In Washington, D.C., public schools open by late August. Stuart-Hobson is no exception to this rule. On the morning of August 20th chaos ensues, as once-vacant hallways are flooded with young students — eager to reunite with their classmates, less eager to receive their first homework assignments of the term.
For Drew Jackson, Stuart-Hobson was comfortable. He’d spent the past three years there, quickly establishing himself as a standout two-sport athlete. In the spring, he roamed center field, and in the winter he played point guard. The school gave him a sense of belonging. It gave him his routine.