The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April 7th.
Every six months, members of the Black Tie Guys program sit before adult mentors to assess their personal growth in three key areas: academic achievement, personal discipline, and dedication to the program’s core values. This round of evaluations marked the first stage in their advancement within the Black Tie Program.
“The evaluations are about more than grades,” said Michael Johnson, a longtime mentor with the program. “They’re about character, consistency, and commitment. These young men are learning how to look themselves in the mirror and measure what kind of man they’re becoming.”
As boys accomplish skills, they move through the program in structured steps, symbolized by the color of the neckties they wear with their tuxedo uniforms. Beginners wear purple ties, then yellow, blue, red, and finally black ties. Black Ties get special help for ACT Prep and receive up to $5,000 in a cash scholarship when they graduate from high school with an 18 ACT score or better.
The Black Tie Guys program, sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., is directed by Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright. Participants not only commit to personal growth but also travel across the United States as part of their preparation for college and future leadership roles.
“These boys are not just preparing for school,” said Joslyn Wright. “They’re preparing for life.”
