Alumni of The Oaks

Alumni of The Oaks

 

Celebrating Excellence in Leadership, Service, and the Arts

Since first opening our doors in 1998, we have prepared hundreds of students to succeed in high school and beyond where they impact their communities. Throughout their time at The Oaks Academy, each alumni has built a strong foundation in faith and academics, fostered lasting bonds with classmates and teachers, and created memories to withstand the test of time.

Enjoy these updates below.
 

Kennedy Drake

Kennedy Drake, Class of 2022

Kennedy Drake was recently presented as a Debutante in the Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Ivy Endowment Inc.’s 38th Annual Debutante Cotillion and Scholarship Program. 

Kennedy was selected as one of 24 high school students to participate in this six-month program, culminating in a ball at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. The program fosters academic excellence and civic leadership for high school juniors and seniors. The mission is to enhance personal development through workshops, activities, community service, and rehearsals focusing on college readiness, etiquette, political action, and entrepreneurship.

Kennedy is currently a junior at Cathedral High School.

Jayden Seaton, Class of 2020

Cadet Candidate Jayden Seaton recently completed Early Path to Wings at the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This selective initiative is designed to nurture and prepare future Air Force pilots after graduation.

Jayden was also selected as a flight element leader and a White Rope. Flight element leaders provide guidance and support to peers while working closely with staff. White Ropes are chaplain assistants who provide spiritual and religious care and volunteer opportunities to their peers.

Jayden Seaton

Vivienne Smith, Class of 2019

Vivienne Smith recently performed at The Palladium for “The Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season,” an annual holiday show featuring Songbook alumni. Vivienne participated in Songbook Academy’s summer intensive program in 2023. This program selects high school students from across the country to hone their craft, receive personalized coaching, and foster their artistic identity through song. 

Vivienne is a sophomore at Howard University and performs nationwide with the Howard Gospel Choir. She also performs with her aunt, jazz vocalist Tiffany Gridiron, and recently sang at the 2024 East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival.

 

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