SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Jack Medlin
NAME: Jack Medlin
NICKNAME: Med
SENIOR YEAR BUCKET LIST 1. Win region in basketball 2. Beat FPD in basketball and baseball 3. Finish the year with a 4.0 GPA
SOMETHING MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU:”After Auburn lost the national championship in 2014, I cried in my bed for the next five hours.”
YOUR BEST QUALITY AND WHY? “Well mannered because I believe having respect for others and being well mannered will take a person far in life”
YOUR GREATEST FEAR AND WHY? “Dying in a tragic accident because I wouldn’t want my loved ones to have to cope with that.”
FAVORITE STRATFORD MEMORY? “In pre-k when Ms. Juanita would give us mats, blankets, and pillows during nap time.”
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT AT SCHOOL? “Throughout middle school when I would wear neon socks and shoes to school everyday, and it made me look like a highlighter.”
FAVORITE RESTAURANT AND WHY? “Teriyaki House because it’s extremely good and well-cooked food, but it’s also not too expensive.”
FAVORITE SEASON AND WHY? “Winter because I sweat in 60-degree weather, so I prefer the cold a lot more.”
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHY? “Instagram because it’s where I get most of my news from and it’s a good way to connect with friends.”
FAVORITE THING TO WEAR AND WHY? “My watch because it’s extremely helpful to always have the ability to know the time.”
MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON AND WHY? “Night person because I typically enjoy staying up till at least one in the morning watching TV.”
WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE AND WHY? “Watching my favorite teams succeed and spending time with my girlfriend and friends because they can always cheer me up.”
WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST AND WHY? “Bad traffic because I have a bad back and knees, so I can’t stand to sit in my car for long periods of time.”
IF YOU COULD DEVELOP A VACCINE AGAINST ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? “Cancer because it affects so many people across the world, especially in the U.S., and I know that it is a terrible thing to have to watch a loved one go through.”
FAVORITE SAYING: “Hey man, did you touch my drum set?” – Dale Doback (John C. Reilly)