The Wichita Chapter of Links, Incorporated will host Beautillion XLII on March 25, an annual scholarship program and event for African American male high school seniors at Century II Concert Hall.
“Quest for the Gold Standard” is the theme of this year’s Beautillion program. In its 42nd year, Beautillion will spotlight Wichita’s finest African American senior male scholars. Beautillion is the culminating event of the African American Male Empowerment Institute (AAMEI), a signature program of The Links, incorporated.
AAMEI program strategies have historically focused on improving the lives and outcomes of African American males and cultivating scholar-leaders, beginning with students in Kindergarten through eleventh grade – named Youth and Rising scholars – and culminating in the Beautillion scholars event.
Beautillion provides its participants with cultural enrichment activities, post-secondary educational exposure and support, community service opportunities, mentorship, and the opportunity to raise scholarship funds. Beautillion XLII will present twelve (12) young men to the community; each will receive college scholarships for their participation.
Participants will compete for the title of “Mr. Beau” through fundraising activities and additional awards are given for scholastic achievement, community involvement and overall participation.
Beautillion XLII will take place at Century II Concert Hall on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. Adult tickets are $18 and can be purchased from participants, members of the Wichita Chapter of Links, Incorporated, online at https://www.wichitatix.com/ and at the door. Children tickets (10 and under) are $10 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased from Beautillion participants or members the Wichita Chapter of Links. For more information contact Angela Scott at 316-304-8434 or angsco@gmail.com or Angela McLaurin at 316-806-3762 or angelatosha@aol.com.