A Jones High School News Rewind of 2009!!!
ORLANDO — It’s a first in the history of Jones High School.
The top six students for this year’s graduating class are all young black men.
Jones administrators said usually the top of the class is reserved for the ladies, but not this go-around.
Click for more below from Reporter Kelli Cook
via Top 6 Of Jones’ Graduating Class Breaking Stereotypes – Central Florida News 13.
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Miracle Man Darryl Perry
Darryl graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1990, and went on to train with the World Football League. Returning to his home city in 1994, Darryl worked first for Orlando Utilities Commission, and then dedicated his time to his ownership and operation of Elite Detailing. He sold the business in 1999 and began working as a financial advisor.
Darryl was also CEO of Wealth Management Advisors, a motivational speaker, and a regular speaker on the Fellowship of Christian Athletes circuit. Darryl received numerous honors and rewards over the years for his football athleticism, and for his dedication to the community. He was a board member of a number of charitable organizations, including Guardian Care Convalescent Center, which benefited from the annual Darryl Perry Golf Tournament.
On March 15, 2007 while asleep, Darryl suffered cardiac arrest. Despite administration of CPR by his wife and paramedics, Darryl remained brain dead and comatose for almost three weeks.
His prognosis was grim, with physicians recommending that his wife remove him from life support. However, the drive, determination and strong faith of Darryl brought this “Miracle Man” back from the dead.
The man who physicians initially said was brain dead, and then subsequently said would never walk, talk, speak or know his friends and family is here today with us.
Walking out on what he considers his “home” football field to have his jersey retired. Darryl currently lives in Orlando with his wife and three children.
Please join me in welcoming our very own hometown hero, Jones High’s Miracle Man – Mr. Darryl Perry.
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Arthur Bowman, a 2009 graduate of Jones High School
Bowman is a graduate of Jones High School IT and Finance magnet program and he’s a member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club and Vice President of his 2009 Senior Class. Arthur also holds the distinction of being a part of Jones High “6”. Jones High “6” refers to the six African American males who were at the top of the 2009 Class. Arthur’s weighted GPA was 4.2, and it is believed that having six African American males graduating at the top of the class from any High School in the United States is a first.
It is not unusual for Arthur Bowman to be part of the “First” Class. He is the first son of Arthur and Dimitra Bowman, has two sisters – Monanita and Mahalia; and one brother – Joshua. Bowman’s father is the first family member to be an entrepreneur of 24 years. His mother Dimitra is the first African American female manager at the Frito-Lay, Inc. Orlando, location.
Dimitra is also one of the first African American female managers in the international company. Arthur’s uncle – Jimmie Grant is one of the first
African American Air Traffic Controllers in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Arthur has always been an excellent student. Whatever objective he focuses on he normally achieves it” states his mother. Bowman started his golf career with the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association under the direction of Dr. Tommy Dorsey. He started playing golf in middle school and since then he has won numerous golf tournaments and has had the opportunity to participate in the Tiger Woods Golf Tournament. Bowman also appeared in a video with Tiger Woods.
Arthur Bowman will be attending the University of Florida this fall where he will be majoring in sports management and he has aspirations of becoming a sports agent.
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A poem for Orange and Green
All hear me. Speaking from a creative point of view. I stand through the halls of Jones High School old and new.
My eyes fill with water and cloudy my view.
I cannot understand because of what time you attend. That that truly matters at all because of the fight that we’re in
it relates to 1950 and before
through 1982.
I sneeze you bless me then I bless you.
1983 and on until the year 2010 we have accomplished a lot in the short time that we’re in.
My eyes draw cloudy as I learn a new name.
I come to realize that I have no need for shame.
However, my mission this year in 2010
is bring us all together from the divided lines.
I stand proud like my father, my aunts and uncles too. Like my sister in the time that we grew.
No longer black or brown, saying I graduated this year or that.
We all have to come together because family is where it’s at.
Look high, look low it might be hard, yes it seems.
Though my mission will bridge together every graduating class of Orange and Green.
No longer divided.
A poem by
Free Jordan
02/05/10
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