We Enjoyed a wonderful day visiting a hidden gem in Hattiesburg, Mississippi-The African American Military Museum. The Boost: Broadened Opportunity for Outstanding Student Selection and Tracking students enjoyed talking a walk through history to understand African American contributions to every war fought by our beloved country. It was an amazing experience.
2021 BOOST graduate, Emmanuel Lockhart (left), a Jackson State University scholar, finished an intern assignment at The Henry Ford hospital in Detroit, MI with the RYSE Medical program. He also mentored young high school scholars from underrepresented communities in Detroit interested in pre-health and shadowed different specialties in medicine with the desire to become a professional in the medical industry upon graduating for Jackson State University.
Happy to share that BOOST students Iqec Magee and Kardaijah Feazell are graduating from high school this month. As BOOSTERS they will receive a scholarship worth over $3000 to attend college. Iqec will attend JCJC on a band scholarship and Kardaijah will attend PRCC and pursue a career as a dental hygienist.
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Please join me in congratulating these BOOSTERS on a terrific accomplishment. For more information about BOOST, please connect with Tommie Matthews or visit the website at
www.boostachild.com
www.boostachild.com
BOOST is happy to share that Ms. Kardaijah Feazell is graduating as salutatorian from Mt Olive high school in May 2023. She has been a BOOSTER since the 8th grade. She plans to attend Pearl River College and pursue a career as a dental hygienist.
Please join me in congratulating this outstanding young woman. To learn more about BOOST, please visit:
www.boostachild.com
www.boostachild.com
BOOST Banking Seminar:
A big shout out to Ms Janice Magee and Chelsea Sullivan for teaching the BOOSTERS about the basics of banking and how to establish and maintain good credit. Ms. Magee is a senior partner with one of the major banks in Covington county and Chelsea is a 2022 graduate of BOOST and is attending Mississippi State in the Fall. For more information about BOOST, please visit
www.boostachild.com
A big shout out to Ms Janice Magee and Chelsea Sullivan for teaching the BOOSTERS about the basics of banking and how to establish and maintain good credit. Ms. Magee is a senior partner with one of the major banks in Covington county and Chelsea is a 2022 graduate of BOOST and is attending Mississippi State in the Fall. For more information about BOOST, please visit
www.boostachild.com
Booster Haley Henderson won 1st place in the National Beta Club Science competition.
We are super proud of her!
We are super proud of her!
Enjoyed watching the ASU vs JSU game with the Boost: Broadened Opportunity for Outstanding Student Selection and Tracking (BOOST) students. This was the first time that most of them saw a Collegiate football game. Our hope is that the fun and excitement of college football will motivate them to graduate high school and attend a college or university. It was a long day but to see the twinkle in their eyes and a hope for tomorrow was worth it as one of our students lost both parents recently.
Excellent time inducting three new students into the BOOST program. They received a college scholarship while they are still and middle and junior high school. All they have to do is to earn A’s and B’s, stay alcohol and drug free, and participate in our enrichment activities. Welcome to Cardarius, Maurio and Haley! We spent the evening getting to know the new students and trying to beat them in bowling. Unfortunately the students beat the parents handedly. Thank you to our dedicated county Director Tommie Matthews for pulling everything together and to make sure the event was a success. The next event will be held at the Collins Veterans Home where our students will give back to those that have served this nation. After that we plan to visit the Jackson State University versus Alcorn State University football game. Should be an exciting year for everyone.
BOOSTER ATTENDS PRE-NURSING TRAINING EVENT
BOOST Student, Kardaijah Feazell participates in basic life saving techniques on baby mannequins. Kardaijah is a rising senior and will graduate from Boost: Broadened Opportunity for Outstanding Student Selection and Tracking in the spring of 2023 with a college scholarship! Way to go Kardaijah Feazell!
TERRIFIC 2022 AWARDS DAY FOR BOOSTER
Exceptional Awards Day for Kardaijah Feazell and her supportive mother Mrs. Tina Reese. Kardaijah is a member of the BOOST program and will receive a college scholarship upon graduation from high school! Congratulations Daijah! For more information about BOOST and eligibility requirements please visit www.boostachild.com.
BOOST STUDENTS COMPLETE PROGRAM FOR THE SPRING 2022 SCHOOL TERM
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Chelsea Sullivan and DeTravion McCullum are poised to graduate from Seminary High and Mt Olive High this month. Their graduation culminates their tenure in the five-year BOOST program. Because they successfully completed the program they each will receive a $3500 scholarship to their college of choice. BOOST was founded by Collins high school graduate class of 1992, Robert Crosby, to eliminate the generational poverty cycle that currently exist in covington county schools. For more information, please visit the website at www.boostachild.com.
