JNJ Souvenir Journal

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Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Empowered to Make a Change.
Destined for Greatness.

Saturday,March 5th
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2022 Chapter members

Tammi Abney Latasha Grinnell Abigail Perpall
Tracy Adams Rachel Guy Michelle Peters
Brandy Alfred Colette Haigler Marsha Price
Kimulique Allen Darlise Harrisonn Monica Purdy
Allena Anderson Tamia Harris-Tryon Nkoyo Robinson
Dia Baggett Lisa Hicks Carolyn Ross
Lori Beard Cynthia Holland-Tucker Djameal Rounsoville
Eve Bell Joelle Hinds Christa Sanford
Monica Brooks Aliya Horne Elisha Scott
Christina Brown Vera Ingram Sadie Sherman
Kimberly Brown Gevel Jackson Arisha Smith
Shonn Brown Thomica James-Evans Nicole Smith
Andrea Butler Danvier Johnson-Green Natalie Sorrell
Annika Cail Danyel Jones Monica Stansberry
Jarita Camacho Deseri Kelley Misha Sturns
Camille Cannon Eboni Kelly-Williams Mia Terrell
Stephanie Carter Katrina Keyes Tiffany Terry
Audra Chavis Shaunterra Kirkwood Concita Thomas
Tonika Clayton Tiffany Knight Freida Toles
Elaine Cole Anna Lamikanra Latasha Vaughn
Summer Collins Latisha Leverette Dawn Walker
Kim Cooks Judy London-Young Pamela Ward
Shannon Cowherd Lisa McLeod-Thompson Janina Washington
Travene Crawford Jasmine McGown Tanya Watkins
Katherine Crooms Bernice Middleton Jessica Dixon Weaver
Andrea Evans Lanesha Minnix Bree West
Henrilyn Fennell Michelle Muller Timika Wilson
Veretta Frazier Nancy Myers Monica Wright
Irene Gicheru Alecia Nero
Tershea Green Kayla Odom
Alexis Greer Nicole Patton

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Sensational South Central Region

Dear Family and Friends of the Dallas Chapter,

Danielle Wesley I bring greetings on behalf of the officers and mothers of the South Central Region,
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Dallas
Regional Director Chapter’s 45th Annual Beautillion, honoring the accomplishments of the
South Central Region community’s brightest young men. The Beautillion, which started in 1977,
E-mail: [email protected] empowers African American youth males by building character, leadership, and
service and preparing these fine young men for life. “Empowered to Make a
LaKenya Collins Change. Destined for Greatness.” This year’s theme reflects the significance of the
past and celebrates the bright future that awaits – extraordinary leaders for
Regional Treasurer extraordinary times.
South Central Region
E-mail: [email protected] Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated boasts of more than 252 chapters nationwide,
representing more than 40,000 family members. We are dedicated to nurturing
Vanessa LaFleur future leaders by offering diverse programming focused on leadership
development, civic duty, community service and philanthropic giving. Moreover,
Regional Secretary the South Central Region is committed to striving for and demonstrating excellence
South Central Region in our chapters and children to create lasting impacts in our communities. The
E-mail: [email protected] Dallas Chapter embodies this vision and is a testament to our organization’s mission
by honoring its heritage in developing leaders.
Deidra Murphy
Congratulations to President Audra Chavis, the 2022 Beautillion Chairs,
Regional Member-At-Large Committees and the Dallas Chapter. As evidenced, this night is only a success
South Central Region because of your unwavering diligence and tireless service.

E-mail: [email protected] Again, on behalf of the South Central Region, we (Regional Treasurer LaKenya
Collins, Regional Secretary Vanessa LaFleur, Member-at-Large Deidra Murphy and
Sativa Leach-Bowen National Corresponding Secretary Sativa Leach-Bowen) wish the Dallas Chapter
continued success on many more “sensational” years of the Beautillion. Thank you
National Corresponding Secretary
South Central Region for being the MODEL in the Region and the nation by “Maximizing and

E-mail: [email protected] Demonstrating Excellence in Leadership.”

All the Best,

Danielle Wesley
22nd Regional Director, South Central Region
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated

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March 5, 2022

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Dallas Chapter
10917 Carissa Drive
Dallas, Texas 75218

Dear Jack and Jill Members,

Congratulations on celebrating the 45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion and presenting 20
outstanding young African American men tonight. Your commitment to nurturing the next
generation of leaders and instilling the values and leadership skills that will serve them well into
their adulthood is exemplary. Tonight's cultural and social enrichment is a testament to your
achievements!

To the Beaus, you come from a long line of brilliant and devoted parents who have empowered
you to make a change. They have entrusted you with the mantle of service and civic duty, and I
believe you are well-equipped to work together to make your communities better because greatness
is your destiny.

For almost 70 years, the Dynamic Dallas Chapter has held signature events where its members and
the community can connect and grow through educational, cultural, and social programming. You
have made a lasting impact in our city!

Warmest regards,

Toni Rose
State Representative
District 110

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Judge Kimberly Brown

254th DISTRICT COURT
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS

February 18, 2022

Greetings Family and Friends:

I am honored along with the mothers of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to present our
45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion. Congratulations are in order for this year’s Beautillion Committee
and the mothers that comprise our Jack and Jill Chapter for their exemplary work in continuing the
legacy of championing excellence in the young African-American men of our Dallas area community. I
am proud to be a part of Jack and Jill and endeavor alongside mothers in supporting young men and
young women thereby shaping our future’s leadership.

This year’s Beautillion theme is “Empowering to Make a Change. Destined for Greatness.” The 20 bright
and deserving young men to be presented have exemplified achievement in becoming tomorrow’s leaders.
I know that we will hear their names called and see the fruits of their work in our community and
globally. Congratulations to their families for a job well done. Best wishes to each of the young men on a
future filled with God-led possibilities.

Sincerely,

KKimimbebrleyrBlryowBn rown

Presiding Judge
254th District Court

George Allen Court Building 9
600 Commerce Street, 3rd Floor

Dallas, Texas 75202
214-653-6741

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ERIC JOHNSON
Mayor of Dallas






March 5, 2022
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Ms. Audra Chavis
President, Dallas Chapter
Dear President Chavis,

Greetings!

As Mayor of Dallas, it is my honor to recognize the 45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion hosted by the Dallas Chapter
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
I know just how important organizations such as Jack and Jill of America are to our city. By helping youth to
develop leadership skills, strive for excellence, and realize their potential, you are ultimately working to strengthen
our community overall.
The young men who are being presented tonight give us hope for the future and are a direct reflection of those in
the audience who helped them become the men they are today – the embodiment of excellence and integrity.
And to the young men:
As a former Beau, it is always a pleasure to welcome a new cohort and congratulate your well-deserved
accomplishments.
As you progress through life, remember all the challenges you met and overcame as well as the lessons you
learned. Maintain the self-confidence and values instilled in you by Jack and Jill of America, for these qualities will
serve you well in your quest for greater service to your family and community. I salute your achievements, and I
wish you every success for your future endeavors.
All my best,

Eric Johnson
Mayor

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DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE
CLAY LEWIS JENKINS

March 5, 2022

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
Dallas Chapter
10917 Carissa Drive
Dallas, Texas 75218
Greetings!
It is my honor to welcome you on behalf of Dallas County to the 45th Annual
Scholarship Beautillion sponsored by the Dynamic Mothers of the Dallas
Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.
Dallas County is home to more than 2.7 million residents whose skills and talents are as
diverse and unique as the people who embody them. The twenty young men you are
presenting tonight are undoubtedly ready to take the world by storm with the knowledge
and preparation your organization has provided to them.
Your theme for tonight even reflects the confidence you have in these outstanding
students: ‘Empowered to Make a Change, Destined for Greatness.” Who knows what
opportunities they will create for those who follow them – or those who have been leading
them? As their County Judge, I am looking forward to seeing what they will do.
For nearly 70 years, your chapter has done noble work with families in Dallas County. We
are fortunate to have your organizations working right here in Dallas equipping children
on their path to adulthood.
I am proud to salute your honorees, their families, and the more than 40,000 family
members of Jack and Jill of America, especially those in the Dallas Chapter.
Sincerely,

