Johnny Parker, 2023
Johnny was a member of the graduating class of 1981. He was a member of the basketball team for 4 years.
He enjoyed tremendous success on the basketball court as some of his achievements were: in 1980 he was selected as All-District 8-M, All-Tournament 8- AA, Vol State Invitational All-Tournament, VSBC All-Conference and in 1981he was All-District, All-Tournament, VSBC All-Conference, Vol State Invitational All-Tournament, All Mid-State First Team and Writer's All-State Honorable Mention. Johnny scored the first points in the current Greenbrier High School Gymnasium and was the first to dunk in a game in school history. As a junior, his team made it to the Sub-State round of 16. He helped lead his team in 1981 to 24 wins where they were undefeated at home and in the district. He considers the highlight of his playing career when his 1980 team won 5 straight games including the District Championship and a double OT win in the semi-finals of the region tournament which qualifies them for the Sub-State. Johnny enjoyed his teammates most and the privilege to play with great friends sharing the common goal of becoming the best team possible. He also states that the mutual dedication and drive that he experienced as a member of the GHS Boys Basketball Team taught him life lessons about hard work leading to success. |
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