Reed Parker

Reed Parker

Meet Reed Parker. Reed is in the graduating class of 2020 at Hilton Head Island High School and plans to study Business and pursue a Law degree from the University of South Carolina.   
What inspired you to choose this path? 
I absolutely fell in love with the school, campus, and the people that go there.
Have you always lived here? 
I’ve lived on Hilton Head for 11 years. Originally from Michigan. I enjoy the weather and my friends I have here.
Tell us a little bit about your family
I have an older sister, Nora, who goes to Winthrop University. My parents Christina and Jeff were born and raised in Michigan.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community? 
Dockside, Hudson’s, Street Meet, and Java Burrito.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community? 
The countless amount of people I’ve met in the restaurant business have all been very interesting.
If you could safely travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why? 
I would not choose to go anywhere, I love it here. I just wish everything would open back up.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows? 
I like The Hangover, Succession, and Stepbrothers.
What’s the best advice you ever received from a teacher? Who was the teacher? 
A few of my teachers have given me solid advice to stay out of trouble and stay in school.
What is your go-to band/artist when you can’t decide what to listen to? 
I usually just press shuffle.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch? 
Warren Buffet. I’d go to a seafood place with him and discuss business.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community? 
I love the beaches, pools, and hot tubs.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years? 
Hopefully working for a profitable business or law firm.
What show are you binge-watching right now? 
Tiger King.
Favorite month? holiday? and the best single day on the calendar? 
I like the summer and my birthday is the 28th of January.
Who inspires you to be better?
My father.
If you could go back over your entire school career what is one thing you would do differently?
Stay out of trouble a little bit more.
Who or what do you miss the most right now?
Just all of my friends, being around them and doing fun stuff.
What’s the first thing you want to do when this quarantine is over?
Go hangout with all of my friends.

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