Adam Oakes grew up in Potomac Falls, Virginia.  Adam played little league baseball, basketball, and football where he formed lifelong friendships.  He attended Countryside Elementary School, River Bend Middle School, and graduated from Potomac Falls High School in 2020.  Adam played freshman football during his time at Potomac Falls and enjoyed his four years of high school.  
      Adam loved to play basketball with his dad and friends, debate about sports, play video games like Call of Duty and NBA2K, watch sports on TV, and spend time with his family and friends.  His favorite basketball player was the Wizards, Russell Westbrook and his favorite teams included San Francisco 49ers and the Oklahoma Thunder. He loved summers in Sunset Beach, North Carolina with his grandparents and extended family.  He couldn’t wait to play with his little cousins in the ocean and in the pool.  They absolutely adored him.  
      At the time of his passing, Adam was a student at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.  He was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.  He will be remembered for his warm disposition, kindness, sweet smile, giant bear hugs, and loving heart.  All who knew him loved him and he loved them.  Adam’s life was cut short, but we will keep his memory alive.  This scholarship is one way our family intends to annually honor Adam’s legacy.