Jack and Jill of America - Denver Chapter Beautillion 2016 Program

The annual Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Denver Chapter Beautillion was established in 1983 by Denver Chapter member, Mrs. June Johnson to combat the negative television and news media imagery of African American young men. Mrs. Johnson, along with member Mrs. Winnie Johnson, determined that it was important to honor the accomplishments of African American high school young men. The vehicle they created to showcase them was an invitation only black tie affair they named the Beautillion. When presented with the idea, Denver Chapter members overwhelmingly voted to support the event. Mrs. Letitia Williams and Mrs. Berma Benson, along with Rhetta Shead, were the first to choreograph the specialty dance routines that make the Beautillion extraordinary. Since that time Mrs. Shead has choreographed each subsequent Beautillion – this being her 33rd!

The Denver Chapter members established strict criteria for acceptance into the program. The young men have to be recommended during the second semester of their junior year of high school by their counselors or principals. They must have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, community service, athletics and other extracurricular activities. Finally, each Beau candidate has to complete a rigorous interview. During this time consuming process, it is not unusual to discover that many young men have excelled in spite of difficult circumstances.

Over the course of three months, the Beaus (young men) are required to participate in a community service project and attend meetings and workshops. The Beaus also rehearse the intricate dance routines that will be performed at the Beautillion.

During the Beautillion ceremony, each Beau is presented to the audience by the master of ceremony, who is himself an outstanding member of the community. As the Beau stands onstage, his honors and accomplishments are read to the audience after which the Beau then bows to the audience, descends the stairs, takes his escort’s hand and exits. After all the Beaus have been presented, they process into the ballroom to perform dance routines with their escorts and to dance with their mothers. The presentation ends after the Beaus assemble to take their final bows and acknowledge the enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Makda Alem Rosemarie Allen* Janette Andrews* Glenda Barry* Carmen Beals Wanda Beauman* Berma Benson* Michelle Betts Gwen Brewer* Cynthia Bronson* Meosha Brooks DeVita 0. Bruce* Toshia Cowans Natasha Crayton Ida Daniel* Angela Davis* Betty Dennis*

LaVoynn DuMillier-Miller Regina Edmondson Candice Fletcher Jacqueline Forster-Cooper Angelle Fouther* Brenda Fuller Valerie Gill* Marlena Grant Janice Gray* Angela Green-Garland Nina Henderson Moore Maria Hicks-Ware R. Vanessa Howard* Velveta Howell* Heather Johnson June Johnson* Marsha Johnson*

Winifred Johnson* Jan Jones* Leneta Jones* Robin Lawson Tchernavia Lowe Katrina Mann-Boykin Laura Maretich Gegertha Mozia* Janice Napper* Tiffany Newton Nicole Nunn-Hilliard Yemi Odugbesan Lori Pace Yvonne Pace Jane Pigford* Patricia Powell* Marlena Ragin*

Tamara Rhone* Simone Ross Victoria Scott-Haynes* Marcia Scott-Warner* Esperonda Siefert Sonia Stovall* Therese J. Strickland* Faye Tate* Jennifer Taylor* Loujuana Terry* Deidra R. Walker* Glenda Wells-Evans* Natalie Williams Linda S. Williams* Deirdre Wilson Tracy Winchester * Associate member

BEAUTILLION CHAIRS Mrs. Toshia Cowans Mrs. Simone Ross Mrs. Deirdre Wilson BEAU WORKSHOPS Better Than Average Leadership Mr. Jonathan McMillan BEAU PARENT WORKSHOP “FASA 101” Mr. Mike Nowicki “The New Jim Crow” Mr. Don Toussaint, Esq. Sexual Health & Wellness: “What’s Your Perspective?”

Johnny E. Johnson, MD Interview & Networking Skills Mr. Fred Thompson & Mr. Bobby King ESCORT WORKSHOPS Dress & Accessory Workshop David’s Bridal “Taking Care of YOU” Advice on Health from the Inside Out Ms. Jasmine Crane, MA, LPC Women’s Empowerment Feminism/Misogyny Mrs. Leslie Pace Keeping it Real, Keeping it Positive Ms. Amber N. Smith BEAU & ESCORT COMBINED WORKSHOP Legal Justice & African-American Youth Judge Chris Colley

BEAUTILLION COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Choreographer Mrs. Rhetta Shead

Administration Mrs. Tchernavia Lowe

Graphics Design Jody Gilbert Kolorgraphix.biz

After Party Ms. Tiffany Newton Beau Attire & Accessories Mrs. Carmen Beals Beau & Escort Workshops Mrs. Yvonne Pace Biographical Sketches/ Beau Statements Mrs. Tchernavia Lowe Mrs. Gwen Brewer Children’s Choir Ms. Natasha Crayton Mrs. June Johnson Mrs. V. Faye Wilson Tate Corporate & Community Sponsorships Mrs. Heather Johnson Decorations Mrs. Angela Green-Garland Mrs. June Johnson Escort Coordinator Katrina Boykin, PhD Mrs. Toshia Cowans Event Day & Night Coordinators Mrs. Tchernavia Lowe Ms. Sherry Jackson Ms. Tiffany Newton Mrs. Victoria Scott-Haynes

Hotel Accommodations Mrs. Simone Ross Interviews Jack and Jill Denver Mothers Photography Mrs. Rosemarie Allen, PhD Protocol Mrs. Nina Henderson Moore Productions Mrs. Gwen Brewer Mrs. Therese Strickland Publicity Mrs. Candice Fletcher Reception Ms. Regina Edmondson Rehearsal Refreshments Jack and Jill Denver Chapter Associates Reservations Mrs. Maria Hicks-Ware Mrs. Sylvia Walker Mrs. Deirdre Wilson Souvenir Program Mrs. Gwen Brewer Mrs. Toshia Cowans

