(Los Angeles, July 13, 2009) – President of John Robert Powers, Ron Patterson, and John Robert Powers New Orleans school owner, Craig Magleby were happy to announce today that two graduates of John Robert Powers were placed with two of the top modeling agencies in the world. Brad Alphonso and Skylar McCartney who have both been studying under the tutelage of John Robert Powers school owner, Craig Magleby, were recently taken to Las Vegas to compete at the prestigious four day iPOP! (International Presentation of Performers) convention where Brad and Skylar both won Model of the Year along with best runway and swim suit in their perspective divisions. Top modeling scouts from New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Japan and China attended iPOP! looking for their next super models and Wilhelmina NY/LA signed Brad Alphonso for a lucrative one year contract. Interestingly enough, Brad was discovered by an employee of John Robert Powers during the days following the devastating hurricane that hit New Orleans in 2005. Brad Alphonso was actively serving in the Air National Guard and was patrolling the streets when he was noticed. Brad was told he had a great look and that John Robert Powers would like to launch his modeling career when he was finished with his tour. Brad kept this in mind and two years ago enrolled in modeling classes at John Robert Powers. He has been sky rocketing to the top ever since.
“Brad Alphonso is a great American through and through,” says John Robert Powers New Orleans School owner, Craig Magleby and John Robert Powers Office of Franchise President, Ron Patterson in a joint statement. “We don’t often get models that are part of the United States military to train with John Robert Powers but we’re very happy that Brad came our way. He has stellar potential as a model and we’re sure the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency will keep him very busy.”
“I’m very grateful to John Robert Powers New Orleans. The team there really believed in me as a model and I’m grateful they did,” said Brad Alphonso. “I served my country and was there in New Orleans at a very important time. I’m happy to see the city rebuilding and I’m glad I had an opportunity to do my part.
Fourteen year old New Orleans resident, Skylar McCartney, also is a modeling student at John Robert Powers and she too competed in Las Vegas at iPOP! and signed with Next Models for a $100,000 yearly contract. Skylar is guaranteed $100,000 worth of modeling work and that is thrilling for Skylar and her family. Craig Magleby from John Robert Powers New Orleans started working with Skylar when she was only twelve years old after discovering her at National American Miss Pageant. She enrolled in the intense modeling school program at John Robert Powers and when she was thirteen many modeling agencies wanted to sign her, but Craig strongly suggested to her family that they wait until she matures more, both emotionally and physically. This is a very important part of the John Robert Powers training philosophy. When Skylar was almost fifteen, Craig Magleby took her to iPOP! and she was signed almost immediately with Next Models.
“I’m excited to work in New York, Los Angeles and Europe as a model,” said Skylar McCartney. “I can’t believe how exciting this is and I want to thank John Robert Powers New Orleans for making my modeling dream come true.”
John Robert Powers is an internationally recognized acting and modeling school system with locations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. For over eighty years, John Robert Powers has been training students in personal development. John Robert Powers provides every student with the schooling, guidance, and confidence to further their individual potential and to reach their highest career goals.
John Robert Powers actors have appeared in national commercials, television shows and films such as Levi Strauss & Co., Dr. Pepper, Revlon, Apple Computers, Target, Chevrolet, American Idol, Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, The Changeling with Angelina Jolie, Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler, Marley and Me with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston and National Treasure Book of Secrets with Nicolas Cage. John Robert Powers models have signed modeling contracts with Wilhelmina, Ford, Elite, MMG or LA Models and have done fashion layouts for such industry giants as Glamour Magazine, JC Penny, Mervins, Target, Teen Magazine and Seventeen Magazine