CPA Senior Spotlight

Senior SpotLight

by Philip Abode

Pictured Above: Group Photo of Crossover Prep’s Inaugural Class, not pictured Jamin Holliday

The founding class for Crossover Prep has been exceptional, and they have truly set the standard for all of the students at the school! Everything they have done from mastering the first Manhood Hike to winning the first football championship in every league they’ve participated in has been a reason for us to support, encourage, and celebrate them. These students have truly displayed the power of the school’s mantra, and they embody each of the characteristics of a Crossover Man. 5 of the 8 seniors were a part of the inaugural class for Crossover Prep, and we are convinced that the future for each of these young men is bright! Below, you will learn a bit more about our graduating seniors, and we hope that you will be excited about the next steps for these young men.

Israel Armstead

Israel Armstead

Israel was one of the students that helped start the Crossover Lions’ Football Program in 2012, and he has been a part of Crossover Prep since it started in 2017. He has played basketball and football every year that he has attended the school. His proudest accomplishment is winning the football state championship, and he will miss the bond that he made with the crossover family. Israel was Crossover’s first Homecoming King, and he plans to attend Langston or Oklahoma State University for Nursing and to play football.

Philip Brown

Philip Brown

Philip has attended Crossover Prep since the 9th Grade in 2019, and he has started on the varsity football team for 4 years. He is a member of the lions basketball team and is currently participating in the Crossover Mentorship Program. His proudest accomplishment is becoming a man and completing the Manhood Hike. Philip will miss the brotherhood he built with the crossover family, the accountability, and being pushed to be the best man he can be. After graduation, Philip plans to go to college for physical therapy and athletic training.

Jamin Holliday

Jamin Holliday

Jamin was the first student to apply to Crossover Prep, and he has attended Crossover Preparatory Academy since the 7th grade. He was the first game changer for the Crossover Lions’ Football Team as a second grader, and he played football for Crossover Prep for 3 years. He is currently attending Tulsa Tech for his CNA certification. Jamin’s proudest accomplishment is his development as a godly leader, a man of good character and reputation. Though Jamin is graduating, he has no intentions of missing anything about Crossover because he plans to stay connected as a Lions’ alumni. Upon graduation, Jamin plans to go to college to establish a career in the medical field.

Quincy Johnson

Quincy Johnson

Quincy has attended Crossover Prep since the school started in 2017 or for 6 years. He has participated in Band and Tennis during his time at Crossover Prep. His proudest accomplishment was being chosen to be the supervisor of the Fresh Team for the school. He will most miss the Academic Coaches at Crossover Prep. He plans to attend Tulsa Community College to take advantage of the Tulsa Achieves Program to attain his associate’s degree in business then he plans to attend Oklahoma State University for 6 years to get his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing.

Hamadi Miller

Hamadi Miller

Hamadi has attended Crossover Preparatory Academy since the 8th Grade or since 2018. He has started on the varsity football team for 4 years, and he is currently participating in the Crossover Prep Pathways Program. Hamadi’s proudest accomplishment is completing the Manhood Hike, winning the 8th grade TPS football championship, and becoming a state champion! After graduation Hamadi plans to go to trade school.

Ian Pickard

Ian Pickard

Ian was a part of the inaugural class of Crossover Prep. He also joined the Crossover Lions Youth Football Team as a 3rd-grade student. He volunteers at Crossover Bible Church, and his greatest accomplishment during his time at Crossover Prep was being a Team Leader for 3 years! He will miss the community at Crossover Prep, and he will also miss Mr. Justin’s tea. More than anything, he will miss the other students who are at the school. Upon graduation, he plans to attend Tulsa Community College to take advantage of the Tulsa Achieves Program then he will complete his bachelor’s degree at John Brown University.

Malik Salim

Malik Salim

Malik has attended Crossover Preparatory Academy since the 7th Grade, and he has started on the Varsity football team for 4 years. He served as School President for three years and was a member of the Lions Basketball Team. Currently, he is in the Crossover Prep Pathways Program and on the Student Leadership Council. Malik’s proudest accomplishment is completing the Manhood Hike, winning the 8th grade TPS football championship, and becoming a state champion. Malik will miss his Crossover family, being a brother to the little ones, playing with coach T, and cracking jokes with coach Phillip, but someday he hopes to come back and visit the new Crossover building. After graduation, Malik plans to go to trade school to get a degree in automotive engineering.

Reese Warner

Reese Warner

Reese has been a student at Crossover Prep for 2 years, and during this time he has been the Crossover Man of the Month multiple times. He is currently a StreetLeader in the Crossover Kids Program at Hawthorne Elementary School through Crossover Community Impact. He was most proud when he was awarded the Heart of a Lion Award. He will miss all the fantastic teachers at Crossover Prep most. Reese is currently in the computer repair course at Tulsa Tech, and he plans to further his education in that field.