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James Johnson
James Johnson
Senior Spotlight
Willoe Phillips, Reece Kass & Micah Hess, Staff WritersSenior Spotlight
February 11, 2025
Senior James “Jay” Johnson is known to encourage others to do what they believe in and is considered a great role model for all students.
Johnson participates in many in-school and out-of-school extracurricular activities.
Basketball is a big part of his life, and he continues to strive and work hard toward his goals this year.
Although basketball may be his favorite sport, he has a deep passion for baseball. As a leader, he shows courage on and off of the field, keeping an open mind and mentoring his peers.
“I play basketball, baseball, I'm in BPA club, and the Hornet hype club,” Johnson said. .
He is a dedicated member of Business Professionals of America. or BPA.
"He is an outstanding student, always ready to help lead the way and organize ways to help our club be successful." the BPA sponsor, Rachel Johnson said.
Academically, he takes schoolwork seriously and d uses the same mentality in the classroom as he does on the field or court.
“My favorite teacher right now and throughout high school has been Ms. Smith,” . Johnson said.
Ms. Smith had a big impact on his life, and he can always talk to her when he needs to. Smith always finds new ways to teach her students and gets them involved during class.
"She makes learning really fun, every time I enter her class she's always in a good mood and is always happy to teach us," Johnson said.
His final season of basketball is described as bittersweet. He is excited to play his final season in school, but does not want to end at the time.
As a naturally competitive person, there is no doubt that the season will be meaningful.
"Baseball and basketball [are] competitive in nature and I'm a competitive person so I like to compete and win," Johnson said.
He has faith in his team to advance to the playoffs, understanding what he needs to do to achieve his goals and the team’s collective goals. “I have high expectations to make the district championship and hopefully win and advance into the first round of playoffs,” Johnson said. Jay’s favorite teacher may be Ms. Smith, but his favorite class at this moment is Government. Already being in the BPA club, Government helps Jay with subjects which can benefit him throughout college.
“Right now it's probably government”, with “Coach Vesely” said Johnson.
He wants to finish this semester with a solid start to basketball and carry it into the next.
By the end of the year, Johnson will be ready for college and have his eyes set on what school he is accepted to.
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