Clay Lewis Jenkins 11
Dallas County Judge

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Dear 2022 Beautillion Participants and Attendees:
Best Wishes from Senatorial District 23! It is once again that time … Beautillion time, a time when our
finest young gentlemen are showcased and formally presented at an event that has ushered in the maturation
of Dallas' best and brightest.
Tonight, we commemorate the 45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion appropriately themed "Empowered to
Make Change, Destined for Greatness" which allows the entire community to embrace our sons and
collectively acknowledge their accomplishments, triumphs and future aspirations.
My family and I are direct benefactors of the opportunities afforded by Jack and Jill of America,
Incorporated. Four of my sons have benefited from the life experience of serving as Beaux. Jack and Jill
has indeed contributed not only to their academic growth and social development but has also helped to
promote their sense of ethnic identity, pride and culture.
In addition, the Beautillion nurtures family values and provides participants with unique mentoring,
character building, and social opportunities. I recognize the necessity of "growing our own" leaders and
indeed, gentlemen. As a State Senator, I can validate the impact and significance of the role Jack and Jill
plays in our community.
Today, I proudly offer my congratulations to the 20 Beaux for the journeys, thus far, these young men have
traveled respectively, as well as my continued prayer that Our God sustain and guide them throughout their
lives.
Sincerely,

Royce West
State Senator
District 23

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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER JOHN WILEY PR1CE
DISTRICT NO. 3

45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion
Hosted by

Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America

It is a personal and professional privilege to bring salutations to the Dallas Chapter of
Jack and Jill of America. The recent announcement of the 45th Annual Scholarship
Beautillion is an encouraging sign that this community still finds value in fitting young
men for service and success.

This year's theme is "Empowered to Make a Change, Destined for Greatness", which is
well placed, but it comes with many caveats and counsel. In Maya Angelou's "Yet to Be
United States," change won't come easy or without sacrifice.

Dr. Corne! West is, a philosopher, political activist, social critic, actor, and public
intellectual and said it much better than I ever could.

"You have to have a habitual vision of greatness ... you have to believe in fact that you
will refuse to settle for mediocrity. You won't confuse your financial security with your
personal integrity, you won't confuse your success with your greatness or your
prosperity with your magnanimity ... believe in fact that living is connected to giving."

All 20 of these young men have it in their capacity to be great by rendering service to
their neighbors and community. I look forward to the future date when the seeds
planted by Jack an9)i J.L,-Qallas County, in 2022 sprout and blossom.

Administrative Office: 411 Elm Street, 2nd Floor Dallas, TX 75202 (214) 653-6671
District Office: 1506 Langdon Road Dallas, TX 75241 (972) 225-2378
website: http://www.dal lascounty.org

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JUDGE KIM COOKS 15

255TH DISTRICT COURT
DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS

February 14, 2022

Greetings 2022 Beautillion Attendees:

It is with great pleasure that I personally extend my Congratulations to the Dallas
Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. on their 45th Annual Scholarship
Beautillion.

This year’s Beautillion theme is “Empowered to Make a Change. Destined for
Greatness.” As a parent, we provide our boys with the foundation they need to
become the great men that they were destined to be. We empower our African
American young men to blaze trails and be the change that they want to see. They
understand greatness takes confidence and characteristics that are pleasing to God
and not to man. When you know who you are, you can remain “Unbought and
Unbossed” as you climb the ladder to greatness. Always put God first and allow
him to order your steps.

Jack and Jill has long been a Mother’s Organization that has helped shape and
mold young African Americans by exposing them to cultural, social, civic,
political, and community service activities that prepare them to be a well-rounded,
successful leaders in life.

This Beautillion is extremely special to me as a proud member of the Dallas
Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. It is bittersweet as my son and I will be
participating in this Beautillion and graduating out of the chapter. I have believed
in this organization for the past 16 years because I too have a passion for uplifting
the lives of young African Americans. I salute and pray for each and every one of
the Beaus and Belles as they become our future leaders.

Love and Blessings,

Kim Cooks

Kim Cooks
Presiding Judge of the 255th District Court

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March 5, 2022
To Participants and Friends of the Jack and Jill Beautillion:
On behalf of my colleagues in the State of Texas Judiciary and all of the wonderful people
employed by Dallas County, I would like to extend a special welcome to family and friends for
this year’s 45th Annual Scholarship Beautillion. The Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,
Inc., to which I am a proud member, should be applauded for their continued efforts in the most
challenging of times, to acknowledge the meaningful and positive contributions of our African
American youth despite the dire statistics they face and those currently depicted in the media.
This year’s theme, “Empowered to Make a Change Destined for Greatness” is only fitting for
this group of young men, presented with unprecedented challenges, enduring modified sports
schedules, navigating college admissions, and decisions all while in the midst of a worldwide
pandemic. Their resilience and determination to raise the bar and lead by example is
commendable.
Congratulations to the members of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for
honoring the commitments of these dynamic young men and for their hard work and efforts in
putting together a fabulous socially responsible event. I look forward to seeing the fruits of labor
of these young men for years to come and whom I am certain are destined to become future
leaders not only here in Dallas-Ft. Worth but far beyond.
Best wishes again for a successful event.
Sincerely,

Monica McCoy Purdy
Presiding Judge
95th District Court

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Beautillion Overview

We greatly appreciate the support of the Dallas community as we honor the accomplishments
and embrace the future success of the best and brightest young men in our community as they
complete their senior year of high school.

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a national not-for-profit membership organization of mothers
dedicated to nurturing future leaders by supporting children through leadership development,
volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. The Dallas Chapter of this national
organization carries this mission forward to make a difference in the lives of Dallas children.
We are inspired and guided by our national theme “The Power To Make A Difference For All
Children On Mission On Purpose”.

The Jack and Jill Beautillion and Community Benefit was formed in 1977 with the purpose of
promoting high self-esteem and standards, strong morals and values, continuous education,
refined social skills, respect, service and friendship among young men in their senior year of
high school. Through this experience, our goal is for each participant to improve leadership
skills in the areas of problem-solving and critical thinking, meet community and business
leaders and understand their success strategies, learn financial management, and gain an
understanding of social issues that impact their future and build life-long friendships with other
outstanding young men.

During the process, the young men and women participate in a Leadership Development
Conference. The series of workshops and activities expose the participants to top leaders in
their field in the city of Dallas.

The Beautillion also supports participants by providing an opportunity to receive awards for
college expenses. Additionally, proceeds benefit deserving Dallas non-profit organizations and
the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.

We are honored to have celebrated the Beautillion in the Dallas community for 44 years and
look forward to more years of celebration.

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The dallas chapter of
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

2022 Chapter Officers

PRESIDENT – Audra Chavis
VICE-PRESIDENT – Judy London-Young
PROGRAM DIRECTOR – Tiffany Knight
Assistant Program Director – Dia Baggett
RECORDING SECRETARY – Shannon Cowherd
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY – Summer Collins
TREASURER – Timika Wilson
Assistant Treasurer –Shaunterra Kirkwood
FINANCIAL SECRETARY – Lisa Hicks
Assistant Financial Secretary – Camille Cannon
EDITOR – Bernice Middleton
HISTORIAN – Jessica Weaver
PARLIAMENTARIAN– Mia Terrell
FOUNDATION CHAIR– Kimberly Brown
PROTOCOL CHAIR – Thomica Evans
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS – Dawn Walker
CHAPLAIN – Stephanie Carter
ASSOCIATE LIAISON – Monica Stansberry

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Chapter History

the beginning

The history of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill is special and unique in that the charter members of the
Chapter joined forces ten years earlier to form The Child Study Club before it became an affiliate of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc., in 1953. Mrs. Blanche Davis conceived and initiated the idea of The Child Study
Club with twelve members, and Mrs. Davis served as the charter president. Originally the club consisted
of mothers of pre-school children who aimed through study to learn more about their children and the role
parents play in the development of the whole child. Often fathers and mothers attended meetings together
to hear expert consultants when the discussion was vital to both of them. Fathers, mothers, and children
joined for Family Christmas parties, Family Easter Egg rolls and picnics.

