Her Own Drum

Semaj Freeman, a recent graduate of East Hamilton spent her high school years marching to the beat of her own drum. Excelling academically and participating in extracurriculars landed her a spot in the incoming freshman class at Tennessee State University. However, it was her attendance at a football game that led her to a creative passion that she plans to pursue alongside her studies in Criminal Justice.

While many don’t associate creativity with high school football games, as Semaj fostered relationships with her peers, she was able to take a hobby and turn it into a business. Custom painted jeans that began as a display of school pride elicited such a strong response from her peers that she began taking orders. 

Semaj told us her favorite part about creating custom art on clothing is “the creative freedom to bring [her] ideas to life. Having created a number of custom pieces so far with no plans to stop any time soon, Semaj is looking forward to continuing to march to the beat of her own drum. 

Semaj Freeman, a recent graduate of East Hamilton spent her high school years marching to the beat of her own drum.