Meet Sydney Jones! Sydney is a senior at Cherokee Bluff High School. She plans to attend Covenant College in the fall and play basketball.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
“My family is my everything, we are all so close. My dad has always been a football coach, so as a family we have moved around a lot for his job. My mom is a teacher, and was always at the same elementary school as me. I have an older sister that will turn 21 on May 10. We are extremely close and I consider her one of my best friends. I love my family more than anything and I am so fortunate that Jesus is at the center of my family. Growing up my life was revolved around high school football, and I would not trade this for the world. Playing on the field, equipment rooms, and becoming friends with my dad’s players are just some special memories I will cherish forever. I would say that football is a huge part of my life and has shaped me into the person I am today.”
What are your plans after graduation?
“After I graduate high school I plan, to attend Covenant College to play basketball and study business and finances.”
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
“La Parrilla and Local Station.”
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
“I would love to travel to Germany, and travel the country. I am so interested in the German culture, and have been so fortunate to have been able to visit years ago. I absolutely adore all things German (especially the food) and would love to go there again!”
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
“‘One Tree Hill’ or ‘Remember the Titans.'”
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
“Advice I would give would probably be is to treat everyone with true kindness. I know it sounds so simple, but everyone deserves to be heard and to be treated well. I’ve learned throughout high school that there are always two sides to a story, and to base an opinion off of a rumor should not affect how you treat another person. Everyone deserves to be heard and given a chance.”
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
“‘One Tree Hill.'”
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
“Lauren Daigle, at Local Station. I would love love love to just talk to her and her wisdom. She has been through so much and has managed to truly worship God through it all, and I would love to hear more about her life. I feel like she would be such a truly kind person that would help me with my walk with the Lord.”
What is your favorite thing about our community?
“I love that everyone knows everyone, it’s like a small town!”
Where do you see yourself in five to 10 years?
“Hopefully graduated working as a financial advisor for an athlete and to have a family of my own.”
What is something on your bucket list?
“To travel the world!”
What is your go to band / singer when you cant decide what to listen to?
“The Band Camino, such an underrated band!”
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
“I love the fall time, it reminds me of football which has been the center of my life because my dad is a football coach. The fall brings some of the best memories; football, the carnival, good weather, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and it makes me happy.”
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
“Harry Potter World at Universal.”
What is something you want to do as soon as this pandemic is finished?
“Go to a concert, preferably The Band Camino!”
Who inspires you to be better?
“My sister Avery.”
