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Parkes Phoenix

Our Young Bloke – Khan Jackson

April 14, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Khan Jackson – Vice-captain Holy Family Primary School

How old are you? 12 years.

Were you named after anyone? No, I don’t think so.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Popper, packet of chips, fruit.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Police officer.

If you could invent something, what would it be? Device that gets me to the skate park instantly.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d probably renovate our house and give the rest to my family.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I jumped off a high bridge into the water.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Albert Einstein.

What makes you feel like dancing? Not much.

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? Money for scooter parts.

Filed Under: Our Community, Our People

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