N&O scholar-athlete: Jalon Redmond, Northern Durham baseball

Jalon Redmond, Northern Durham baseball

College choice: Grambling State.

Varsity Sports: Baseball and Football.

Overall GPA: 4.05.

Favorite Course: Psychology.

I was fascinated to learn: My grandfather played baseball and pitched.

Most inspiring teacher: Ms. Duffner, she always told me I can do more as a student.

A book that impacted my life: Hank Aaron’s autobiography because it showed where he came from and how he became great. motivating story.

It’s hard to believe that: People still can’t get along in harmony.

What epitomizes what a good American should be: Hard-working and willing to better themselves.

Education’s biggest challenge or problem: Keeping students in school because there are a lot of people that drop out

My favorite charity: The Ronald McDonald House.

Best movie: 42.

Whose life inspires you: Jackie Robinson.

Three people you wish you could meet: Ray Lewis, Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders.

Something you enjoy that would surprise people: I enjoy reading.

I wish I had more time for: Having a job. Having responsibility keeps me focused.

I wish I had been there for: Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

This story was originally published April 12, 2016 at 3:58 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Jalon Redmond, Northern Durham baseball."