N&O scholar-athlete: Jack High, Jordan boys golf

Jack High, Jordan boys golf

College choice: North Carolina.

Varsity sports: Soccer, golf.

Overall GPA: 4.6.

Favorite course: AP Psychology.

Most inspiring teacher: Derek Burns.

It’s hard to believe that ..: I graduate in two months.

What epitomizes what a good American should be?: Hopeful, hard working, innovative, open-minded, and respectful.

Education’s biggest challenge or problem: Hiring and keeping quality teachers in all schools, not just the “good” schools.

My favorite charity is: Urban Ministries of Durham.

Best movie: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” or any Harry Potter movie.

Whose life inspires you? (no relatives): Teddy Roosevelt.

Three people you wish you could meet (no relatives): John F. Kennedy, Jack Nicklaus, Messi.

Something you enjoy that would surprise people: Reading.

I wish I had more time for: Golf.

I wish I had been there for: The UNC-Villanova national title game (except for the last 4.7 seconds).

This story was originally published April 10, 2016 at 7:01 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Jack High, Jordan boys golf."