Editor’s note: 2-minute Drill is an occasional Q&A that profiles students at Jennings County High School.
Name: Darius Thomas
Grade: Sophomore
School: Jennings County High School
Parents: Trista Barnes and Justin Thomas
Which elementary school did you attend?
North Vernon Elementary
What’s your favorite class and why?
TV Production because it’s the most fun class I’ve ever had.
When you’re not in school, where’s your favorite place to be and why?
The gym, because I can be with my friends while working out.
What is your favorite food?
Tacos.
What has been your greatest high school basketball memory?
Beating Floyd Central and New Albany in the same week.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
Playing college basketball.
Who in your life has inspired you?
My grandpa, Danny Thomas.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned from high school?
Be responsible and respectful.
A cool Friday would be?
Chilling with my boys.
If you could do life over again what would you change?
I would have taken basketball more serious earlier.
What do you want to accomplish next year?
Win a basketball sectional.
What do you do outside of school?
Work out and hang with my friends.
What three adjectives best describe you?
Motivated, hard-working, determined
Favorite Movie?
“Space Jam”
Best advice?
Work hard, stay humble, and respect your peers.
