09 seniors - Karr High School

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Lawrence Brown is the son of Lawrence and Tawanda Brown. Lawrence has been playing basketball since he was nine years old and also played football for Cut-Off playground in his younger years. While at Livadias middle school, Lawrence won basketball most valuable player award. LB, as he his know to his teammates, has attended Edna Karr high school and has been on the boy’s varsity basketball team since 10 th grade. Lawrence was the recipient of the N.O. Bowl Scholar Athlete of the Year award for the 2009 game. After high school he will attend college and study Sports Medicine. Reginald Brown is the son of Mary Brown and younger brother of Jimmie Winters, Gordon Winters and Veronica Winters. Reginald has been playing basketball since the age of 6. Reggie won the MVP award in Biddy Basketball with the New Orleans Raiders and again for Wheeler High in Marietta, GA as the JV MVP. In addition to his basketball skills, Reginald was a member of the Boy Scouts and cross-country team at Jean Gordan Elementary. After returning from Georgia, Reggie became a Karr Cougar and was selected as MVP in the Hall of Fame game against Harrison Central in 2008 and to the All-Tourney team at the Jesuit Invite in 2009. Coach Rob mused that Reggie is one of the most exciting and graceful players to play at Karr. After high school Reggie plans on attending college and majoring in Computer Technology. Reggie would like to thank his family for supporting his athletic abilities as well as all of his teachers at Karr for their help & support. Rickey Clark is the son of Sabrina Clark and the brother of Raquel Scott and Rakeem Johnson. Rickey has been playing basketball since he was 6 years old and as a child he received many awards. School has always been a challenge to Rickey. Early on in his high school career he faced many challenges, however Rickey’s 10 th grade year saw marked improvement resulting in a 3.0 GPA. Rickey credits his girlfriend Terron Harrison with his huge turn around in grades. Rickey is still trying to reach his goal of graduating this May. Justin Harris is the son of Steven Harris and Valarie Grayson and stepson of Vivian Gammage and Ron Cooper. He has been on the court since the age of five, playing for Joe Brown, Milne and Goretti to name just a few. Although Justin didn’t make the junior high basketball team at Karr he persevered and after Katrina finally made Karr basketball team. He got the opportunity to play varsity his 9 th grade year because his coaches saw a lot of promise in him and a year later he was a member of the 2007 State 3A Championships. He maintains a 2.5 GPA and is a member of the key and robotics club. Also he participates in summer AAU basketball and participates in many baskets camps. After graduation he plans to attend college and major in computer science or sports studies. Justin has excelled in both basketball and life. Upon completion of his college degree, he wants to travel to France where he will attend culinary art school.
Darren Henry son of Inger and Ernest Roberts Darren started playing basketball at the age of 8 years old. He played for Harriet Tubman Elementary and also played Middle School for O. Perry Walker. Darren also attends Olive Branch Baptist Church under Pastor Reginald Nichols. Darren plans on going to college where he going to major in mass communication to one day become a motivational speaker. He wants to thank his mom and dad for being there for him when he needed them. Also his brothers Rico, Dalvine and sister Darenique for helping him on his road to graduation. Jonathan Thomas is the son of James and Cynthia Thomas. Jonathan, aka “JT”, has been playing basketball since he was 4 years old. Jonathan won many awards in basketball such as: first team all district and offensive player of the year for his 10 th grade and 11 th grade years at Bishop Dunn. Besides athletics, Jonathan participates in the Entrepreneur club at Karr and maintains a 3.0 GPA this year. After high school, Jonathan plans on playing basketball at a Division I school, major in business education and work toward his real estate license. Nick “Sky” Walker is the son of Jane Walker and Nick West. Nick’s basketball career started at the age of 8, but he blossomed at age 10. Desire Street Academy shaped Nick in his formative school years of grades 7 through 10. After Katrina, Nick decided to return to the Metro area and choose to attend Edna Karr as a junior. He found a starting spot on the varsity basketball team during the 07-08 season. Nick was chosen second team all-district for 4A during the 07-08 season. After high school Nick hopes to attend college and major in electrical engineering while playing basketball. Nick would like to send a shout out to his mom for all the hard work and patience she has shown him. Nick Walker on Life: “HAN?”

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