Pre-SIU: Four-time all-conference and three-time all-south pick at nearby Anna-Jonesboro High School...holds the school record in the high jump which he set as a junior...two-time state qualifier, where he finished third on each occasion...also, a all-conference and all-south pick on the football team...led his teams to three regional titles on the basketball court as well.

Personal: Major is undecided...born Nov. 27, 1985...son of Terri and Craig Partridge.