President's Welcome
Welcome to the Oakwood Adventist Academy Alumni Association webpage!
It is with great pleasure and pride that I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to our Alumni Association website. As only the fourth president in its history, I am humbled and thrilled to connect with our distinguished alumni community of one of the oldest K12 institutions founded to educate former slaves and their descendants and a group of individuals whose achievements, beginning in 1896 as the Oakwood Training School, continue to inspire and shape the legacy of our alma mater, not only in this community but globally.
This digital space serves as a hub for rekindling old connections, celebrating shared memories, and forging new collaborations. Our commitment to fostering a strong network of alumni is unwavering, and we are excited to provide a platform that reflects the accomplishments and contributions of our esteemed graduates.
As distinguished alumni, we ask you to get actively involved in order to play an important role in making Oakwood Adventist Academy stronger and more viable. As we navigate the exciting journey ahead, I encourage you to explore the various features of our website, reconnect with fellow alumni, and stay updated on upcoming events and opportunities. Your involvement and engagement are vital to the continued success of our association, and I look forward to the collective impact we can make together.
Thank you for being an integral part of our alma mater's rich 128 year history, and I am eager to witness the continued growth and success of our alumni community.
I invite you to make a difference in the lives of students and in the legacy of Oakwood Adventist Academy. Remember, it’s in your DNA!
“Always forward. Always!”
Dr. Jarrod E. Patterson, President
Class of 1992
It is with great pleasure and pride that I extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to our Alumni Association website. As only the fourth president in its history, I am humbled and thrilled to connect with our distinguished alumni community of one of the oldest K12 institutions founded to educate former slaves and their descendants and a group of individuals whose achievements, beginning in 1896 as the Oakwood Training School, continue to inspire and shape the legacy of our alma mater, not only in this community but globally.
This digital space serves as a hub for rekindling old connections, celebrating shared memories, and forging new collaborations. Our commitment to fostering a strong network of alumni is unwavering, and we are excited to provide a platform that reflects the accomplishments and contributions of our esteemed graduates.
As distinguished alumni, we ask you to get actively involved in order to play an important role in making Oakwood Adventist Academy stronger and more viable. As we navigate the exciting journey ahead, I encourage you to explore the various features of our website, reconnect with fellow alumni, and stay updated on upcoming events and opportunities. Your involvement and engagement are vital to the continued success of our association, and I look forward to the collective impact we can make together.
Thank you for being an integral part of our alma mater's rich 128 year history, and I am eager to witness the continued growth and success of our alumni community.
I invite you to make a difference in the lives of students and in the legacy of Oakwood Adventist Academy. Remember, it’s in your DNA!
“Always forward. Always!”
Dr. Jarrod E. Patterson, President
Class of 1992