A Jackson State student and member of the sonic boom of the south is paving the way for future tigers with disabilities.Jahkee Johnson was born with a disease called tibial hemimelia.His mom was forced with the tough decision to move forward with a double amputation surgery when Johnson was just 9 months old.Fast forward to now – Johnson spent 4 years at Jackson State UniversityHe also played the trombone as a member of the Sonic Boom of the South. “Somebody come behind me and do better man pave the way even further, make sure you go even further with it. Make sure you show there’s no limits. You are your own limit and your mindset is your own limit. Don’t let anybody set those limits for you,” Johnson said. Johnson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science and health and physical education and recreation. He’s going off to be a recreational therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital and says he will continue to stay involved with kids with disabilities.
A Jackson State student and member of the sonic boom of the south is paving the way for future tigers with disabilities.
Jahkee Johnson was born with a disease called tibial hemimelia.
His mom was forced with the tough decision to move forward with a double amputation surgery when Johnson was just 9 months old.
Fast forward to now – Johnson spent 4 years at Jackson State University
He also played the trombone as a member of the Sonic Boom of the South.
“Somebody come behind me and do better man pave the way even further, make sure you go even further with it. Make sure you show there’s no limits. You are your own limit and your mindset is your own limit. Don’t let anybody set those limits for you,” Johnson said.
Johnson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science and health and physical education and recreation.
He’s going off to be a recreational therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital and says he will continue to stay involved with kids with disabilities.
