Alumni

Oak Mountain alums are dynamic leaders living lives of service and integrity beyond The Mountain.  OMA alums are considered any student that enrolled at the school (for any length of time), graduates of OMA, as well as our past faculty and staff.  

The OMA Alumni Association and Recognition Program

In 2024, the Alumni Association established an Alumni Recognition Program.  The program celebrates our alumni in the following categories:  the Hoc Defendam Distinguished Alumni Honoree for graduates of any age and The Trailblazer Alumni Honoree, which celebrates the achievements of graduates and former OMA students age 30 and under.

These recognitions honor alumni who demonstrate excellence and commitment to OMA's community of faith and values in their lives beyond the Mountain. Recipients exemplify the Warrior Way principles of Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through their personal and professional achievements while continuing to serve the community (globally, locally, and/or on The Mountain.

We welcome nominations and self-nominations from our community to acknowledge those who exemplify the Warrior Way values.  Please submit your nominations by April 1, 2025, for recognition during our May 2025 graduation events.  Please click here.

Alumni Spotlights
  OMA encourages alums to update contact information and share personal and/or professional milestones.  Please click here.
 

2024-2025 Important Campus Events 
Alums are cordially invited to join us on The Mountain!

Senior Send Off - August 7 at 6:00 pm
 Grandparents' Day, if applicable - September 20
Fall Festival - October 25 at 3:30 pm
Christmas Program - December 5 at 6 pm
OMA Annual Gala - February 1
Homecoming - February 8
Kite Day - April 4
Baccalaureate and Alumni Meet Up - May 16 at 6:00 pm
Alumni Brunch and Graduation - May 17 at 9:00 am

OMA Alumni Association By-Laws:  The new by-laws were approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2023.

Additionally, virtual opportunities for personal meet ups with classmates and former teachers in progress.  Please reach out to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations (alumni@oakmountain.us) if you would like more information about campus or alumni events.   

ALWAYS A WARRIOR

Check out these profiles on some of our amazing Oak Mountain Academy alumni below.

Dr. Jason Harden - Class of 1992
Dr. Jason Harden graduated Oak Mountain Academy in 1992 and from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Since that time, he has worked in small animal medicine in Carrollton, GA. His interests involve small animal surgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, ultrasound diagnostics, exotic and avian medicine.

Dr. Harden has a passion for helping pets achieve and maintain a high quality of life through providing excellent standards of care and emphasizing healthy habits. He has been certified as a Fear Free Veterinary Practitioner which emphasizes preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety and stress in pets at home and in the clinic.

 

Kelton Hunt - Class of 2015
Kelton is a 2015 OMA graduate and created videos for each of his questions, which is right up his alley.  He is a Video Producer, Content Strategist, and Music Professor with a degree from LaGrange College in Music Composition and Music Technologies, plus a Master’s of Music from Berklee College of Music.  

Kelton is the owner of Abstract Studios, which produces commercials, professional podcasts, and events.  The most notable production was shooting a BTS project for Kim Field’s film “Adventures in Christmasing” for VH1.  

Maria (Lewis) Bartlett - Class of 1985 
Maria received The Scholarship Cup for three consecutive years.  At OMA, she served in numerous clubs, participated in Tennis, and received many awards, such as Who's Who in Foreign Language and Valedictorian.

Maria graduated from Vanderbilt University and is a Flight Attendant for Delta Air Lines. Over the past 33 years, as a Purser/Flight Leader and Language of Destination Flight Attendant (she speaks fluent French), her usual route has been Paris, France.  At Delta, for the past six years, she has served as one of 108 flight attendants elected by her peers to represent the work-life interests of all 29,000 colleagues to company leadership.

She is the mother of two OMA students: Anna, a third year at the University of Virginia and Valedictorian of Class of 2022 and Charlie (age 15), 11th grader and member of Class of 2026.  Maria serves as Board Chair for the Board of Trustees at Oak Mountain Academy.  

Samuel Erben - Class of 2021
Samuel graduated as the Valedictorian and Scholarship Cup recipient.  He attends Georgia Institute of Technology and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a certificate in German.  Currently, he maintains a 4.0 GPA.  At GA Tech, he participates in the Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP).  YJSP is a student organization working hard to develop liquid-propellant rocket systems.  

Over the Summer of 2024, Samuel was selected to participate in the SpaceX internship program.  A highly selective and competitive 12 week program, interns play a direct role in transforming space exploration.  

Cassidy Cason - Class of 2016
Cassidy is a graduate of Rollins College (2020).  She received her Bachleor's of Arts in Communication and completed her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management & Leadership at The University of Georgia (2021).

Cassidy is a development specialist for the Atlanta Braves Foundation.  The mission of the Atlanta Braves Foundation is to build community through baseball engaging Braves Country, reaching vulnerable populations, and improving equity and access in sport, health, education and well-being outcomes for children, families, and communities.

If you know of an OMA alumnus and want spotlight his or her accomplishments, please contact the Director of Development & Alumni Relations at alumni@oakmountain.us or 770-834-6651.