Future Black History Makers: Meet Jadon James, an eighth-grader at Southview Middle
Jadon James, 13, the son of Jennifer James-Morrow, is in eighth grade at Southview Middle School.
He was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because "I met Jadon last year when he was in the play 'Matilda' at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre as Bruce," his nominator Jennifer Peake, district instructional coach, writes. "He was amazing. I then learned he was an honor roll student in school as well as an athlete. He was a member of the school's wrestling team, soccer manager, and played AAU football. I was amazed at how he was assisting his brother with his sports and school work every time I was around him. Jadon has big dreams for his future and I am excited to see all of his dreams come true."
Here's what else you should know about Jadon
All about Jadon
What's your favorite subject in school? Math.
What do you want to be when you grow up? An actor.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? Singing and acting.
What are you really good at doing? Singing and acting.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? My voice.
Who is your role model? My mom.
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? Michael B. Jordan so I can congratulate him on his success.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? New York to act.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? It would be sonic screaming and I’ll use it when I need to protect myself.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "We Can Be Heroes"
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? Chinese food
See the full list: Meet our 29 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville for 2024
What his parents say
What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? Jadon is a natural-born leader. It’s his leadership and ability to draw a crowd in anything he does that makes him a Future Black History Maker to me. The way he thinks and makes things happen no matter what struggles may be up against him also makes him a Future Black History Maker. He will literally make something out of nothing and it will be amazing!
Why are you proud of your child? I am proud of the young man Jadon is growing up to be. I’m proud that he doesn’t let other people’s thoughts or negativity stop him from reaching his goals. (Whether he's) playing a sport, singing a song, or acting in a play, he gives it everything he has and helps those around him to reach their maximum success even if it means dimming his light so they can have a chance to shine!
Responses have been edited for style and grammar.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Future Black History Makers: Meet Jadon James
