Hall of Fame

Carl Coleman broke the barrier (gender wise) as far as the number of consecutive years that a female student-athlete was named the Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete for Jennings Senior high in 2017.

Academic rank • 10 of 146.

Sports • Baseball, football.

Academic bio • Northwest Chambers senior of the month; student athlete; honor roll; EOC-English 2- Proficient; EOC-Algebra 1 & 2 – Proficient

Athletic bio • Second-team all-conference defensive back; second-team all-conference outfielder; honorable mention wide receiver.

Activities • JAG Career Association – Vice President of Social Awareness; DECA member; baseball, basketball, football; A+ Program; Stars & Heroes; internship at Washington University System Design Lab; Men of Business ; Aim High; Urban League.

College, major • Milliken University, sports management.

Goal • “As an adult I hope to accomplish my goals in starting my career, being financially stable with my own house and car. I might consider starting my own family and, other than that, I just want to be the best I can be in the world and a positive role model to others.”

Favorite subject • Forensic science.

Favorite book • “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, Football” by Bower Yousse, Thomas J. Cryan.

Favorite musician • NBA Young Boy.

Role model • “My stepfather because he’s always there when I need him and he played a big part in raising me to be a young man. He really didn’t have to, but he did, and I thank him because without him helping me with my school work, taking me to school, attending my events, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Thank you for being a great support system, Vernell Crowder.”