HEARTTHROB: Brandon Stephan Darby
Saturday, August 02, 2008School: Claflin University
Grade: Freshman
Have you done anything newsworthy? First student enrolled in Mr. Averin Tyler's Keys to the Kingdom Music Center; attended the Orangeburg Consortium of the Arts
Birthday: May 26, 1990
Height: 6 feet, 3 inches
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Strongest subject in school: Music, choir
Fears: Pit bulls
Turn-offs: Loud, obnoxious, wild young ladies
Turn-ons: Attractive, smart, God-fearing young ladies with a sense of humor
Favorite song and artist who performs it: "Make Me Over" by Tonex
Favorite movie: "Meet the Browns"
Lifelong dream: To own my own music production studio
If I were an animal, I would be: An eagle
If I were a food, I would be: A T-bone steak
Words to live by: "In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:6
Favorite place to go on a date: Red Lobster
Favorite place to eat: T.G.I. Friday's
Favorite thing to do with friends: Play basketball
How would you describe your crowd? Friendly, witty, outgoing
Plans for the future: To obtain a music education from Claflin University and teach music to elementary-aged students
Plans for the weekend: Hang out with friends and family and play piano at church
Hobbies or talents: Playing the piano, composing and producing music, baseball
Parents: Vincent and Shirlain J. Darby
Siblings: Brian Darby
An interesting fact about you: I'm either playing or listening to music constantly.
Want to be the next T&D Heartthrob? Just complete a nomination form, available at The Times and Democrat's Broughton Street office in Orangeburg, and submit it with a recent photograph. Heartthrobs are published on Saturday's Orangeburgers and Fries page, C1.