BOOSTERS MAKE HEADLINES IN 2021
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Chelsea Sullivan, one of the original BOOST students, was crowned as the 2021 Seminary High School Homecoming Queen. Chelsea is scheduled to graduate from Seminary High next year.
Emmanuel Lockhart is a 2021 BOOSTER that will graduate on May of this year. He was recently awarded the Good Citizens award and has been on the A and B honor roll throughout high school. After graduation he plans to attend college in major in nursing.
Emmanuel Lockhart, inducted into BOOST in 2018, graduated from Collins High School.
His awards are: CHS Beta Award, Mississippi Scholars Award, Citizenship Award, BOOST Scholarship, Jones Rising Excellent Scholarship, Class 2A Region 8 All Region Football and a basketball Scholarship to Southwest Baptist College.
Emmanuel Lockhart, inducted into BOOST in 2018, graduated from Collins High School.
His awards are: CHS Beta Award, Mississippi Scholars Award, Citizenship Award, BOOST Scholarship, Jones Rising Excellent Scholarship, Class 2A Region 8 All Region Football and a basketball Scholarship to Southwest Baptist College.
Chelsea Sullivan, a BOOSTER since 2016, was recently inducted into the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi program. She is scheduled to compete in the state championships in the near future.
BOOST Founder, LCDR (ret) Rob Crosby participated in a panel discussion on race and diversity for the United States Naval Academy.
FIRST BOOSTER GRADUATES FROM THE BOOST PROGRAM
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Ms Elizabeth Caves is the first graduate of the BOOST program. She graduated from Seminary High School and received a one year scholarship from BOOST. She has been accepted into Jones County Junior College and plans to major in nursing.
BOOSTER EARN PRESTIGIOUS GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD
Chelsea Sullivan, Booster and a member of Troop 6531, earn this award by executing a project called “Music Matters.” She explained how music is a universal language that can serve mind, body, and soul. She also developed a curriculum to teach basic piano skills to students attending the local Boys and Girls club. Congratulations Chelsea.
BOOST STUDENTS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING VETERANS AT THE MS STATE VETERANS HOME IN COLLINS
The students prepared care packages for each veteran along with a personal letter.
The students also conducted one on one mentoring sessions with the founder of BOOST, LCDR, Rob Crosby, USN (Ret).
The students also conducted one on one mentoring sessions with the founder of BOOST, LCDR, Rob Crosby, USN (Ret).
BOOST KICKS OFF THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
The BOOSTERS participated in a leadership enrichment event with the minor-league baseball team, the Mississippi Braves. It was fun all around and was the first time the students and parents attended a minor-league baseball game.
Earlier this year, the Covington County Boosters participated in a banking seminar where they were taught the basics of balancing a check book and other banking principles. After having a terrific Mexican lunch, the Boosters went to see the Lady Eagles of USM battle the Lady Monarchs of ODU. During the halftime festivities, the Boosters were invited to shoot free throws and competed in a chicken catching contest. It was enjoyable all around!
BOOST EVENTS
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Feb 25
Heritage FestivalBoost participated in the Annual Heritage Festival in Collins, MS. Founder, LCDR Crosby autographed his book "Only in America" and talked about the importance of having a good Attitude & Strong Work Ethic.
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May 5-6
Okatoma FestivalBOOST was in attendance at the annual OKATOMA Festival.
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June 16
Book SigningsAuthor and Founder of BOOST will be speaking & signing books at
Amelia Island Museum Both Adults and children will enjoy this incredible author of "Only in America". |
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Invite LCDR CrosbyPlease contact Us if you would like LCDR Robert Crosby to autograph books and speak at your next event.
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Aug 3
Motivational SpeakingAuthor and Founder of BOOST will be speaking & signing Books at
The Book Loft 214 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Please contact us for availability for LCDR Crosby to Speak to your group. |
Aug 19
Mentor/Booster Meet-N-GreetThe certified mentors were paired with their Booster during an ice breaker event at The Hub Lanes Bowling Alley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Oct 2
Guardian Catholic SchoolLCDR Crosby spent the day with the students at Guardian Catholic Schools
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Oct 2
Guardian Catholic SchoolMotivational Speaking at Guardian Catholic
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Nov 8
Charleston, SC Veterans Day...BOOST visited the Charleston, SC Ministerial Alliance for Veterans Day. There were numerous requests to support a BOOST program in Charleston.
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Nov 12
Atlanta, GA Veterans Day...LCDR Robert Crosby was the keynote speaker for Veterans Day at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA
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Nov 12
Book SigningLCDR Crosby autographs books at Cascade Methodist Church following Veterans Day sermon.
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