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Joseph Brantley Durrett III
Brant Durrett graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Today he practices as a trial lawyer, with specific focus in representing policyholders, individual and small businesses, in litigation to resolve disputes with insurers. In his spare time, Durrett occupies himself with hunting, grilling, fantasy football, motorcycles and the Ole Miss Rebels. Durrett attended SBS from 1979-1981 and is a member of the first graduating class of Second Baptist School. He considers David “Truck” Turner, his physics teacher, to be one of his favorite teachers. “I was able to get to know Truck outside of the classroom when we would go fishing together. I liked Mr. Turner because he was smart and because he was a rebel of sorts.” Some of his favorite memories while attending SBS were the class trips to Boston and New York. He is most thankful for the small size of SBS. “Due to Brant’s advice to SBS students: the size, SBS provided opportunities to “Take advantage of your time at get to know your teachers and to particSBS, some of the friends you ipate in a variety of activities that are not make will be your friends for life.” always possible at larger schools.” He also loved the family experience. “Second Baptist has played a very large role in my life, and because of this has become a distinct member of my family in its own way. My dad was on the committee that added the high school to SBS, and both my siblings Charles Durrett ’86 and Marcy Durrett Johnston ’87 graduated from Second. I met my wife, Shari Nelsen Durrett ‘84, the most beautiful cheerleader on the squad. Since then, my daughter Hailie ‘09 graduated as a Lifer, two of my nieces, Abbey ‘19 and Brooke ‘20, attend Middle School now, and my wife works there as the Director of Communications.”
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Rebecca Young Baker
Rebecca Young Baker is a graduate of Duke University and the Georgetown University Law Center. She works as a labor and employment lawyer for Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP. Baker is a Lifer. She attended SBS from 1986 until graduating in 1999. One of her favorite teachers was Mrs. Rebecca Larkin. “Mrs. Larkin really has a gift for leading class discussions.” Her favorite SBS activities were cheerleading and the spring musicals. She is most thankful for “…the opportunity to learn in such a caring, supportive environment. The Rebecca’s advice to SBS students: “Enjoy your youth ability to learn with teachers who take and the ability to be a part of such a special community. an active interest in their students’ You won’t believe how quickly the years fly by, and you success is priceless.” are left with nothing but fond memories of SBS!”
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David Morris
David Morris graduated from The University of Texas and the University of Houston Law Center. Currently, he works as a trial lawyer for Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP, where he recently worked on a trial team that won a three-week jury trial against one of the top personal injury firms in Houston. Morris attended SBS from 1984 until 1997. His favorite teacher was Kathy Lee. “She taught geometry and calculus, both of which I enjoyed. She was great at explaining very complicated subjects, and she always offered her time outside of class to help us if we needed it.” David’s advice to SBS students: “High goals are His favorite activities were football and basketball. His favorite memory from great, but you have to create a plan and focus on the SBS was winning state in basketball. He credits SBS with “help[ing] me create high steps of the plan in order to achieve your goals.” expectations for my personal life and my career. The School also instilled in me a sense of confidence through accomplishment.” January 2014
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