Charter Members

Helen Beckett, Wynona Combs, Blanche Davis, Ella Lois Hudson, Ollie Lee Mason, Hazel Partee, Winifred
Rhodes, Anita Smith, Mildred Thomas, Mary Sue Bush, Wilene Dade, Sandye Gee, Nadine Long, Gussie
Montgomery, D’artis Purity, Dorothy Rhone, Nadine Stanfield​, and Willie Faye Wilson.

GROWTH

The children were grouped by ages, and various age groups began to have diverse interests. The club’s
membership grew, and the name changed to The Crib to College Club. In 1952, one of the members, Mrs.
Nadine Stanfield, informed the members of the similarity of aims, ideals and activities of the club with those
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. The Crib to College Club applied for membership and received its’ charter
October 1953. Dr. Alberta B. Turner, the fourth National President, installed eighteen charter members into
the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., with Mrs. Winfred Rhodes serving as charter president.
The horizon of the former Crib to College
Club widened, and the Dallas Chapter of
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. stepped into
this new skyline to join hands with mothers
throughout the United States in supporting
the aims and objectives of Jack and Jill of
America, Inc. In January 1980, the Chapter
organized an Associates section, and Mrs.
Barbara James served as chairperson
with a roster of ten. The Dallas Associates
presently have a membership of more than
78 ladies, and Ms. Oscar Faye Williams
serves as chair.

Currently, the Dallas Chapter includes a membership of 91 moms and over 150 children participating in six
age groups with Audra Chavis leading the organization.

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Past Beautillion Chairs

1978 1992 2005 2017
Jessie Page Verna Mitchell Sonya Andrews Thomica Evans
Sarah Dorsey Oscar Faye Williams Brenda Dawkins
2006
1979 1993 Barbara Steele 2018
Marguerite Williams Oscar Faye Williams Sonya Andrews Timika Wilson
Tiffany Knight
1980 Bettye Berry 2007
Mary Daniels Michele Saunders 2019
1994 Glenda Delgado Timika Wilson
1981 Oscar Faye Williams Tiffany Knight
Ann Williams 2008
Bettye Berry Michele Saunders 2020
1982 Phyllis Lister Brown Andrea Butler
Ann Williams 1995
Bettye Berry 2009 2021
1983 Nancy Rahim Michele Saunders Deseri Kelley
Gloria King Phyllis Lister Brown Marsha Price
1996
1984 Bettye Berry 2010
Ruth Robinson Armella McAllister Phyllis Lister Brown
Michele Saunders
1985 1997
Gloria King Verna Mitchell Connie Wallace

1986 1998 2011
Altamease Hayes Linda Todd Connie Wallace

1987 1999 2012
Gloria Lockett Lynda Longstreet- Cheryl Benson
Hall Sandra Rutherford Jacquie Andrews
1988
Verna Mitchell 2000 2013
O’Shelia Brown Lynda Longstreet-Hall Jacqueline Andrews

1989 Sandra Rutherford Maviea Easter
Verna Mitchell Connie Hunter-Wilson
O’Shelia Brown 2001
Sandra Rutherford 2014
1990 Lynda Longstreet-Hall Jill Louis Bowman
Daisy Davis
Paula Wiley 2002 Maviea Easter
Johnnie Brashear Cynthia Arterbery
2015
1991 Cynthia Colter Jill Louis Bowman
Daisy Davis Brenda Dawkins
Verna Mitchell 2003
Glenda Delgado 2016
Thomica Evans
2004 Brenda Dawkins
Sonya Andrews

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Beautillion Committee Chairs

Alexis Greer Nancy Myers Tershea Green Jessica Dixon Weaver Dawn Walker
BEAU LIAISON BELLE LIAISON
BELLE LIAISON PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING

Connie Wilson Thomica Evans Shaunterra Kirkwood Rachel Guy Aliya Home
DECORATIONS LEADERSHIP FINANCE NOMINATIONS INVITATIONS

Summer Collins Kim Allen Carolyn Riley Tanya Watkins Concita Thomas
AWARDS HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY
PUBLICITY FUNDRAISING/RAFFLE

Tiffany Knight Tracy Adams Marlo Ross Creative
FUNDRAISING/RAFFLE TECHNOLOGY SOUVENIR JOURNAL

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executive board advisors

Kim Brown Stephanie Carter Lisa Hicks Monica Stansberry Mia Terrell
BEAU LIAISON BELLE LIAISON HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Shannon Cowherd Timika Wilson Bernice Middleton Judy London-Young
DECORATIONS PUBLICITY SOUVENIR JOURNAL FUNDRAISING/RAFFLE

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Beautillion Corp

Brock Alvin Carter Anderson  Olayinka Virden Lamikanra

Andrew Brown Adam Metze

Samuel Darnell Brown, Jr. Cole David Patin

Bradford Christian Butler Jaden Miles P ierre

Nigel Stewart Cole Alexander Julian Quinn

Bryce Alexander Dellinger Sidney Lenier Richmond I V

Ryan Marcel Murphy Evans Mason John Smith

Brodric Michael Houston Todd Michael Walter Stansberry

Johnathan Shamar James Myles Jaden Tucker

Chase Eugene Mason Kennedy Cameron Christopher Williams

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masters of ceremony

Robbie Owens

Robbie grew up in the Piney Woods of Northeast
Texas where her family’s history now spans seven
generations. She graduated from the University of
Texas at Austin with Honors, and later earned a
Master’s in Journalism from the Medill School at
Northwestern University. Following stops in Waco and
Austin, Robbie has spent the past two decades telling
the stories of the people and places of North Texas
at CBS affiliate KTVT. Robbie now also anchors the
station’s weekend morning newscasts and is a 5-time
Emmy award winner. Robbie and her husband Greg,
are the proud parents of a fun, woke, drama-filled
teenage daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, and trying her hand at various
home improvement projects.

Greg Fields

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Greg now considers
himself a naturalized Texan after having spent some twenty-
four years in the area. He’s a graduate of Western Kentucky
University where he earned his undergraduate degree in
meteorology and physical geography. Following a call into
the ministry, Greg later earned a master’s degree in Biblical
and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Greg is a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, and during college
basketball season bleeds blue cheering for his University of
Kentucky Wildcats! But, you’ll catch him in burnt orange in
the fall. Hook ‘Em!

Greg and his wife Robbie look forward to celebrating their
25th wedding anniversary in October and have one delightful teenage daughter.

