PROC Foundation’s Beautillion celebrates youth achievement
Free Press staff report | 11/7/2024, 6 p.m.
Professionals Reaching Out to the Community Foundation, Inc. (PROC) hosted its 29th annual Beautillion on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s theme was “Developing the Next Generation of Leaders.”
During the event, six young men were presented:
Joshua Donovan Chapman, a senior at Cosby High School, son of DeMond and Mrs. Chapman. His escort was Isabella Nicole Jenkins.
Kensington Gladimir Charles, a senior at The Steward School, son of Drs. Jean Charles and Karen Isaacs-Charles. His escort was Brooklynn Marie Benson.
Jacob Joseph Jones, a senior at Richmond Community High School, son of Toshia Green and Daniel Jones. His escort was Khloe Semone Turner.
Cristian Wakinyan Antonio Lebron, a junior at Cosby High School, son of Marco and Mrs. Lebron. His escort was Aaliyah Jasmine Guevara.
George Reed Monroe III, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, son of George Monroe Jr. and Mrs. Monroe. His escort was D’Asia Faith Adams.
Jeremiah Christopher Stevenson, a senior at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, son of Reverend Raven Masen-Stevenson and Richard Stevenson. His escort was Saniyah Wright.
Joshua Donovan Chapman was crowned King of the 2025 Beautillion. He received a $5,000 educational scholarship toward college and a book scholarship for achieving the highest GPA.
The black-tie event also recognized other participants for their accomplishments during the eight-month Beautillion program. Kensington Gladimir Charles received a $1,500 scholarship, and Jeremiah Christopher Stevenson was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
PROC’s Beautillion program is designed to promote leadership, academic achievement, and community engagement among young men. The foundation encourages interested candidates to apply for the 2026 Beautillion by March 29, 2026.
Additional details and application forms are available on the foundation’s website at procfoundation.org.