GOLD SPONSOR The Thomas W. Bean Foundation The Denver Foundation SILVER SPONSORS Delta Eta Boulé Pepsi University of Colorado at Boulder TABLE SPONSORS Cadillac Pencol Compounding Pharmacy Porter Billups Leadership Academy HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS Cherry Creek High School Cherry Creek School District The Culture, Equity & Leadership Team {CELT} Contemporary Learning Acadamy Denver Public School District East High School IN KIND AND VERY SPECIAL THANKS Rosemarie Allen, PhD Al’s Formal Wear Mr. Javon Brame Mrs. Gwen Brewer Coffee at the Point Judge Chris Colley Mr. Haroun Cowans David’s Bridal-Aurora Joanne Davidson Dr. Zelda DeBoyes Mr. Gregg Diggs Five Points Business District

Jack and Jill Denver Chapter Associates Jack and Jill Father’s Auxiliary Ms. Sherry Jackson Mrs. June Johnson Mr. Michael Johnson Mrs. Charlotte Mervin— Denver Marriott Mr. Omar Montgomery Mr. Gregory Moore New Hope Baptist Church Ms. Tamara Rhone

Ryan Ross, PhD Royal Guard Security Mr. Dion Sanchez—Denver Marriott Mrs. Victoria Scott-Haynes Mrs. Rhetta Shead Lamont Smith TaRhonda Thomas – 9NEWS Mr. Daryl Walker Mrs. Sylvia Walker Ms. Tracy Winchester

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Dancing with Denver’s Stars

On August 27, 2016 the Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Denver Chapter Beaus traveled to Historic Five Points Denver. There the Beaus learned about the rich history and culture of the district. Often called the “Harlem of the West,� it was a frequent stop for jazz greats, including Billie Holliday and Louis Armstrong. Denver City Councilman Albus Brooks and Tracy Winchester, Executive Director of Five Points Business District also spoke to the Beaus about the $300 million dollar redevelopment on the Welton Street Corner.

Following the presentation, the 23 Beaus cleaned the neighborhood by picking up trash, removing graffiti and painting dumpsters. Working alongside the Beaus were Jack and Jill Denver Chapter fathers. This community service project provided a great service, spread goodwill and made an immediate impact in the neighborhood. Well done, 2016 Beaus!

The criminal justice system in America is broken. We live in a country where Shanesha Taylor, a black mother, leaves her kids in the car for a thirty minute interview and faces ten days in jail, while Catalina Clouser, a white mother, can drive for twelve miles with her baby on the roof of her car and not get any jail time. The justice system could use some improvement, and I think through banning private prisons, and cracking down on racial profiling, we may just achieve that dream.

Jails have been able to be bought by private interests for a very long time (since 1852 in fact). During the presidency of Ronald Reagan, however, they were pushed into the limelight. This did, of course, disproportionately affect African Americans. On top of that, Private Prison corporations actively lobby for more prisoners.

One of these companies, The CCA, said in their 2010 annual report “[We] continue to persue a number of initiatives in order to increase our occupancy and revenue.” (Gaming The System, Justice Policy Institute 2011) This lobbying can force quotas for arrest rates and profiling. Banning private prisons and the lobbying for more arrests is needed in the fight to fix the system.

More needed, however, is a permanent death for racial profiling. The thought in many justice institutions is that African Americans are inherently criminals. But the FBI says otherwise. “However, according to FBI crime statistics by race, it isn’t blacks who are driving criminal activity. Actually in 2014, blacks committed only 28.3% of all crimes.” (racisminamerica.org).

Police Officers still disproportionately target black youth. Many African American men have been shot down for buying candy while many white people have pulled guns and not faced jail. There is something fundamentally wrong in human existence when brown skin is considered more dangerous than the barrel of a gun.

The solution to this is not a simple one. Officers need to be held accountable for racial profiling. No ifs, ands, or buts, no “slaps on the wrist.” In order to stop this path of thought that it is okay to stop some one based solely on their race, we need actual consequences for these people. Another great option was the End Racial Profiling Act, that was unfortunately struck down in congress in 2011.

The Criminal Justice System is supposed to work for us. It’s supposed to punish the bad and protect the good. However, that line has long been blurred in this country. If we do any of the things mentioned above, we might have a chance at real justice, at real peace in our community. But we as black youth have to mobilize. We are the future. It is everyone’s duty to fight for what they believe in, and using the skills I’ve learned over the past few months, I plan to do just that.

PARENTS | Ms Bernique Abiakam and Mr.Ojukwu Abiakam SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Archdiocesan speech champion, 1st team all academic sports, Junior National Young Leaders Conference attendee, Scripps Spelling Bee State Finalist, Basketball Letter, Track Letter. All state Choir Finalist ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES AP Angels For Excellence, Denver East Black Student Alliance, Pianist Jazz choir, Shorter AME Young People’s Division member, Denver Kappa League, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track ESCORT | Miss Shyanne Vaden

PARENT | Ms. Francesca Diggins and Mr. Scott Blake SCHOOL | Rangeview High School HONORS AND AWARDS 4 year Academic Letter, 4 year Varsity Basketball Letter, Football Letter, All 4 years “Academic Highest Honors” Honor Roll, 2016 East Metro Athletic Conference 1st Team All Conference, 2016 East Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year, 2015-2016 CHSAA Colorado State High School Championship Final Four, Athletic Honor Roll 4 years-Varsity Boys Basketball, 2015 East Metro Athletic Conference Honorable mention for basketball, 2013-2014 CHSAA Colorado State High School Championship Great Eight, First recruit for University of Denver by head coach Rodney Billups - class of 2017, Full Ride Scholarship Recipient - University of Denver ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Rangeview Varsity Basketball 2013-2017, Rangeview Varsity football 2014-2015, Chauncey Billups Elite Basketball Academy ESCORT | Miss Kylah Coleman

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Campbell SCHOOL | Denver South High School HONORS AND AWARDS Two-time letterman in soccer and baseball, honor roll ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Church band, school news show, church volunteer, soccer, baseball ESCORT | Miss Kori Kelly

PARENTS } Mr. and Mrs. Corey Clay SCHOOL | Cherokee Trail High School HONORS AND AWARDS CTHS Honor Roll for three years, Academic Letter, CTHS department award for exceptional scholarship, leadership, effort and/or improvement in mathematics for two years, promoted to a flight sergeant for civil air patrol.