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PROGRAM

March 5, 2022
7:00 PM

Gathering

Welcome......................................................................................................................Audra Chavis
President, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Song Selection ..................................................................................................Myles Sturns
Dallas Chapter Senior Teen, Booker T. Washington High School Student

Invocation ....................................................................................................Stephanie Carter
Chaplain, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Dinner

Recognition of Community Organizations ...................................The Honorable Kim Brown
Foundation Chair, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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Introductions .....................................................................................................Audra Chavis
President, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Presentation of 2022 Beautillion Corps
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
Greg Fields, WFAA - Meteorologist

Robbie Owens, KTVT - Anchor & Reporter

Junior Beaux
Niles Cail

Mitchell Walker

Beautillion Dance Presentation
Choreography

Tiffani Rogers and Tyana Danae

Rites of Passage Ceremony
William Keyes
Carl Middleton

Star Fundraiser Award Presentation
Shaunterra Kirkwood

Finance Chair, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Merit Award Presentation
Summer Collins

Awards Chair, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Raffle Prize Drawings
Tiffany Knight

Fundraising and Sponsorship Co-Chair, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Acknowledgements and Closing Remarks
Audra Chavis

President, Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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choreographer

Tiffani Furlough Rogers

Tiffani Furlough Rogers is a choreographer, dancer, and a co­-director of Mary Lois School of
Dance. She is a native of Terrell, Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University.
Tiffani has choreographed debutantes and beautillions for various civic and social organizations
in the DFW area for over twenty-five years. The Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
recognized her with their Humanitarian Award for community leadership and support. For several
years she has also served as an assistant choreographer for Dallas Bar Association’s Bar None
annual Sarah T. Hughes scholarship fundraiser variety show.
As co-owner of Mary Lois School of Dance in DeSoto,
TX, Tiffani enjoys teaching ballet, tap and jazz at her
studio. She is a member of the Ella Lois Hudson Dance
Ensemble and serves on the board of trustees of
Beckles Dancing Company, of which she was a dancer.
At Texas A&M, she was a founding member of Fade
to Black Dance Ensemble. Tiffani has also enjoyed
performing in musical theater with Kaufman County
Civic Theater and Garland Summer Musicals.
Tiffani holds a BS in Biochemistry. She has worked as a
scientist in water treatment for the cities of Terrell and
Dallas and holds a U.S. patent in water processing. In
In addition to aquaculture, she has worked in the oil
and gas industry as well as oncology research at UT
Southwestern, Dallas and the University of Cologne,
Germany.
Tiffani loves spending time with her husband, Leon, and their 9-year-old, Lauren. When time
permits, they enjoy traveling, visiting museums, going to the park and watching movies.

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c hor eo g r a p h e r

Tyana Danae

Tyana fell in love with the arts through praise dancing at her church and good old-fashioned film
photography. She extended her training at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing

and Visual Arts and received her bachelor’s degree in
dance from Texas Woman’s University.

Moore has based most of her dance training around
modern and West African dance techniques. She has
performed works with various artists such as John Mean,
Robert Battle, Jessica Lang, Bubba Chuck Davis, Doug
Elkins, Larry Keigwin, and more. As a teacher, Tyana’s
objective is to expand the new generation’s knowledge
of West African Dance culture, both fundamentally and
historically.

Tyana studies mass communications at Dallas College
with a concentration in photography and art direction.
As a staff photographer, she regularly contributes to The Brookhaven Courier, an award-winning
student news publication, and co-owns a photography studio in Cedar Hill, Texas.

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Beaux

Brock Anderson Samuel Brown Andrew Brown

Ford Butler Nigel Cole Bryce Dellinger

Ryan Evans

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Brodric Houston Johnathan James Chase Kennedy

Olayinka Lamikanra M. Adam Metze Cole Patin

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Alexander Quinn Sidney Richmond, IV Mason Smith

Todd Stansberry Myles Tucker Cameron Williams

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Morgan Brooks Jillian Carraway Kennedy Carter

Elle Chavis Marley Frazier Peyton George

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Belles

Lauren Ingram Kaylee Odom Lana Lewis

Morgan Price Leah Roane Kyla Rounsoville

Amber Scott

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Kendall Simmons Ziya Sims Johrdyn Tarpeh

Lauren Watkins Hannah Wesley Nia Wright

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Beau Brock Alvin Carter Anderson

Beau Brock Alvin Carter Anderson is the son of Mr. David and Dr. Allena Anderson. He is the
grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin & Wylena Carter and Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Anderson. Brock has one
brother, Tre, who was presented in the 2018 Beautillion.

Brock is a senior at Townview Law Magnet, where he maintains a 3.67 Grade Point Average. In
addition to his high academic honors, Brock earned a superior SAT score, scoring in the 83rd
percentile. Throughout his high school career, Brock has held a number of leadership roles. He serves
on the Mock Trial team, where he conducts research for the Innocence Project, which exonerates the

wrongfully convicted and reforms the criminal justice system
to prevent future injustices.

Brock is the Senior Teen President of the Dallas Chapter of  
Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Brock has been a member of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc. for 14 years, where he has served
in the following leadership roles: Sr. Teen President, Jr. Teen
President, Sergeant at Arms, and Teen Delegate.

Brock has played football since he was 4 years old. He is most
proud of playing on the varsity team at Bishop  Dunne during
his freshman year and winning the state title. He is a member
of the Link Crew Mentoring Program, where he mentors
freshman students transitioning to high school.    Brock is
the owner of Pro Football Gear, an online athletic clothing
line that sells football clothes and accessories.  Brock   also
works as the Property Technician for Anderson Property  Group, where he does maintenance on rental
properties and regular property checks.

Brock attends Concord Church where he is involved in the youth ministry. In his spare time, Brock
enjoys cooking. He is affectionately known as the Pit Boss, because he has mastered smoking brisket,
burnt ends and ribs.

Brock has been accepted to dozens of colleges, with several offering full ride scholarships. Upon
graduation, Brock will attend Hampton University, where he plans to major in Biology. His career
aspirations include becoming an Orthodontist and one day opening his own practice.

Brock is escorted by Belle Chloé Madison Grinnell, daughter of Mr. Nevin Grinnell and Ms. Tasha
Leilani Stringer Grinnell. Chloé is a fourteen-year member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of
America, Incorporated. Chloé is a sophomore at The Hockaday School in Dallas, Texas.

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Beau Andrew Brown

Beau Andrew Brown is the son of Mr. Darryl Brown Sr. and Ms. Jean Ann Powers. He is the grandson
of Mr. Thomas Brown and Mrs. Margaret Brown, both deceased. He is the maternal grandson of the
late Mr. Edward Powers and Ms. Virginia Powers. Andrew has one brother, Darryl Brown Jr, who was
presented in the 2020 Beautillion. He has an older sister Sarah Pedersen, and a niece Lena, whom he
adores.

Andrew is a senior at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, where he has been building a
strong academic base for a career in Computer Science/Engineering. Andrew worked diligently after

underperforming freshman year to build a GPA of 3.2 with a
1290 on the SAT test. He earned a place on the honor roll the
last 2 semesters. Andrew is a captain on the varsity dive team, a
varsity track and field athlete, and a member of both the Robotics
and Racial Justice clubs at Jesuit.

Andrew’s family admires his optimism, sense of humor,
intelligence, athleticism, and most of all his care and concern for
others. He has been a very active youth at First Unitarian Church
of Dallas since he was a young child. He now participates in teen
youth group leadership, where he helps lead meetings and plan
events. Andrew is a very outgoing and kind person, who is not
afraid to be himself while making others comfortable with who
they are. In his spare time, Andrew loves to game and stream with
his friends, work out in the gym, attend social events and play
with his dogs.

Andrew embodies his school’s motto “Men for Others.” He has given back to his community through
service projects such as Meals on Wheels, tutoring at the Notre Dame School of Dallas, and volunteering
his time and efforts at Cristo Rey School in Dallas. Andrew is awaiting decisions from the colleges and
universities to which he applied. He hopes to attend Howard University or Fordham University.

Andrew is escorted by Belle Nia Wright. Nia Simone Wright is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick
Wright. She is a junior at Wylie High School. She has been a member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and
Jill of America, Incorporated for fifteen years.

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Beau Samuel Darnell Brown, Jr

Beau Samuel Darnell Brown, Jr. is the son of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Legacy Member, Mr.
Samuel Brown and Mrs. Timika Wilson. He is the maternal grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie
Lee and Carolyn Crawford and the paternal grandson of the late Mr. Samuel Brown, who is survived
by his wife, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Associate Mrs. O’Shelia Brown. He is the oldest of his
siblings, Amira and Kingston.

