CHARLES BENTON, JR. – Beam Foundation

Beau Charles Benton, Jr.

High School:

Cox Mill High School

Parent/Guardian:

Ms. Gilda Mack Benton

Collegiate Interests:

North Carolina State College of Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Georgia Institute of Technology

Potential Major(s):

Dual major in Paper Science Engineering and Packaging Systems and Design.

Extra-curricular Activities:

Marching Band Drumline
Symphonic Band

Community Service Involvement:

2019 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Youth Leader

High school and Community awards and achievements:

AB Honor Roll
100 Black Men of Charlotte 3.0 Club
Member of the Academy of Information Technology
Microsoft Technology Associate
J.N. Fries Middle School Vex Robotics Team (2015)
Member of the 100 Black Men of Charlotte
First Tech Challenge Competition Robotics Team (2015, 2016, 2017)

The B.E.A.M. (Building Excellence Affirming Manhood) Foundation. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), community-based organization serving the African American communities throughout Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. Our organization is dedicated to cultivating and educating through service, leadership development and experiential learning.