Welcome to our newest weekly feature: Student of the Week, which gives us an opportunity to shine the light on some of the great kids in our local schools.
This week’s Student of the Week is seventh-grader Jamari Young of Beaufort Middle School. He was nominated by his principal, Carole Ingram, who said, “Jamari is one of those students that is friendly and always smiling, sharing kindness with all he encounters throughout his day, whether a longtime friend, a new acquaintance or a stranger. Jamari’s kindness and friendship with a new student have been noteworthy. He has made a mark that now is positively imitated by his peers. His behavior exemplifies friendship and kindness.”
Jamari took some time recently to answer some questions:
Q: What’s your favorite subject and why?
A: My favorite subject is English/Language Arts. It’s fun for me because I love to write.
Q: What are some of your accomplishments?
A: One of my accomplishments is making the TriM Honors Choir.
Q: What clubs and activities are you involved in?
A: I’m in chorus and in the school’s production of “The Lion King.”
Q: Who do you admire and why?
A: I admire Tre’ Melvin because he is inspiration.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do outside of school?
A: Outside of school I love to sing and dance.
Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: My favorite movie is “The Purge.”
Q: What’s your favorite TV show?
A: My favorite TV show is “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.”
Q: What’s your favorite music?
A: My favorite music is R&B and hip hop.