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES National Honor Society, Student A.C.T.I.O.N. Task Force, Civil Air Patrol, cashier at Target, track and field ESCORT | Miss Tatiana Dixons

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman SCHOOL | Denver South High School HONORS AND AWARDS Three-time Letterman in Football, Honor Roll, Special teams Captain, 2nd lieutenant in Jrotc, Cadet of the year ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA),Black Student Alliance, Cereal club, Singers club, Christian athletes club , Cooking club, King Baptist church Mime ministry, King Baptist church Camera ministry, King Baptist church Choir, Peer tutoring, Football, Baseball, Drawing, Babysitting ESCORT | Miss Kae’Shauna Reed

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. William Davis SCHOOL |Smoky Hill High School HONORS AND AWARDS Multiple Good Citizenship Awards, Gospel Fest Dance team 1st place ESCORT | Miss Jaiden Paris

PARENTS | Mr. Omar Montgomery and Ms. Regina Edmondson SCHOOL| Rangeview High School HONORS AND AWARDS Honor Roll, Two time recipient of the United States President’s award for community service, completing over 150 hours of community service each year, Youth Entrepreneur of the year award, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Outstanding Leadership and excellence Award Jack and Jill of America, NAACPYouth Leadership Award, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award- Jack and Jill of America ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Rotary International, Jack and Jill of America- Regional Teen Officer, Immediate Past Teen President, Kappa Alpha Psi- Kappa League, Omega Psi Phi- Omega Leadership Academy, Varsity Football, Varsity Track, NAACP ESCORT | Miss Laurel Wilson

PARENTS | Dr. and Mrs. Brian Gildas Fuller SCHOOL | Alexander Dawson High School HONORS AND AWARDS High School Summer Research Scholar at the UCLA School of Engineering (Summer, 2016), Junior Achievement Business Week 2016 (Second Place Team Award for Most Innovative Idea), Peer Leader Peer Tutor, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award (2015), Selected to participate in the 2015 FIRST/ Denver Regional Robotics Competition ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Jack and Jill of America, Denver Chapter (Teen Vice President, two terms: 2015- present), Jack and Jill Central 2015 Region Teen Conference (Chair of Pages –Appointed), RC Dawson Robotics Team (Team Captain 2016), RC Dawson Robotics Team (Safety Captain 2015), Teen Science Café, University of Colorado Boulder, Makers Club, Dawson CycloCross Team, Team Colorado Kayaking, Educational Travel: Sea Kayaking in La Paz, Baja, Mexico to study the Baja ecosystem; Japan Homestay cultural immersion (pending) ESCORT | Miss Ramya Sinha

PARENT | Ms. Rondalyn Jones SCHOOL | Hope Online Learning Academy HONORS AND AWARDS Class debate winner, student body president, 2014 public speaker, taught an aviation class to Jr. high students, flew 7 aircrafts ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Harvest Christian Center, Hands Community Garden, Helping Hands Food Bank, On Laughter Silvered Wings, Young Eagles Flight Program, student photographer ESCORT | Miss Tracy Harris

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grant SCHOOL | Smoky Hill High School HONORS AND AWARDS John Lynch Award for Academics, Athletics, and Community Service; Honor Roll, Distinguished Trustee Scholarship, ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Ronald McDonald House Volunteer, The Potter’s House of Denver Food Bank, Future Business Leaders of America and Brotherhood ESCORT |Miss Gaubriella Miller

PARENTS | Mr. Anthony Exum and Ms. Nicole Johnson SCHOOL | Rangeview High School HONORS AND AWARDS 2015 2nd place JV wrestling, 3rd place JV wrestling, 2x state placer in triple jump, 2015 MVP track and field, 2x league champion varsity track triple jump, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th place long jump ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Track and Field, Wrestling ESCORT | Miss Taylor Watson

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Brian Meeks SCHOOL | Cherry Creek High School HONORS AND AWARDS Honor Roll, Top Teen of America President ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Varsity basketball, National Honor Society, Anti-Defamation League, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, African American Leader Council, Brvins Den ESCORT| Miss Indigo Stegner

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Jihad Mujib SCHOOL | Rangeview High School HONORS AND AWARDS University of Denver Pioneer Prep Program, Lettered in football and wrestling, 3 time academic letter ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Varsity Wrestling ESCORT | Miss Zoriah Carter

PARENTS | Rev. and Mrs. Victor Nellum SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Honor Roll, Mayors Youth Award ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Rugby, Colorado Uplift, Basketball, Football, Arts in the Hood Summer Camp ESCORT | Miss Jaydyn Barry

PARENT | Ms. Racheal Rogers SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Lettered in Rugby at East High School, received recognition from Colorado Uplift directors regarding my leadership in and out of class ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Played both Basketball and Rugby at East High School, registered referee for USA rugby, mentor with Colorado Uplift, volunteer with homes of hope, varsity Rugby at Denver East High, Basketball Shooting Guard Registered Referee with USA rugby ESCORT | Miss Mikayla Zeigler

PARENT | Ms. Toi Matthews SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS 2x varsity football letter, Angelairs, Honor’s Choir, 3x favorite pop show group, Ignite award, Lowell award for building community, Best male chorus, Best male lead ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Musical chorus, step team, E.A. Live Broadcast Club, East Theatre Company, Kappa League, ASCEND (AKA’s) ESCORT | Miss Jurnee Calhoun

PARENTS | Ms. Tracey Peters and Mr. Michael Peters SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Outstanding Scholar Black Male Initiative Summit 2013, Recipient for best 10th grade AVID representative 2014-2015, 2nd League Defensive lineman 2015, Defensive line MVP 2015, Master of Ceremonies Kappa League/Guide right graduation 2016, Recipient for Junior AVID representative 2015-2016, Best Supporting Actor Denver East Musical Bring It On 2016, Member of National Thespians Society 2016 ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Head Boy 2016-2017, Executive Rep-BSA 2016-2017, Junior Male Representative 2015-2016, President, BSA 2015-2016, Black Male Initiative Summit (University of Denver) 2012-2013, Member- Denver Kappa League 2013-present, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 2013-present, ASCEND Program 2014-2015, Varsity Football- Player 2013-present, Actor, Finian’s Rainbow 2015, Actor, Bring It On Spring 2016, University of Denver’s Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute 2015 & 2016, NorthEast Denver Leadership Week 2015 ESCORT | Miss Aliyah Cook

