Dimarreá Jackson is a 2024 Dallas Independent School District Collegiate graduate. On Sunday, May 19, 2024, she received her high school diploma from Hillcrest High School, and on Friday, May 10, she received an Associate’s Degree of Science from Dallas College.
While attending Hillcrest High School, she also was a part of the Ptech Program- Early College High School and took college classes at Dallas College in which she completed her senior year earning two degrees.
Although Dimarreá is among the first in her family to complete this accomplishment, she is the second person given her oldest sister Diamond Jackson preceded her in the family to receive two degrees in May 2023 (North Dallas Gazette Publication June 1, 2023).
Even though her family is composed of DISD alums with four generations alive today, Dimarreá is the first to make Academic All-State. She set personal goals and achieved them. This young lady is an exemplary for student athletes. She juggled high school, college, high honors and varsity sports and still excelled.
In addition to playing sports, she was the football team manager and basketball captain. In her sophomore and junior years, she was in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Volleyball, Cross Country in Track and Dallas Elite Track Regional Qualifier.
Dimarreá had a very busy senior year. Her success kicked off at the beginning, when she won Homecoming Queen Fall 2023 and ended with Academic All State and two degrees Spring 2024.
• Associate’s of Science in Engineering
• Hillcrest High School Diploma
• Hillcrest High School Collegiate Academy
• Academic All-State
• Highest Honors graduate
• National Honor Society
• Black Student Union Association
• Top 10% of the graduating class of 2024
Her Sport accolades 23/24 include, but not limited to:
• Homecoming Queen 2023-2024
• Varsity Basketball Captain
• Most Valuable Player for Track Hillcrest high school 2024
• Varsity Track (triple jump) -District and Area Champ and Regional qualifier
• 2x Varsity Track (4×200-meter relay) -District and Area Champs and Regional qualifiers
• k104- “Beast of the Week” Girls Varsity 4×200 Area Champs
“I have had the pleasure of being Dimarrea’s (DJ), basketball coach for the past two years at Hillcrest High School,” said Richard Norton, Hillcrest basketball coach. “DJ is one of a kind in the best way possible. Very seldom do you find a frown on her face, and her smile lights up the room. She is a leader, not afraid to speak her mind or to redirect a teammate in a time of need. Not only is she an AMAZING person, but she is also a talented scholar and athlete.”
“DJ’s personal character is equally as impressive as her academic and athletic achievements. As a public speaker she can hold the attention of an entire locker room, and when speaking one-on-one she demonstrates empathetic listening skills, as well as a powerful intellect. DJ cares deeply about those around her and is always ready to lend a helping hand or word of encouragement. She is often the voice of reason within our basketball program, and always maintains a calm demeanor. With her unwavering enthusiasm and sense of humor, having DJ in our program is a joy.”
Dimarreá gained recognition for her achievements before high school. In middle school, she was interviewed by the Ellen DeGeneres Show via zoom, top student of her 8th grade class at T.W. Browne, track 1st place medalist for her 200-meter dash in the South District Championship, cheerleader, percussionist in the band, Chess Club member, and National Honor Society at Bishop Dunne. However, her 8th grade year was interrupted by Covid 19, Shelter in Place, so Dimarreá was unable to continue the Track District Championship, 8th grade prom, sports banquet and graduation.
During Dimarreá’s fundamental years, she began education at 3 years old with Dallas ISD HIPPY Home School Program. She started PreK at 4 years old and began her educational journey for primary school to 5th grade. She was part of numerous clubs, Recycling Club, Chess Club, and Robotics. Additionally, she was in TAG, guitar player, on the “A” Honor Roll, Safety Patrol and Track team. She participated in community organizations such as the Duncanville Tigers Cheer Team and Track Club where she competed in the Junior Olympics and Dallas Blaze Track Club, YMCA Youth Soccer, Dallas Mustangs Cheer Team, and other community memberships.
Dimarreá was raised by her mother, Demetria Jackson, in a single parent household with two siblings and a pet dog, Nemo.
Dimarreá enjoys relaxing, being with friends, eating, reading, watching movies, golf, bowling, playing with Nemo and family time.
Prairie View A&M University was her choice among 25+ schools offering her acceptance and $400,000 in scholarship offers. She plans to attend Prairie View A&M University Fall 2024. This will begin her next chapter in life as an undergraduate to pursue a BS Major in Psychology and a Minor in Criminal Justice.
In conclusion, Dimarreá’s nana, Rona Jackson, a graduate at UNT DALLAS and graduate of Paralegal Studies at Dallas College, remarks “Dimarreá has always been a high achiever. As an educationalist, I have witnessed the hardship effects of Covid 19 with students, so her success this year was not surprising, but amazing and well earned. She demonstrated strength, dedication and perseverance over the past few years despite Covid 19. I believe success is in the future for Dimarreá considering her triumphs this far and that she has the potential to exceed above expectations and to God we give thanks.”
