Senior Spotlight>Jacob Burns (Princeton High School)

Name: Jacob Burns.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: June 13, 2003/Osage Beach, MO.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Mom (Tiffany), Dad (Jimmie), Brother (Brayden), Sister (Raegan).

Sports/activities: Baseball.

Nickname(s): Burnzy or JB.

Favorite sport and why: Baseball. It is a sport that teaches me many life lessons and always keeps me active. 

Favorite food and where to get it: Smoked ribs.

Likes: Baseball, Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking.

Dislikes: Chores.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My coaches cause they push me to be the best that I can be no matter what. 

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My dad because he is someone that always makes me work hard and is determined to help me be the best I can be.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Jennifer Aniston.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet: Ozzie Smith, Babe Ruth, and Abraham Lincoln.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Family with me.

The last song I listened to: “Friday Night” by Eric Paslay.

People would be surprised to know: I like to watch “Anime” shows.

I stay home to watch: “Anime.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Wear my lucky socks.

The funniest person I’ve ever met and why: Coach Brucker, he makes us all laugh consistently.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: He was a leader, funny and sometimes a trouble maker.

Most embarrassing moment: Spanish classes when I would drool if I fell asleep.

What I would like to do in life: Become a physical therapist or a pro baseball player

Three words that best describe me: Determined, hard-working, and funny