Samuel attends Centennial High School in Frisco and
has enjoyed many extracurricular activities over the years
such as football and track. He’s also participated in several
organizations which include the Black Student Union and
Spanish Club.

As a sixteen-year member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and
Jill of America, Inc., Samuel participates in community service
activities such as feeding the homeless, volunteering at the
North Texas Food Bank and the Mayor’s Back to School Fair.
Samuel also takes part in the annual Dallas Black Chamber of
Commerce Samuel L. Brown Golf Tournament in honor of
his late grandfather. He is a member of Concord Church and
his favorite scripture is Joshua 1:9 which states, “Have I not
commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid,
do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

After high school, Samuel has many options as to where to continue his education. He has applied
to several in-state universities including University of Houston, University of Texas at Austin, Prairie
View A&M and Texas Tech to name a few. He has been accepted to Cal State University Northridge
and invited to enroll in their Honors College. Samuel plans to major in Computer Science and
continue his love of technology. After college, Sam plans to work in the family business at BMA
Systems and begin his journey to start his own Tech company.

Sam is escorted by Belle Kaylee Brooklyn Odom, daughter of Reginald and Kayla Odom. Kaylee is
a fifteen-year member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She attends Sunnyvale High School and plans
to attend Prairie View A&M University in the fall and major in Education. Kaylee intends to pursue a
career as a math teacher.

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Beau Bradford Christian Butler

Bradford “Ford” Christian Butler is the son of Reverend Richie Butler and Mrs. Neisha Strambler-
Butler. He is the grandson of Mr. Ken Moten and Mrs. Elvira Moten and Mrs. Erma Butler. He
has one sister, Emily, who was a Belle in the 2019 Beautillion. Ford is a senior at Jesuit College
Preparatory School of Dallas, where he was a varsity letterman in football and track. He earned
district honors in football and has received several scholarship offers. For his leadership on and off-

the-field, Ford was voted by his teammates to serve on the
varsity football team’s leadership council. Ford also earned
district and area honors in track. He and his team broke school
records in the 4X100 and 4X200 relays. Ford was named
Jesuit’s track and field MVP for his performance. During
his time at Jesuit, Ford has also been a part of the Jesuit JV
basketball team and Jesuit choir.

In addition to being an athlete, Ford affirms Jesuit’s mission
statement of “Men for Others.” Ford was a recipient of the
Fredrick Douglass award which is given to students who
are advocates for social justice among their peer group. He
earned this award by effectively communicating about racial
and political issues with his peers. Ford is also a mentor for
underclassmen at his high school and has spent countless
hours doing community service while attending Jesuit. Lastly, Ford attends St. Luke “Community”
United Methodist Church where he participates in the Youth Ministry.

In his spare time, Ford likes playing video games and hanging out with his friends. Ford prides
himself on being comfortable in his skin. He does not feel pressured to conform to others. Instead,
he chooses to focus on being the person God has called him to be and doing the things God has
called him to do.

Ford is a five-year member of the Northeast Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Ford
hopes to attend Morehouse College next fall where he will pursue a degree in Marketing.

Ford is escorted by Belle Peyton George, daughter of Ms. Karen Saddler. She is a senior at Booker
T. Washington High School. Peyton will attend Howard University in Washington, DC next fall where
she will major in Dance and International Business.

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Beau Nigel Steward Cole

Beau Nigel Stewart Cole is the son of Mr. Earnest Cole and Ms. Elaine Cole. He is the grandson
of the late Mr. Artest and Rosemary Cole. He is the maternal grandson of the late Rev. Claudie
McKnight and Mrs. Elmira Carter. He has two sisters, Ms. Demetrius Applewhite and Ms. Nia Simone
Cole, who was a Belle in the 2020 Beautillion.

Nigel is a senior at the Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of
Education and Social Services Magnet School at the Yvonne
A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas. To culminate his
academic studies, Nigel has completed an education practice
teaching students in early education and is currently tutoring
middle school students as an intern at the Hilltop Tutoring
Center. With his outgoing personality, Nigel was voted Senior
High School Homecoming King by his peers and teachers.

In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Nigel enjoys a number
of extracurricular activities. He plays varsity golf and varsity
basketball. In his early years, Nigel enjoyed debate, won
oratory contests, and played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
basketball. He is the epitome of a hardworking and well-
rounded student who maintained a part-time job during both
his junior and senior years. In his spare time, Nigel enjoys hanging out with friends, modeling, and
creating videos. An entrepreneur at heart, Nigel plans to develop his own fashion brand.

Nigel is a four-year member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., where he has given
back to his community through a number of service projects, including neighborhood clean-ups
for the elderly, visiting nursing home residents, feeding the hungry, and several projects to serve the
homeless. Nigel attends St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church with his family.

Nigel has applied to several universities, and to-date he has received admission offers from Michigan
State University and Southern University A&M College. He will make a college decision once final
offers are received. Upon graduation, Nigel plans to pursue a degree in Engineering and Business.

Nigel is escorted by Belle Ziya Ja’Mese Sims, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus and Rosalynn Sims. She
is a senior at Plano West High School. Ziya is considering Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia or
Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas as her college choices. She plans to pursue a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing followed by a Physician Assistant Master’s degree.

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Beau Bryce Alexander Dellinger

Beau Bryce Alexander Dellinger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Mahisha Dellinger. He is the
grandson of the late Mr. David Vernon and Mrs. Toni Conley. He is the paternal grandson of Mrs.
Ann and Mr. James Dellinger. Bryce has three sisters Kiana, Isabella, & Kennedy Dellinger.

Bryce is a senior at Frisco High School where he actively participates in both the Debate Club,
Anime Club, as well as, eSports. He is an avid gamer and has created a YouTube channel dedicated to

reviewing and ranking top games for his fans. His interests in
video programming, production and editing have led him to
pursue a career in video production post-graduation. Bryce will
attend the University of Southern California Cinematic Arts
program in the summer of 2022. In his junior school years,
Bryce played football for Staley Middle School.

Bryce is regarded by friends and family as a methodical thinker,
inquisitive soul, and a history buff. World War II and Holocaust
history piqued his interest from an early age. Today, Bryce has
taken interest in the Metaverse and is exploring the multitude
of technologies.

Bryce is an active member of the Greater Frisco Chapter of
Jack and Jill of America Inc. From the age of 5 years old, Bryce
has partnered with CURLS Beauty Brands, which was founded
by his mother, in feeding and clothing disenfranchised United States citizens across the nation.

Bryce is an active member of the Greater Frisco Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. and enjoys
serving his community in many capacities. From fundraising and volunteering, to feeding the homeless
and supporting various Dallas nonprofit organizations, Bryce is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and
work. The Dellinger family are members of The Potter’s House of North Dallas.

Bryce is escorted by Belle Kennedy Carter, the daughter of Pastor Bryan and Mrs. Stephanie Carter.
Kennedy is a junior at The Oakridge School. She is a ten-year member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack
and Jill of America, Inc. Kennedy currently serves as the Foundation Chair.

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Beau Ryan Marcel Murphy Evans

Beau Ryan Marcel Murphy Evans is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sean Evans. He is the grandson of Mr. Maurice
James Evans and Mr. Thomas and Viola Carter. He is the maternal grandson of Mr. Andre and Rev. Dr.
Frances Draper, past president of the Baltimore Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. He has two sisters,
Blake Alese Murphy Evans and Paige Colae Murphy Evans.

Ryan is a senior at Grace Preparatory Academy, where he serves as the percussionist for the high school
worship team. During his years in school, he has been a member of the debate team, an actor with the theater

arts program, a member of the business club, managed the varsity
basketball team, and played on the varsity football team. In his
earlier school years, Ryan played football and basketball with the
Canterbury Cougars.