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Willie President SCHOOL | Cherokee Trail High School HONORS AND AWARDS Honor Roll, 2x letterman in journalism, 4 outstanding achievement awards for academics, honorable mention award for journalism excellence by the Colorado High School Press Association ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Newspaper, photography, and high school basketball ESCORT | Miss Jasmine Blounts

PARENTS | Mr. Howard Ross and Ms. Jackie Ross SCHOOL | Rangeview High School HONORS AND AWARDS Honor Roll, most improved, player of the year- 10th grade basketball ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES High school basketball and football ESCORT | Miss T’Angela Wilhite

PARENTS | Ms. Denette Polk SCHOOL | Cherokee Trail High School HONORS AND AWARDS 5 department awards for academic achievement in AVID, Science, Math, World Language, and English I have been on the principal’s Honor Roll holding a 3.5 GPA or higher throughout high school. So far I have been accepted at Arizona State University and Colorado State University ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Christ for life drama ministry, Co-chairman of the Cherry Creek Diversity Conference, Community Service at the Ronald Mc Donald house, Volunteered at Twin Peaks homeless shelter for teens and have played baseball since the age of 9 years old.

ESCORT | Miss Aryonne Gibson

PARENTS | Dr. Gregory Diggs and Dr. Alyson Shupe SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Winner of the Destination Imagination High School Regional (Denver), Published Poet, Interviewed for “Youth of Color Share Thoughts on Cops and Creating Change” (article), Opened for an Health and Equity Meeting (selected to present) ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Balarat High School Leader (3 Years), Volunteered at Camp Courage (for kids with cancer) ESCORT | Miss Alexia Kelly

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Tate SCHOOL | Denver East High School HONORS AND AWARDS Two time football letterman, Denver Public Schools Imaginarium grant recipient, Outstanding Leadership Scholarship CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Founder, “The League of Leadership”, focusing on the empowerment of African American youth, Black Student Alliance, East Varsity Football, Colorado Uplift, PHUMC youth group- annual Denum food drive, Warren Village Santa Shop, vacation bible school teacher in Denver and Belize ESCORT | Miss. Mecca Hamlett

PARENTS | Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wyatt SCHOOL | Smoky Hill High School HONORS AND AWARDS Three Year Lettermen for football, Honor Roll, Parkside Animal Hospital Intern ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Varsity Football, DECA, Unified Basketball, Varsity Track, Athletics and Beyond, Diversity Leadership Team, Brotherhood, and Link Leader ESCORT | Miss Tyler Speller

Jadyn Barry Jasmine Blount Jurnee Calhoun Zoriah Carter Kylah Coleman Aliyah Cook

Tatiana Dixon Aryonne Gibson Mecca Hamlett Tracy Harris Alexa Kelly Kori Kelly

Gaubriella Miller Jaiden Paris Kae’Shauna Reed Ramya Sinha Tyler Speller Indigo Stegner

Shyanne Vaden Taylor Watson Tangela Wilhite Laurel Wilson Mikayla Zeigler

2015 BEAUS

Brandon Arnold Daniel Brown Jr. Khari Campbell Austin Cooper Brandon Crockett Dalton Davidson Kahari Gordon Jordan Grant Tarnell Green Brenden Harris Solomon Henderson Dasan Hoover Jalen Inglemon Javan Lanier Travis McKoy Ezinna “Ezi” Ohaya Zacqariah Richmond Jordan Robinson Christopher Simmons Lavelle Simmons Joseph Smittick Noah Spicer Andre Thompson Bryce von Phul-Chewning Samuel Warren Ashton West Darian Williams Michael Williams Carlton ‘Amir’ Wynn Abel Ykalo

2014 BEAUS

Alfred Kenechukwu (Kenny)Agbim Reginald AlanAusler, Jr. Pryce SalvantBatey Daylen IsacuzBowen Kameron DesmondBrandon Isaiah MatthewBrown JaronBrown Julian RhamoneCarey Morgan BieloFlowers Derek EugeneHawkins Rico TerrellHenderson, II Jeremiah Josiah AaronHodges Alfred LeroyJohnson, Jr. Noah Juwon-PorterJones

Dion James Williams Langston Alfonso Williams Brandon Tucker Gordon Willis Solomon Terry Yon

2011 BEAUS

Nasir MalikLittle Steven MalikMcAlester Noah Mourning Okiefe OnoriodeOgbe John EthanPriddy Elijah Quentin RandelleSanford Rayvon AhmadSolomon DarnellSteel-Tyler LeonardSteel-Tyler Noah ChristianTate Justice NathanTaylor Darian JamalTurner Timothy StevenWhitlow Arsean MarquezWilbon

2013 BEAUS

Myles Adams Nathaniel Bradley, III Charles M. Bruce Kameron Butler Kyle Colley Sequoyah Copeland-Doyle Nathaniel Cox Dawit Gebresellassie Deion Graham-Long Trevon Hamlet Corey Hickman Antonio Lamar (TJ) Hill DeAndre Hill Justin Howard David Hughes Jamal Johnson Dakari Lawrence Kennedy Lindsay Phillip Mars

Ashton Matthews Elijah Miller Vaughn O’Hara Nosakhare Osazuwa Andrew Phillips Dwight H. Pullen III Josiah Sayles Jordan Strickland Staylen Taylor Andrew Tillman Solomon J. Van Buren Jeremiah Wright-Graham

