Crossover Preparatory Academy

Pictured above: Marvion with his fellow CPA Thunder Fellows (Reece and Quincy) and STEM teachers, Katie Long and Kelly Stocksen.

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I Am My Brother’s Keeper

by Marvion Weeks

I trust all of my brothers. they have proven so many times that I can turn to them in my time of need, and I’ve learned to support them in the same way.”

-Marvion w.

At Crossover Prep, our motto is, custos fratris mei sum ego (I am my brother’s keeper). We say this every day at convocation, but for the words to truly have meaning, you have to put them into action. I’ve never really thought much about these words until the Fall of 2021, when I learned about something I couldn’t handle alone.

During the Fall, I was introduced to a program called, the Thunder Fellows. When I first heard about the program I wasn’t going to pursue it. My STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Center teachers (Mrs. Long and Mrs. Stocksen) told Quincy, Reece, Josiah, and I about the program and encouraged us to apply. Even though I liked the idea I was nervous to consider it, let alone apply. I already had a lot going on, and I knew it was going to be burdensome because of all the hard work necessary to be successful as a Thunder Fellow. So, I turned to my brothers, and they told me that they would be alongside me every step of the way, and that if I needed them they would help me out. We all decided to apply, and little did we know that this would be the start of our Thunder Fellows journey!

Marvion Weeks

Pictured Above: Marvion and Quincy

Fast forward past the months-long process of interviews and activities to gain acceptance to the Thunder Fellows Program. It was a regular day of school, and Quincy, Reece, and I had been awaiting an email. Our STEM teachers had been holding out on the news of a lifetime; we had been accepted! It was 3rd period, and our teachers told us to come outside to help with boxes. This was a strange request, but we complied. When we got outside there were cameras and balloons everywhere. They had come to the school to let us know the good news!

At the start of Thunder Fellows, it was pretty easy, a few data projects here and there, and a few companies talked to us about analytics. However, as we progressed through the program, things got harder. For instance, we had an Economics Fair, and we had to move fast and come up with an idea. I once again turned to Quincy and Reece and they helped me come up with “Tis The Seasoning”, a spicy seasoning with a Takis like flavor. The idea was a huge success at the Economics Fair, and I learned all of the elements of coming up with a concept then executing my idea to create a product for consumption. I’m happy I had my brothers with me because I can honestly say that without them, I probably would not have gotten to where I am at this point in my life, especially in this program.

It’s definitely amazing being in a community that is so loving, caring and understanding as Crossover. I trust all my brothers, and they have proven so many times that I can turn to them in my time of need. I’ve in-turn learned to support them in the same way. Custos fratris mei sum ego- I am my truly brother’s keeper, and together we will rise!

Marvion Weeks is a sophomore at Crossover Prep where he is about to begin his fourth year as a student. He has four siblings (Tatiana, Jermaine, James, and Cameron.) He plans to start a business or be a politician after he graduates from college, and he has already attended college tours to begin determining the next best place for him as a lifelong learner. He is a good friend, and he takes seriously his responsibility to be his brothers’ keepers.

If you would like to learn more about Crossover Preparatory Academy, please go to www.crossoverprep.org. Pictured left: Marvion and Quincy

Pictured Above: Marvion’s drawing recognized at “The Big Show” Exhibit at the Philbrook Museum of Fine Arts this past March.