Ryan is known for his boldness when speaking publicly and his
strong personal convictions. His most recent honors include
receiving the Spiritual Leader Award for the 2021-2022 varsity
football team.  He also received actor of the year for his
performance as Prince Charming in the play, Cinderella. During his
high school career, Ryan, whose stage name is Marcel, was selected
as one of the top 50 musicians in the DFW area for Kirk Franklin’s
music camp, Camp Lotus.

In October 2020, Ryan wrote, produced, mixed, mastered, self-
released, and self-promoted his first single, “Ready.” In November
of the same year, he did it again with his second release, “Fakes.”
In the summer of 2021, Ryan had the opportunity to open for Grammy award winning artist, Lecrae, during
Summer Jam. On October 3, 2021, Ryan released an EP, The End of the Beginning.

Ryan attends Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship regularly with his family, where he formerly served as a youth leader
with F.U.S.E. Currently, he is an active participant in the Next Level Youth Ministry at OCBF. Ryan and his
family have served at Mission Arlington. He has also served at Youth World through OCBF Church. As a
member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Ryan collected and packed items for those less
fortunate.

Ryan is a confident yet humble young man who enjoys spending time with his family, making lasting
memories with a tight circle of friends, and living every moment to the fullest. His mantra in life is to add to
the congregation not preach to the choir; to attain and maintain the lifestyle he wants while staying grounded
in God and staying true to himself. Ryan will attend Liberty University in the fall to pursue a degree in
Commercial Music with an artist track.

Ryan is escorted by Belle Morgan Price, daughter of the late Christopher and Marsha Price. Morgan is a
senior at Coppell High School and a seven-year member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,
Inc. Morgan has received several full gymnastics scholarship offers.

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Beau Brodric Michael Houston

Beau Brodric Michael Houston is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Houston. He is the grandson of Mr.
Tommy and Mrs. Carolyn Houston. He is the maternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Jerri
Bradley. Brodric has an older sister, Brianna, and an older brother, Bryson who was presented in the
2017 Beautillion.

Brodric is a senior at the Greenhill School, where he
participates in multiple organizations and groups. He is a
captain of the varsity football and varsity track and field team.
He is the Vice-president of the Greenhill Christian Student
Coalition Club where he leads a weekly Bible study with his
peers. Throughout his high school years, Brodric has been
a Hill Guide for prospective students and families entering
Greenhill.

Outside of school, Brodric is very involved in the community.
He has volunteered at United to Learn, MetroCrest Services,
the North Texas Food Bank, and the YMCA. Brodric attends
Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church where he is
part of the youth ministry. In his spare time, Brodric likes
relaxing with friends or watching sport debate television
shows. If anyone needs to know a statistic about any
professional sport, Brodric can usually provide the answer.
His love for sports and offering his opinion is why he wants to become a sports broadcaster in
the future.

Brodric has not decided where he will attend college but will major in journalism with a minor in
African American Studies.

Brodric prides himself on his integrity, honesty, and faith, ideals that he credits his parents with
instilling in him from a very young age. Brodric believes that in order to succeed we must walk by
faith and not by sight. He keeps God number one and that will for sure take him far in life.

Brodric is escorted by Belle Morgan Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brooks. She is a
member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Morgan is a junior at Booker T.
Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts conservatory.

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BeauJohnathan Shamar James

Beau Johnathan Shamar James is the son of Mr. Rodney James and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Parham.
He is the maternal grandson of Rev. and Mrs. Ned Armstrong Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mitchell.
He is the paternal grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John James and Ms. Twila Brown. He has two sisters,
Dr. Brooke Johnson, and Ms. Riley James. Beau Johnathan James has two aunts: Ms. Elizabeth and
Andraya Mitchell, and three uncles: Mr. Nedric, Nathan, and Noah Armstrong who were presented by
the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. in previous Beautillions.

Johnathan is a senior at Duncanville High School, where he is
focused on business to lay a foundation for his future career
as a CEO of a Fortune 500 company and venture capitalist.
During high school he has been a part of many clubs and
activities such as, Black Leadership Alliance, the Debate Team,
Business Professionals of America, DECA, and most recently
the third best swim team in the district, the Duncanville Swim
Team.

Johnathan is considered by family and teachers as joyful,
honest, and a deep thinker. His mother taught him several
things such as how to be independent and to make good
decisions, but most of all she taught him to trust God in all
things. Johnathan’s favorite scripture is “I am fearfully and
wonderfully made,” Psalms 139:14. This reminds Johnathan
that God made him a perfect fit for his parents.

In Johnathan’s spare time he enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games. He serves as a
church youth leader at Concord Church Dallas. Johnathan considers himself an imperfectly, perfect
gentleman. He possesses the belief that no one is perfect, but he is working daily to be the best form
of “perfect” God created him to be.
He will attend a historically Black college or university in the fall majoring in business finance.

Johnathan is escorted by Belle Amber Denise Scott, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Alfonza Scott. Amber
attends Life High School Waxahachie. In the fall, she plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin
majoring in education.

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Beau Chase Eugene Mason Kennedy is the son of Ms. Eugenia Michayla Kennedy. He is the
grandson of the late Mr. Eugene Kennedy Sr. and Mrs. Mary Mason.

Kennedy is a senior at The Episcopal School of Dallas (ESD) where he participates in the
Psychology Club, Black Student Union, and the Young Men’s Service League. His favorite subjects
are AP Physics and Statistics. Earlier in his tenure as an ESD Eagle, Chase was also a member of

the orchestra and Spanish clubs. Outside of ESD, Chase is
involved with the youth group Omega Sparks and Top
Teens of America.

Chase is an active member of Friendship-West Baptist Church
where he is a member of the Young Men’s Ministry -Disciples
in Ongoing Preparation (D.I.O.P). Chase understands
becoming a man means assuming responsibility for his life
and holding steadfastly onto the valuable character traits
and lessons instilled by his family and community. Beau
Kennedy’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me.”

As an alumnus of St. Philip’s School and Community Center,
Chase was introduced to service-learning at an early age. He
feels community service is essential and serving others has
allowed Chase to learn to have a greater active involvement in his own life and community.

Chase’s hard work and dedication earned him selections to the All-State Southwest Preparatory
Conference teams for football and basketball. Recognized for his unselfish commitment to fellow
players, and exemplary leadership skills, Beau Kennedy was named The Episcopal School of
Dallas’ Athlete of the Year. As a result of his performance on the football field, Chase earned a full
scholarship to the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Eager to fulfill his God-given purpose, Chase
will ensure his academic and athletic talents result in history-making accomplishments.

In his spare time, Chase enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing video games, reading,
listening to music, and attending athletic events. He would like to thank his family, friends, and well-
wishers for supporting him through this passage into manhood and society.

Chase is escorted by Belle Johrdyn Tarpeh, a senior at The Greenhill School, and the daughter of
Ms. Tonya Tarpeh. Johrdyn is a fourteen-year member of the Southwest Suburban Dallas Chapter
of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She currently serves as the South Central Regional Teen Legislative
Chair. She plans to attend university in the fall and major in biology.

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Beau Olayinka Virden Lamikanra

Beau Olayinka (Yinka) Virden Lamikanra is the son of Drs. Olusola and Anna E. Lamikanra. He is the paternal grandson
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.C.A. and Elizabeth Lamikanra (Osun State, Nigeria) and the maternal grandson of Drs. Virden
(late) and Adeline L. Evans, Tallahassee, Florida. Yinka has three older siblings: Dr. Yemi Lamikanra-Ijamikinwa, Ms.
Adebola Lamikanra, Esquire, and Mr. Femi Lamikanra.

Yinka is a senior at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, where he is team captain of varsity rugby. He was a
member of the 2021 Sebastian’s Cup State Championship. This feat earned him a championship ring. He is a member
of Minorities in Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS) and the National Society of Black Engineers,

Jr., where he has served twice as the president. Yinka enjoys scientific
research and has been a trainee with DLC STEM-Prep. He has successfully
completed research at University of Washington, Seattle, Thomas Jefferson
University, and the University of Pennsylvania. This summer he will go to
the University of Oregon to work with his medical mentor, Dr. Jonathan
Brody.

