The EOBA Oak Singing Tree of Strength and Happiness

The Oak Singing Tree of Strength and Happiness: Growing strong bodies, curious minds, and compassionate hearts
During the design process the children of the East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA), an after school program in East Oakland, contemplated the question, “when times are difficult in your life what gives you strength and what brings you happiness?”
Eighteen 3rd-8th graders formed the Design Team to co-create the imagery. As Oakland’s namesake the Oak was the tree selected to honor representing longevity, stability, and resilience.