Jaylen Rice
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology
Parents and Guardians
Daryl E. Rice & Barbara Elam-Rice
Extracurriculars
Captain of Varsity Soccer, Vice President of National Society of Black Engineers, Alpha Beautillion, YMCA Leaders Program
Community Service
NSBE Jr.- A Walk for Education, Bags of Hope, Steele Creek YMCA- C2 Obstacle Trail Run, Martin Luther King Breakfast, CARDinals for Kids, Hygiene Bags for the Homeless
Community Awards and Achievements
Junior Marshall, Highest GPA while playing a Varsity sport, A Honor Roll (9th,10th, 11th), Athletic Senior Award, Wake Forest Launch Program Graduation Certificate
How do you feel you will benefit from the Alpha Beautillion Program?
I feel I will benefit from the Alpha Beautillion Program by learning what it takes to become a successful black man in society and to be a positive asset to my community.
What is a quote or scripture that resonates with you?
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
-Maya Angelou
What colleges and universities are you considering attending?
North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, Winston Salem State University, East Carolina University, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Howard University
What is your greatest strength?
My greatest strength is being able to work well with others in a collaborative space.