During his years in school, he has been part of the Multicultural Club,
Mandarin Club, Musicians Union Club, and the Soccer Club. He enjoys
community service opportunities and has prepared breakfast for Manna for
Others, delivered lunches with Meals on Wheels, and served as a recreation
aide for the Notre Dame School of Dallas. Last year, Yinka participated in
the Waco Homeless Immersion Program. In his earlier school years, Yinka
played freshman football with Jesuit Dallas and several other community
football teams, as well.

He has participated with some national rugby programs and was on the
EIRA western team for summer 2021. Yinka will play with the rugby league
Gorilla Rugby this spring in the Tropical Sevens to be held in Tampa,
Florida. Considered by his family and teachers as a global thinker, Yinka
has visited many international destinations. When asked about talking in class about visiting historical landmarks he says at
some point it seems like I am bragging. So, he often prefers to not explain. On his recent trip to Kenya, he spent time at
the Maasai Mara, where he observed the natural habitats of the big five; visited the giraffe and elephant orphanages; had
breakfast with the hippos and journeyed to Ft. Mombasa. Yinka states that learning about the slave trade from East Africa
was most eye-opening.

Yinka attended Elementary School No. 2 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China for a semester. This opportunity to learn
about the culture and people of China left an indelible imprint on his decision to take Mandarin as a foreign language.
This experience in China and the Nigerian internship with Blazing Trails International with children with disabilities
helped him decide to pursue a career as a pediatrician. He firmly believes that children need medical advocates who care
that they receive the best medical advice and care. He plans on working in communities where medical care is scarce.
He is unsure where he will attend college next year but will pursue a degree plan that will help him toward becoming a
pediatrician.

Yinka attends Friendship Baptist Church of The Colony, Texas with his family where he participates in Sunday School.
He is also a fifteen-year member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and is the current Dallas Chapter Senior Teen Chaplain.
Yinka participated in the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy, where he is the CMO for
Untangles, LLC.

Yinka is escorted by Belle Marley Symone Frazier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlon and Veretta Frazier. She is a senior at
The Episcopal School of Dallas and plans to attend Spelman College in the fall where she will study psychology. Marley
has been a member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for fourteen years.

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Beau Adam Metze

Beau Adam Metze is the son of Judge Kim Cooks. He is the maternal grandson of the late Retired
Master Sergeant Samuel Cooks and Ok Nan Cooks.

Adam is a senior honor roll student at South Grand Prairie High School, where he is a member of the
varsity basketball team. Prior to high school he was a member of the Junior National Honor Society.
After being in high school, he was inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars.

Adam is known as an intelligent, kind, gentleman with a huge
heart. He has always been very mature for his age and has
relied on his favorite Bible verse Psalm 23:4, “Even though
I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they
comfort me”.

Adam has been a member of Friendship-West Baptist Church
under the direction of Pastor Frederick Douglas Haynes, III,
since age three. He has been a member of the youth choir and
youth ministry.

In his spare time, Adam works as a youth basketball referee
and he loves being in the gym either practicing basketball
or working out. Adam considers himself as a young man
who will do remarkable things in life. He believes that maintaining great character leads to a great
reputation in the eyes of God and with people.

Adam is a sixteen-year member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and a fourteen-year member of
the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Adam has received awards for being an All-
Tournament Basketball Player, Excellent Community Service and for being the Best Creative Cook.

Adam has been admitted to numerous colleges and will decide after he visits the colleges. Adam will
be pursuing a degree in finance with a minor in business management. He plans on earning a law
degree and working as a sports agent with a specific emphasis on the financial growth of athletes.

Adam is escorted by Belle Lauren Watkins, daughter of Annette Jackson Anderson and Myron
Hinton Watkins Jr. Lauren is a senior at Booker T. Washington High School and will be attending
the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where she will be pursuing a degree in international
relations with a minor in legal studies and history.

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BeauCole David Patin

Beau Cole David Patin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Patin. He is the paternal grandson of Mrs.
Mary Gaudet Patin and Dr. and Mrs. Merrill Patin. He is the maternal grandson of Mrs. Euranie
DeLaRose Williams and the late Mr. Rufus LaMar Williams, Jr. His two younger brothers are Carson
and Chad Patin.
Cole is a senior at DeSoto High School. During his time there, he has enjoyed both scholarly and

athletic pursuits. Cole has also participated in the Dallas All
Stars Developmental School for Youth in leadership and career
readiness. He has participated in basketball, track, and football.
Cole’s family and teachers have considered Cole to be a
problem solver and critical thinker. He is creative, athletically
inclined and team oriented. He has been the recipient of
awards for Christian witness, AB honor roll, leadership,
basketball and track.
Cole is a member of the Knights of Columbus Columbian
Squires and the Alpha Rho Chapter of the Kudos, where he
has given back to the community by volunteering to help the
elderly and disabled at church and in nursing homes. He has
also participated in various food and clothing drives. Cole has
also enjoyed working on neighborhood and park beautification
projects.
In his spare time, Cole likes to be creative with graphic design and video. He also enjoys listening to
music, roller skating and gaming with his friends. Cole considers himself to be a kind-spirited young
man with grit and resilience. His pride and perseverance give him momentum to not give up when
facing adversity and focuses himself on achieving excellence in his endeavors.
Cole has not committed to a college yet, but will pursue a degree in computer science and a career as
a computer engineer.
Cole is escorted by Belle Elle Chavis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Chavis. She is a junior at The
Hockaday School. Elle has been a member of the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for
fourteen years. She currently holds the position of Regional Teen Programing Chair on the Jack and
Jill South Central Regional Teen Board. 

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Beau Jaden Miles Pierre is the son of Lt. Col. Marcus John & Dr. Yvette Whitney Pierre. He is the grandson of
Mrs. Marian H. Pierre and the late Mr. Marcus Pierre. He is the maternal grandson of Mr. Rodney C. Whitney
Sr. and the late Mrs. Nedra Boyd Whitney. He is an only child, and is the first in his family presented in a
Beautillion.

Jaden is a senior at the School for the Talented & Gifted at Townview, where he participates in a plethora
of extracurricular activities. First and foremost, he is the drum major of the “Big D Marching Band” which

has received numerous awards that include superior rankings at
the Regional UIL level. In addition to being a drum major in the
marching program, he is also the first chair of the jazz, symphonic,
and pep bands where he masterfully serenades listeners with the
trumpet. Furthermore, he also participates in the choir program
at his school, where he now acts as the lead baritone of the bass
section. Throughout his music career Jaden has received superior
rankings on all solos and ensembles that he’s participated in at the
city, region, and state levels.

Thought to be one of the next revolutionaries of his field, Jaden is a
NASA SEES intern, where he was the lead experimentation scientist
on the Covid-19 vaccine team in the summer of 2020.  Further,
Jaden was a design engineer for the spacecraft and habitation
modules that will be used for the upcoming Artemis Lunar missions
and the first ever human Mars expedition, in the summer of 2021.
He is a National African American Scholar, an Advanced Placement
Scholar, and a recipient of the Gold level of the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award, where he has completed over 100 hours of community service. Jaden is an eleven-
year member of Oak Cliff Bible Study Fellowship and a twelve-year member of Bible Study Fellowship
International, where he and others participate in collaborative discussion to deepen their understanding of
God’s word. He is his school’s Homecoming King. As the Parliamentarian on his school’s student body council,
he worked to get mental health resources and proper diversity training for his school during the political and
social strife following the murder of George Floyd. In addition, he is also the head of the prom committee. He
is the former Plano chapter President of the National Society for Black Engineers Jr., and was chosen to attend
the national conference for the aforementioned organization for demonstrated leadership in the STEM fields.

