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your<br />
heart, as working for the Lord….<br />
You will receive an inheritance from<br />
the Lord as a reward.
W E L O V E Y O U<br />
Nicholas we are so thankful to watch you experience<br />
this milestone. Continue to remain focused. Use<br />
your many talents to exceed in all you do. We are<br />
always here for you.<br />
-Love Mom, Auntie Dawna, Poppy + Alexis<br />
“A good head and a good<br />
heart are a formidable<br />
combination.”<br />
-Nelson Mandela
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