SCHOOL: Pamlico County High School
NAME: Jonathan Tucker Cross
AGE: 17
PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR: Attend UNC-Chapel Hill and major in Business Administration/Economics
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Math
FAVORITE EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Football
FAVORITE BOOK: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
FAVORITE SONG: King Without A Crown by Matisyahu
FAVORITE BAND: I enjoy listening to many bands, but one of my favorites is Pearl Jam
FAVORITE TV SHOW: A Game of Thrones
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption
FAVORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS: Samuel L. Jackson
FAVORITE THING TO DO ON WEEKENDS: Go to the beach and spend time with my family/friends
FAVORITE SEASON: Fall
FUN FACT: When I was younger I always said I would be an opera-singing firefighter
IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND AND COULD ONLY TAKE ONE ITEM WITH YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: One of those Victorinox Swiss Army knives with every attachment known to man

I was involved with a variety of organizations and sporting teams during high school. My favorite extracurricular activities were football, track and field, Leadership Information for Tomorrow/Youth and Government, and Beta Club. I was also involved with the Pamlico County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. I enjoyed my high school experience and treasure the relationships that were created along the road to graduation.

I believe that my generation is going to significantly change the world. I hope that the entire Class of 2011 goes on to accomplish great things. I wish to retire early and pursue a course of philanthropy in my spare time. Thank you to all the friends, teachers, administrators, family members, and mentors that helped me get where I am today. God bless us all.