N&O scholar-athlete: Drew Hegeman, Green Hope

Drew Hegeman, Green Hope

College choice: East Carolina.

Varsity sports: Basketball (two years) and baseball (three years).

Overall GPA: 3.89.

Favorite course: Anatomy.

I was fascinated to learn: The complexity of the human body in anatomy class.

Most inspiring teacher: Coach Green, who taught me the importance of hard work, creating a strong team environment and leadership.

A book that impacted my life was: The Bible.

It’s hard to believe that...: Four years of high school have gone by so quickly .

What epitomizes what a good American should be?: Someone who is hard working, has respect for our country and values democracy.

Education’s biggest challenge or problem: Inadequate funding for supplies, text books, teacher’s salaries, etc.

My favorite charity is: Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Best movie: Remember the Titans.

Whose life inspires you?: My youth church group leader, Tommy Kawas.

Three people you wish you could meet: Jorge Posada, Derek Jeter, Jackie Robinson.

Something you enjoy that would surprise people: Chess.

I wish I had more time for: Visiting family who lives out of town.

I wish I had been there for: The Babe Ruth baseball era.

This story was originally published May 28, 2016 at 3:22 PM with the headline "N&O scholar-athlete: Drew Hegeman, Green Hope."