MADISON – Jacob Ryan Strickland is a graduating senior at James Clemens High School.

While in high school, Strickland was most interested in studying engineering.

He maintained a weighted GPA at 4.0. Strickland completed internships at NASA during his junior year and at Booz Allen Hamilton during his senior year.

Strickland participated as a team member with Greenpower electric car racing.

Jacob’s parents are Dan and Amy Strickland. Jacob has two brothers: J.D. Strickland, 20 years old, and Aidan Strickland, 10 years old.

Jacob plans to enter the University of Alabama in Huntsville and pursue a degree in engineering.