2012 BEAUS

2012 Beaus Clarence Allen, III Kerrian De’Love Chambers, II William Andrew Cummings Mark Antonio Dean, Jr. Damien Lawann Douglas, Jr. Omari Izim Green Collin Edward Hargrow Ernest Christopher Hill William Tre’Lyons Hunter Cody Joseph Jackson Brannon Maurice Jones Elijah Lloyd Martin Bradley DeMon Miller Cameron Marquis Mosley Alexander Hayes Neal Rodney Gaye Perry, Jr. Anthony Lebron Sanford Malcolm Lee Stephens Nicholas Bartholomew Turner Eduardo James White

Anthony Anglin Bishop Archer Nicolas Arosemena Ashton Atmore George Beals Jordan Bickerstaff Cameron Billinghurst Terrance Bishop Clayton Brown Zachary Buchanan Aaron Daniels Abdel Desta As-Sabuur Ealey Sandy Fisher Kenneth Freeman, III Stephaun Gaddis David Isaiah Gaffney Collins Gantz Kyle Gilmore Max Haynes David Jones, Jr. Richard Norwood, Jr. Avion Perkins Kayin President Austin Ruff Elijah Ruff Thomas Singleton Jaron Walker Darrell Walker, Jr. Derrick Wheeler, II

2010 BEAUS

Jimmie Marcel Austin, Jr. Allen Jeffrey Bolden, Jr. Avery Elijah Boyd Bryant Eugene Brown, Jr. David Aaron Alexander Brown, II Vincent Stacy Brown, Jr. Michael Angelo Carlo Alex Lee Carter, II Kristopher Maurice Colley, II John Albert Mercer Conway, IV Paul Alexander Deaderick Gregory Scott Fairweather, II DeVaughn Jordan Gamlin Dakota William Gonring Clayton Tyler Greene Kori Cerval Hazel Torre Allen Hill Corbin Chandler Jones Sergio Guillermo King Danie l Curtis Leaver Brendan Ray Matthews Kyle Nathaniel Patterson Kaylen Parnell Penn Brandon Ellis Pollard Trey Ahmod Richardson Jeffrey Turhan Smith, II David James Spicely Nate Lee Sturges Erik Blair Wetmore Spencer James Whittington Thomas Jeffrey Williams Trae Gideon Williams

2009 BEAUS

Kendall DeWayne Brandon Christopher Russell Carter Taran Shea Crawford Zavean Patrick Daniels Cameron Michael Dews Stephan Benjamin Dickens Darien DuSean Dunn Christopher Charles Ennis Jarrod DeWayne Ewing John Terrell Fruit Marqui Alexander Gill D’Moye Lonnel Gordon Myles David Harper Diamond Earl Gillis Julian Alphonso Hawkins

Jonathan Jason Mobley Tyler Harlon Neal Michael Tyrone Reilly Joshua Neil Russell Royce Lynn Sanders, II Andrew Dominique Smith Christopher Norman Smith Marcus Earl Jahmai Steward Reginald Carlisle Sudduth, II Devin William Thaxton Coty Carter Walker Daniel Scott Wetmore Denzel Edward Williams Philip David Hill, Jr. Kammwrin Rusha Johnson Jevonte Kimball Naulls Knight Avery Kyle Brendon Love William Kibet Martin Dante Alan Miles Askia Cheikh N’Diaye Robby Dexter Turk Dexter Bartholomew Turner Jacobe JaVonte Payne Forest Jefferson Simms, III Darius David West Lawson Alexander Williams Korey Rashad Williams Charles Jerome Wilson, Jr. William Jamal Wilson Christopher Isaac Wynn Brian Dominique Young

2008 BEAUS

Kahler Snane Billinghurst Nathan Lanze Brown, Jr. James Eugene Bryant Michael McKinley Davis, II Kendall Turner Early Marcus Robert Flowers Aaron Rashod Giron Micah Kenneth Green Kendall J. Gregory-McGhee Deion Joiner Hardy Edward James Harlan, Jr. Greyland Jarrington Kindrick Howell Taylor Cortland Johnson David Irving Jones Philip Bruce Jones Aris Strawn Lewis-Molock

Adrian Jamal Lockett Benjamin Curley Madry Michael Anthony Marshall Joshua Nathaniel Martin Thomas William Matthew, II Brandon Earl Miller Marray Marsae Napue Kevin Neal Patterson, II Ethan John Rice Valerian James Riddle Kendall Trey Robertson Jervae’ Montrel Roquemore Gamachu Kelil Said Eriq Carlos Shipp Travis Raymond Smith Bradley Mario Achim Steward Terrance David Walker

2007 BEAUS

David Wardell Arterberry Terrance Kevin Boyd Gregory W. Brennan Marion Courtenay Brown Jaren Alan Carr-Rabb Eric Jamaal Coleman Julian Taylor Daniels Raymon Anthony Doane Mahad Menelik Fahieh Cameron Patrick Greene Lee Arthur Hall, Jr. Joseph Alexander Harris Nathaniel Bruce Hayes, Jr. Andre Akeem Lanier Brandon Joseph Lewis Nicholas Royce Lewis Evan Lee Martin Shaine Anthony McGee

2006 BEAUS

Justin Anderson Lorenzo Armijo Roman Ashford Efren Bonner Dennis Bronson Christopher Burton Terrence Caldwell Shane Franklin Darwin Grant, Jr. Amal Gumbs Lucius Haley Christopher Hamilton Jerrell Johnson John Jones, II Kennedy Kendrick Laurence Levi Demar Lewis Justin Lewis Alvin Logan, Jr. Austin Lowe Christopher Moore Edward Morris, II Nigel Nelson Oluwafemi Ogungbenle Matthew Owens Derek Polk Jr. Melvin Ramsey, II Thomas Richardson Douglas Robbins Jordon Schultz Garrett Simpson Terrence Williams

2005 BEAUS

Elliott Alston Clarence Anderson, III Enoch Arthur-Asmah Edward Battle, Jr Javon Brame Cameron Burl Casey Burnett Hosea Cannon, III Corey Flynn Joshua Greenwood Brendon Henderson Lawrence Howard Barett Howell Raymond Huff, Jr. Jerome Jackson Anthony Jamison Corey Jefferson Isaiah Kelley Kelyn Lanier Rasheed Lawal Butch Lewis Joshua Madry Garrett Martin-Proctor Donnie McCaskill Elliott Naves Kellen Owens Rickey Ruff Timothy Samuels, Jr Reginald Sanders, Jr Ed Kelly Sanford Justin Schultz Kevin Sheffield Melvin Sneed, II Collen Warner Ahmaad Williams Amir Williams Basil Williams II Austin Young