In his free time, Jaden enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction works of literature to expand his world view,
and adores both cooking and eating new meals to elevate his culinary skills to the next level. His favorite cuisine
to both create and consume is that of the French variety. He is still weighing his options for college between
the full ride offers to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy where he will
pursue a bachelor’s degree in astronautical engineering. Jaden plans to eventually join the astronaut corps and
work in space exploration. Beau Jaden is thankful for all of the opportunities and outpouring of support that
he has received and knows that the sky is just the beginning.

Jaden is escorted by Belle Hannah Rachelle Wesley, daughter of Mr. Kevin Wesley and Mrs. Rockwell Stewart.
Hannah is a senior at the Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education and Social Services at Yvonne A. Ewell
Townview Magnet Center. She plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and pursue a bachelor of
science degree in psychology.

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Beau Alexander Julian Quinn

Beau Alexander Julian Quinn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrell D. Quinn. He is the maternal
grandson of the late Mr. Clyde V. Warner and Mrs. Mary Warner, and the paternal grandson
of the late Mr. James and late Mrs. Billie Jean Quinn. Alexander is the older brother to Ahnali
Quinn.

Alexander is a senior at Plano West Senior High School in Plano, Texas. During Alexander’s
tenure at Plano West, he focused much of his time on
academics and the men’s varsity soccer team. He was a
varsity letterman and received All-District team honors
his sophomore year. Due to his MLS Next Solar Soccer
team obligations, he could no longer play for the team,
however he continued his support by serving as the varsity
team manager his junior year, and he still supports them
by attending games as his schedule permits. Alexander
was selected as a scholar for the College Board, National
African American Recognition Program for his academic
achievements.

In his spare time, Alexander likes to play musical
instruments, produce music, play soccer, and hang out with
family and friends. Alexander has been very involved in
the community over the years. He has dedicated his time
volunteering as a teen court juror for the city of Plano over the last four years. He has also
volunteered at Minnie’s Food Pantry, Lovepacs Plano and local churches within the North Texas
communities. He is a member of ONE Community Church in Plano, Texas.

Alexander has been a member of the North Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of
America, Inc., for thirteen years, serving as Teen Sergeant at Arms, Teen Technology Chair
and currently serving as the Teen Vice President, Teen Membership Chair and Teen Program
Director. Alexander has been recognized for his outstanding leadership over the years.
Alexander has attended multiple South Central Region Teen Conferences.  In 2021, he placed
first in the instrumental competition. Alexander plans to attend college in the fall, majoring in
business with a minor in music.

Alexander is escorted by Belle Leah E. Roane, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mer Roane. Leah
is a senior at Heritage High School. Leah is a sixteen-year member of the North Suburban
Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and she is currently the Teen President. In the
fall, Leah plans to attend Kansas State on an academic scholarship.

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Beau Sidney Lenier Richmond, I V

Beau Sidney Lenier Richmond, IV is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney L. Richmond, III. He is the
maternal grandson of Ms. Gwendolyn Caples and Mr. J. H. Ratliff, and the paternal grandson of Ms.
Maple Gaines and the late Mr. Sidney L. Richmond, Jr. Sidney is the older brother to his sister Simone
Lee Richmond.
He is a senior at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dallas, Texas.
Sidney is very active in the Theater Conservatory where his experiences include acting, set crew, and

stage management. He is a member of the National Honor
Society, Student Council, and Black Student Union. Not only
does he shine in theater, but he also has very strong academics.
He has participated in summer accredited engineering
programs throughout high school. Some of those schools
include: Georgia Institute of Technology, Tulane University,
and Southern Methodist University. He currently holds sixteen
college credits.
If Sidney is not on set, taping, or rehearsing, then he is
enjoying his leisure time with family and close friends.
He loves trying new restaurants, traveling, video editing,
skateboarding, and playing video games. He also has been
found volunteering as a student aide assisting children ages 2-
5 with speaking Spanish, packing boxes for Lovepacs, helping
at Minnie’s Food Pantry, and collecting shoes for Sole4Souls
charity.
Sidney is a twelve-year active member of the North Suburban Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of
America, Incorporated. He has previously served two consecutive terms as the Teen Treasurer,
attended “On the Hill” in Washington, DC and Regional Teen Conferences. He has received the
Outstanding Leadership Award as well as recognition for Achievement in Fine Arts.
Sidney is fortunate to have two career paths that interest him, acting and engineering. Sidney
plans to continue his passion for acting, stage management and the theater while in college. His
past participation in the National Student Leadership Conference sparked his interest to continue
leadership development opportunities on a national and global level while in college. In the fall,
Sidney plans to attend college majoring in business and computer engineering. He has already been
accepted to the University of Arizona, LSU, Morehouse College, and Howard University.
Sidney is escorted by Belle Lana E. H. Lewis, the daughter of Mr. Peter Lewis and Ms. Willow
Sanchez. Lana is a Junior in the Visual Arts Conservatory at Booker T. Washington High School for
the Performing and Visual Arts. Lana is a fifteen-year member of the North Suburban Dallas Chapter
of Jack and Jill ofAmerica, Incorporated.

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Beau Mason John Smith

Beau Mason John Smith is the son of Mr. Virgil and Dr. Christie C. Smith. He is the paternal grandson of the late
Mr. John and Mrs. Stella Smith. He is the maternal grandson of Mr. Raymond and Ms. Velma Horace. He has one
sister, Madison C. Smith.

Mason is a senior at Flower Mound High School. He is a bright and eager learner who brings insight, enthusiasm,
and cultural awareness to his classes, living environment, and community at large. Teachers describe Mason
as being diligent, cooperative, kind, intelligent and responsible. He always tries his best in all areas, seeking to

continually challenge himself. Mason is a former football player and
varsity wrestler, and received a Jammin’ Jag award for his people
skills and being a charismatic leader. He was accepted into the
National Society of Leadership and Success due to his high academic
performance.

Mason is a nine-year member and the current president of the North
Texas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. He has
traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers to advocate for
equity in education. At that summit, he shared his personal story
with grit and fearless courage. Mason is a person of exceptional
determination and character. It is not in his constitution to ever quit
when faced with a difficult situation. He is able to focus on problems
with intensity and is unafraid of a challenge.

One of Mason’s outstanding personality traits is his ability to perform
well under pressure. He is able to remain calm in stressful situations,
giving himself the opportunity to step back and view the problem
from different angles and formulate the best possible solution. Mason
approaches situations logically, pursuing his desired outcome with
confidence. In fact, Mason is a young man of many talents. He is
an advocate; he is a volunteer; he is an apprentice; and he is an athlete. He is also the person who can assemble
anything from a new television system to patio furniture! He is truly every mother’s dream.

Mason worked with the Youth Ministry, at his home church, Real World Ministries. He instructed children on the
importance of the flag ministry and taught classes on the power of forgiveness and kindness.

Mason is the Executive Assistant at his family-owned financial services firm, HV Capital. In this role, Mason
analyzes and supports investment research, taxes, financial planning, new companies, and consulting. He is
encouraged to learn as much knowledge and grit as he can from his father. He looks forward to a future where
new opportunities for digital ownership in the metaverse will become an investment opportunity. In his free time,
Mason likes to play video games, watch movies, workout, and hang out with his friends.

Mason has been accepted into Prairie View A&M University, Xavier University, Morehouse College, Grambling
University, Lynn University, Southern University, Florida A&M University, and University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
with multiple scholarship offers. Mason is excited to attend an HBCU and plans to major in business administration
with a concentration in economics and minor in computer science. With the knowledge and business strategies
Mason will learn from college and his father, he plans to become the CEO of HV Capital.

Mason is escorted by Belle Kyla Rounsoville, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Walter and DJameal Rounsoville. Kyla has
been a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. since 2013 and currently serves as Dallas Chapter SeniorTeen
Secretary.

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