From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Jack Zimmerman

Published 10:30 pm Thursday, May 28, 2020

Name: Jack Zimmerman

School: Tyler Robert E. Lee High School

Parents names: Heather and David Zimmerman

Sports you play: Football and track

Favorite high school sports memory: My interception at the Rockwall game my junior year.

Plans after high school: Attending college

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? TJC to complete my basics and then transferring to University of Arkansas to attend The Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Favorite song: There are too many to list.

Favorite food: My favorite foods are steak, pizza and crab.

Favorite TV show: The Office.

Favorite movie: Finding Nemo. There are a lot of great messages in that movie.

Who are your role models? My parents.

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coaches Chancellor, Kurt Traylor and Williams, because they always supported and encouraged me even after my knee injuries and surgeries.

Who is your favorite teacher? I have many. Mrs. McElroy, Ms. Bryant-Williams, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Daniels, Dr. Johnson and Mr. Graves … in no particular order.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? A very successful business man.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I hate to wear jeans.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The camaraderie and being able to participate.