2004 BEAUS John Brooks Jeremy Brown Brandon Bruce Devin Brunson Joseph Burney Marcus Curry Michael Dickson Evan Eskridge Michael Evans Ashton Fuller

Justin Gautier Charles Gilford III Malcom Glenn Andrew Goodwin Aaron Green Adrian Green Andre Hines Jai Holiday Carneel Hollins, Jr. Randy Jones Michael King-Stockton Kenneth Lanier Mark Moss Anthony PorchĂŠ Torry Quansah Mike Ramsey Garret Richason Wallace Sam Tristen Sampson-Wheeler Michael Sapp Zackery Semien Dominick Taylor Ryan Turk Demitric Willson Evan Wright

2003 BEAUS

Kevin Allen Barton Anderson Terry Anderson Jamelle Austin Colangelo Berry Jerraud Coleman Eric Davis Kyle Davis Taurean Davis Tamoi Elliott Rahsaan Gethers

Carleton Goggins Wilbert Granger Troy Guillory Jason Hobson Marcus Howery Jamal Hussein Bryson Jenkins Derrick Keeton Dewayne Keeton Varron Knights Etienne Materre Aaron Matthews Stephen Mobley Vorry Moon Julius Oatts Dion Rabouin Austin Richason LaBrandon Shead Brandon Small Bill Tomlin Derek Whetstone Ashton Williams

2002 BEAUS

Brian Armstrong Zane Belton Donnell Britt Grant Brown James Brown Kellen Burl Cameron Caldwell Theo Chapman John Collins, Jr. Jasson Crockett Richard Elmore, Jr. Brian Hayes Reggie Hicks, II Richard James

Kevin Johnson Darryl Keeton, II Leonard King, III Randall Little Claudie Minor, III Andrew Naves Bradford Peagler Alan Pettis Akibu Rease James Reeves Brandon Rice Quincy Shannon Brandon Smith Frederick Thompson Gerred Underwood Jeffrey Vaden, II Marcus Woods

2001 BEAUS

Zacchaeus Boss Devin Casteel Fenell Davis Jason Fordham Alfred Frazier Christopher Gantz, Jr. Kristopher Gibson Christopher Grant Jason Green David Griffith, II Derek Gwinn Michael Hamilton, II Dominique Kelley Darren Lewis Lance McCain Edward Moss, II Bryan Norrington Tristan Phillips Aaron Preston William Robbins Vincent Rogers John Smith Jermaine Stepney David Tabano Julius Vaughns Allen Webb, II Robert Williams

Matthew Burkett is an investor and philanthropist with a proven track record for unlocking value in underutilized opportunities that result in growing wealth, increasing balance and giving back. He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of The Flyfisher Group, a capital, consulting and holding company that specializes in growing sustainable assets. As Chairman and CEO, Burkett directs The Flyfisher Group’s investment strategy and decisions, firm governance and investor relations.

Burkett has held a number of operating and advisory roles, including Chairman, Director, CEO, President, and Managing Principal of The Flyfisher Capital Group’s portfolio companies. A serial entrepreneur, he is committed to helping other entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial businesses become successful organizations with enduring long-term value.

Burkett serves his communities through The Burkett Family Foundation and Lincoln Hills Cares – enriching the lives of families, young people and the elderly. Burkett currently serves on the Board of Trustees at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. He is a member of Colorado Forum and is a participant of the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Leadership Program.

A leader and catalyst for change in the current DPS reform efforts, Mr. Dawkins has spent more than fifteen years working in Denver’s schools, which has helped him develop deep insight into education and an unwavering commitment to the students he serves. He is constantly inspired by his students, which only deepens his resolve to increase student achievement and to make sure all his students are prepared for college or careers.

Before becoming Principal of Manual High School, Mr. Dawkins was principal of Denver’s Hamilton Middle School, where he worked to improve the culture, increase academic performance, close achievement gaps, and ensure equity and access for all students. In 2014, during his tenure at Hamilton Middle School, he was awarded the prestigious Education Center’s Principal of the Year award. Mr. Dawkins has also worked as a teacher at South High School, an administrative intern at Thomas Jefferson High School, and an assistant principal and principalin-residence at Martin Luther King Jr. Early College.

Ass Principal of Manual High School, Mr. Dawkins is committed to building positive relationships that connect and motivate great people, as well as engage families and communities, which he knows impacts students’ success.

Having grown up just six blocks away from Manual High School, Nick has deep roots in the community and a steadfast belief in the boundless potential of the kids he serves.

INVOCATION Pastor Haroun K. Cowans BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM & HOLIDAY MEDLEY Beautillion Warblers (Pre-K through 6th Grade) Jack and Jill Denver Chapter Children Directed by Ms. Natasha Crayton and sMs. V. Faye Wilson Tate Accompanied by Mr. Daryl Walker WELCOME Mrs. Toshia Cowans, Mrs. Simone Ross & Mrs. Deirdre Wilson Beautillion Tri-Chairs MASTERS OF CEREMONY Mr. Matthew Burkett & Mr. Nickolas Dawkins BEAU & ESCORT PROCESSIONAL CORPORATE & COMMUNITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRESENTATION Mrs. Rhetta Shead, Choreographer DINNER & DANCING

2000 BEAUS

William Allen Anderson Rodney Dee Billups Jovon Marcel Bouknight Charles Oscar Bunton II Jeremiah DeShaun Butler Jeremiah-Christopher Case Eric Matthew Cohen Dewey Chauncy Crayton, Jr. Brian Kenneth Crichlow Goeffrey Sean Crowell Javad Lawrence Fields Stephan Maurice Gater Jamaal Hasani Glenn Kristopher John Green Charles Reginald Gwinn, Jr. Patrick Lee Hardiway, II Andrew Joseph Hendricks Derrick Lamont Hendrix Dontae Lamar Hendrix Joshua David Jordan Janmal Rashard Merritt Brendan Newton John Franklin Noble II Drew Renaldo Owens Durwin Evan Pemberton Marlon Antwon Peoples Douglass Ray Ross II Ryan Michael Scott Thomas Herbert Simmons Raphael Nagare Terry

