JA 18 Under 18 2025
CHRISTOPHER FRASIER
Whether as the leader of Young Men United, a Patterson High School empowerment project for young men, or on the varsity football defensive line, Chris shines as a role model. He approaches each task with a sense of purpose, resilience, and celebration of each person’s potential.
He embraces any challenges, from tackling a rigorous academic schedule to organizing community tree plantings and neighborhood cleanups to experimenting with a new football play. This quality, imbued by his integrity and ability to connect with anyone, inspires others to push themselves. Last year, his peers in Young Men United voted him as leader, and he has used his ability to motivate others to create. a positive, inclusive, and dynamic environment as a mentor, teammate, and friend.
“Chris serves as a beacon of inspiration in Young Men United. He has an incredible ability to motivate and guide others, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork that uplifts everyone.”
— Hassan Barnes, Patterson High School Lead/Operations Manager, I AM MENtality Youth Male Empowerment Project