Academic rank: 10 of 138
2013 Darrell Green
Inducted 2013
Post Dispatch Scholar Athletes
Darrell Green was selected as the 2013 Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Jennings Senior High.
Sports: Baseball, football
Academic bio: Honor roll … Outstanding Peer Leader award … Senior of the Month … ACT Scholar.
Athletic bio: All-conference football second team (2012) … all-conference baseball first team (2011) … all-conference football third team (2011) … all-conference baseball third team (2009).
Activities: National Honor Society vice president … Men of Business vice president … Peer Leader Program … Yearbook … Concert Choir bass section leader … Elite Ensemble … Men’s Ensemble … Junior Achievement vice president of marketing.
College, major: Greenville College, biology/pre-physical therapy. “I believe that my hands are blessed and I know the body. I believe I can help others such as athletes stay in good shape and healthy.”
Goal: “I plan on getting my doctorate in physical therapy, and having my own practice. One day (I hope to) create a foundation that helps fellow African American athletes gain exposure in elite sports.”
Favorite subject: English. “I believe having great reading and writing skills opens up all the doors to opportunities in life.”
Favorite book: Gifted Hands (Ben Carson)
Favorite musician: Deitrick Haddon
Role model: “My dad. He has shown me many things in my life. He has a been a great deal of inspiration for me.”
Personal story: “Overcoming the peer pressure of my community and excelling in the classroom and on the field at two different sports — this is a true blessing.”