1999 BEAUS

Jasmin Treneil Akerele Kellen Lamaar Allen Mason Jamal Barrett Cullen Alexander Casteel Brandon Albert Eubanks William Jamil Jennings Farbes Robert Henry Franklin, II Paul Scott Frazier, Jr. Kevin Charles Gibson Aundra Goodrum, II Ernest D. Gordon, III Walter Johnathan Greene, III Marcus Terrell Houston Steven Lewis Hunter Brandon Francis Johnson Kim Richard Jones, II Andre Christian Vien McGregor

Jermehl Wesley Redwine Ramon Jamar Reese Rollo Jermaine Reese Jonathan Renfroe, Jr. Ryan Edward Ross Bryan Marcus Swarn Michael Joseph Tisdell Tyrone Lee Turner Steven Kayin Waite

1996 BEAUS

Matthew Edward Mitchell David Bernard Oliver, III Brandon Hamilton Ostry Bockarie Julius Parkinson David Javon Patterson Taurean Russell Peterson Baxter Euell Porter, VI Adam Christopher Sartin Maurice Carwell Scott, Jr. Darcy Darnell Shaw Edwin Alexander Smith, Jr. Kevin Anthony Walton Kenan Ajani Warner Lyman Jabari Wimbs Lonnell Grant Wylie RamĂłn Saxton Young

1998 BEAUS

Tellus Martin Barnes, II Edward Dale Bracken, III Marques Harland Brewer Thomas Asad Clinton Andrew Charles Cobb, II Jevon Lysander Dennis Nicholas A. Dogan T’Errance Elliott Favors Evan Eumir Floyd Frank Cameron Glinton Jamaal Omari Harmon Caulden Miles Jackson Marcus David Johnson Reginald Jones, II Pernell Zachary Marsh Michael Dominic McQuaide Frank Junior Mills, IV Vincent Robert Mitchell, III Harrrison David Nealey Khaile Keith Piper

Jason Earl Pugh Avant Douglas Ramsey Nubian Mandre Smoots Thomas Garrett Sweed Everett Tyrone Tabb Hance Jarvis Taplin Leonard Thomas Teague, III Chevis La-Var Thompson Reginald Quinn Washington Quentin Jerome WheelerBell Brian Keith Whetstone Theo Earl Wilson

1997 BEAUS

Derek Anthony Applewhite Ockavia Kwame Brockington David Adam Bulow Christopher Corey Cason Wilberton Castleberry, III Welford Whaley DuBois Cowan Anthony Marquis Farmer Detavio Ricardo FikesSamuels Adrian Albert Doron Foreman Kristian Andre Gatewood Elder Granger, II Tremayne Thomas Hackney Cassio Stephen Harris Lovell Bradley Houston Leon Andrew Russel Kiel Gabriel Shawn Lindsay Matthew Qunnell Nave Jawara Narzell Partee Brian Allen Peagler Brandon Wade Pryor

Jessie Lamont Boman Kobie Okera Bowles Bryan Aaron Boykin Gregory Bernard Brown, Jr. Vincent Brown, Jr. Dann Hunter Burks Christopher Ernest Clemons Darton Lane Connally Gerald Joseph Cooper Wondame NeSaunete Davis Brandon Andrew Gipson Eric Shaun Hamilton Nathaniel James Hill Roman Joseph Hollowell Casey Jamahl Irvin Jonathan Ashely Collis Johnson Stewart Gilbert Martin McGee Brandon Cooper McKnight Jovan Emerson Melton Maurice Anthony Nelson Kareem Khamis Nulan Benjamin Uchenna Okeke Christopher Aaron Robinson Troy Austin Robinson Duan Anthony Ruff Justin Calef Shaw James Edward Sullivan, III Jason Ashay Willis Thalamus Gemal Woods

1995 BEAUS

Uzoma Uchenna Aniniba Kamau Youmeus Bailey Barry Charles Bankhead Eric Damon Beechum John-Blair Bickerstaff Tyree Alexander Booker Erik Ryan Boykin James Earl Bragg Zackrick Ali Cannady Stephen Landon Collins Omar Jamal Cooper Marcus Dewayne Dawson Corey Chukwudi Emecheta Brad Mandele Ford Polica James Houston Franklin Knous Jackson Michael William Johnson Hugh Anthony Lindsay, II Benjamin David Mann Michelin Christopher Massey Kenneth Moten, Jr. Jerrick Lavor Perkins Marques Jason Purvis Gideon Byron Senkeeto Dawud Akil Taylor Michael Calonzo Taylor Seth Jamal Taylor Hakeem Akbarali Thobhani Abayneh Rufaro Turner Casaun Andrew Turner

1994 BEAUS

Robert Leslie Ashford Paul Darryl Boykin, II Cyrus Terrell Callum Nathan Carr Nathan Matthew Cochran Damon Lee Green James Amissah Hammond Khary Oronde Harmon John Arberia Harris, Jr. Steven Louis Hill LaTierre Fernandez-Titus Hobson Germaine Danyell Hunter Anthony Jacobs James Michael David Jennings Larry Lynell Littleton Marcus Eugene McDavid

1991 BEAUS

Peter David Noel Damon Anthony Parker Abraham Mark Payton Jason Wade Phillips Marcus Karega Rausch Nathaniel Edward Reed Jeremy Marques Ross Derek Leonard Showers Omari Tarik Trimble Jason Manu Wright

