Your Name
Jamar Griffin
What High School do you attend?
Peachtree Ridge High School
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the second oldest of a starting five. I am apart of a blended family with all boys. My older brother (age 18) and I have the same birthday one year apart. I also have two younger step brothers (age 12 and age 15), and my youngest brother is age 8. My mom is super serious, cares a tremendous amount about school and our lives. She is also the glue to our blend. My step dad is the jokester he makes everything funny no matter how serious it should be. I am originally from Baltimore, MD but my family relocated to Georgia when I was a first grader. We live in Lawrenceville and we spend lots of time eating out together and talking about everything.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend college at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. I will also be a member of the basketball team. I will be majoring in Communications. My goal is to become a Sports anchor.
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Rita’s and Mellow Mushroom
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to Los Angeles, California. I vacationed there for Spring break 2022 with a good friend and my family. I really enjoyed the environment, vibe, and beautiful surroundings. I would love to go back and explore things that I didn’t see or do previously.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Everybody Hates Chris
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
Live life. Make everyday count. Enjoy the moments and don’t take anything for granted.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
MTV Cribs
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would choose to have lunch with Lebron James. I would like to have lunch at Houston’s in Atlanta. I’d have lunch with Lebron so we could talk basketball, success, and strategies on how I can be successful in basketball and life.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
The variety of schools and clusters that we have.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Have graduated from college and playing professional basketball overseas and then expanding out to become a sports television broadcaster. I would also like to be living in California or Florida.
What is something on your bucket list?
To visit a new country.
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Lil Baby
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
August is my favorite month. My favorite holiday is my birthday. The best day on the calendar is the 22nd.
Who inspires you to be better?
My mother
