Hall of Fame

Marcus Manning (1993) was a standout 3 sport student-athlete for Jennings Senior High during the early 90’s.  Marcus was loved by so many teachers and students.  His personality and overall presence and leadership landed him in positions where he serves student athletes as he became the Athletic Director of Maryville University and has moved on to the executive director of the Duhram Sports Commision in Durham North Carolina.  Marcus played on what some consider to be one of our best basketball teams in school history (1992-93).

Some of Marcus’ achievements/memories:

• 6-time varsity letter award winner
• Favorite Memory: Upsetting #1 Ranked and undefeated Priory in the 1992 3A State Football Playoffs at Jennings
• Proudest Moment: 1993 3A Basketball State Championship Game vs. St. Francis Borgia-Made 5 three-point field goals
• Suburban East-Honorable Mention All-Conference-Basketball 1993 (Guard)
• Suburban East-Honorable Mention All-Conference-Football 1991 (Quarterback)
• Suburban East-Second Team All-Conference-Football-1992 (Quarterback)
• Senior Athletic Award and Distinguished Award Winner-1993
• Other Organizations/Awards
  • Minority Opportunity Athletics Association Board Member (Current)
  • USA Cheer Advisory Board Member (Current)
  • Centenary College David Womack Leadership Award Winner (2020)
  • Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference-Chair of the Athletic Director’s Council (2018-19)
  • Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission Pride Award Winner (2019)
  • NCAA DII Regulatory Advisory Group (2017)
  • D2 Athletic Directors Association Board of Directors (2015-17)
  • NCAA DII Foundation for the Future Task Force (2016)
• Current Role: Executive Director-Durham Sports Commission (Durham, NC)