1993 BEAUS Nebiyu Asfaw

Bernard Tyronne Bickerstaff, Jr. Sedrick Andrew Bouknight Christopher Wayne Casteel Patrick Neal Connally Carl Evans Crayton, Jr. Craig Alan Davis Danny Coye Fisher Romail DeJuan Gordon Anthony Eric Graves Norman Tarique Harris, III Darian Burnell Keon Henry Andre Tremayne Hudson Jamal Brandon Jackson Ernest William Jones David Cooper Lawrence Hap Ming Link Chi legg Joshua Christopher Mitchell Rafael Don Q. Montalvo Russell Objoma Okeke Tokunbo Joseph Olowookere Robert Leon Patterson, II Yahya Rahmaan Elbert O’Neal Robinson

Elijah Kellam Sott Marcus Alan Shepard Thomas Cyprian Trotman Kevin Payton Wells Troy Dennis Wells Mark Anthony Williams Brandon Fredrick Willis

1992 BEAUS

Ellis Nee Anete Abbey Christopher Lamar Anderson Bryan Andrew Applewhite Gordon Latrell Austin Brian Keith Benard E. Jamahl DuBois Black Mark Alfred Burks Sean Tyler Gibson Michael John Guidry Emmanuel Abaka Hammond Micah Jamel Hainesworth Dewey Lynwood Jackson, IV Eric Jackson David Allen Johnson Daniel Phillip Knopf Alvin Joseph LaCabe Rendell Eshēy Lawrence Marshall Raycene Lyons Paul Lawrence Martin, III Philip Frederick Martin Adrian Murráy Minor Shimalis Theophilus Nunley Joshua Weatherly Scott Ahmad Carvel Terry Ray William Weathersby

Robert A. Brown Marlon D. Buggs Desmond Aitch Davis Tony Lamar Dixon Damon Jamal Herring Tike A. Heshimu Jevard Hilton Hitch Frederick Vincent Howard Mike Jerome Martin Ian Ray Mitchell John Anthony Moore André Douglas Nunley Timothy Curtis Simmons, Jr.

1991 BEAUS

Robert A. Brown Marlon D. Buggs Desmond Aitch Davis Tony Lamar Dixon Damon Jamal Herring Tike A. Heshimu Jevard Hilton Hitch Frederick Vincent Howard Mike Jerome Martin Ian Ray Mitchell John Anthony Moore André Douglas Nunley Timothy Curtis Simmons, Jr. Billy Ray Stiggers, II Helios Casimir Walker John Lawren Whiteside

1990 BEAUS

Johnny Michael Adams Macoe Yusef Alston Randy Francois Brewer John William Buckner, II Damon Deshaun FindleyPonds Charles Galen Griffie, Jr. Byron Douglas Hill Londell Demone Jackson Aaron Jason Jones Koby Joe Langley Kirk Alan Love Jerome Lamont Martin Jermaine Patrick Massey Kevin Louis Mosley William Perron Peay Anthony Wells Pigford

1985 BEAUS

1989 BEAUS

Walter Dwaine Reggans Damonic Koreeme Robertson Jevin Alan Terry Terence Joel Viner

1989 BEAUS

Erone L. Adams Michael Damon Armstrong Damon O. Barry Rodrick L. Carter Don E. Craighead, II Gregory John Crichlow Michael H. Dural Toraino Deon Golston Rahsaan David Hall Bryan M. Holdman Patrick Lynn Holloway Troy Julius Hudson Terry Lamont Jackson Diogenes A. Marcanno Darryl Adrian McGowan Patric Duane McGowan Brian E. Milton Pete J. Nunley Sean Jeremy Palmer Ulysses Parker, II Roosevelt J. Price Gregory L. Shaw Kevin C. Walker Dietric D. Williams

1988 BEAUS

Sean Alan Blakey Kendrick Ladon Brame Christopher Ellis Coburn Frederic Trevor Crowe Lamont Tewarner Dailey Kevin Jurae Dilworth Conrad Michael Evans, II Kenneth Darnell Hampton

Byron Gerard Henry Eric Steven Hickman Paul Anthony Hicks Whitney Cartel Lanier Anthony William Lyons Harvey Walter Patton, II Albert Cedrick Ransom Vincent Caesar Richmond Michael Eugene Shepard Monroe Morales Trotman, III

1987 BEAUS

David Roosevelt Arteberry Jay Carl Barry Luiel Jamal Coleman Te James Deline Rodney Madison Easterling William Andrew Fogler, II Frederick Lorenzo Harris, Jr. James Thomas Harris, II James Erick Jones Kyle La Marc Love Gregory Lamar Primus Damon Elliot Roath Kevin Bernard Roberts William Richard Roberts, II Travis Desmond Rundlet Renard Anthony Simmons Herbert Allen Smith, II

Sean Christopher Steward Charles Edward Taylor, Jr. Leonard Charles Watkins Ronald Rumaldo Young

1986 BEAUS

William Henry Bowman, IV Jonathan Lamar Boyd Gary Dwight Brewer Anthony AndrĂŠ Carr Corey Chaneal Cross Darrell Clay Diggs Rodney Paul Felton Monwell Dwight Fuller Kevin Eugene Harris Anthony Orlando Hopkins Derrick Lamont Johnson Steven Jerome Juniel Troy Wayne Lee Nathaniel Bernard Norman Robert Lee Owens Keith Earl Reid Jeffrey Jacob Shockley Milton Barnett Smith, Jr. Thelonious William Starner James Alfred Toliver, II Benjamin Joseph Wilson, Jr .

Timothy Tyrone Ashley Earl Don Allen Banks, Jr. Adrian Rusel Clark, Jr. William Henry Coker, IV Kevin Robert Devine Terry Neal Easley, II Keith David Hammock Robinson George Michael Kelley Todd Antony Palmer Durl Carl Reed Reginald Darrell Ross-Delaney Charles Clifford Thatch Ronald White Robert Calvin Whiteside, III Alan Russell Williams Jay R. Wortham

1984 BEAUS

Kevin Babb John Brown Derrick Canady Rexford Canady Wade Cook Earl Easley Maurice E. Frilot Greg Haynes Vaughn D. Henderson Steve Holt Lloyd Hickey Tory Johnson Mickey Joseph Kevin Nettles Andre Patterson Jack Smith Eric M. Willis

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