Meet Harold Daniels! Coach Daniels was North Hall’s Athletic Director from 2000 to 2013. He was born in Columbus, GA, and lived in Buena Vista, GA for a stent. Daniels attended Tri-County High School and graduated in 1978, he then signed to play baseball at Georgia Southwestern State University. Daniels graduated college in 1982 with a Health and PE/Rec degree and began a Coaching career in Albany, GA. He then moved to Gainesville in 1988 and has been here for 35 years.
We would like to thank Coach Daniels for his time and participation in our project!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
A: “I am married for 35 years to Susan Daniels, a teacher, and have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.”
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career.
A: “Assistant Principal/AD at North Hall-2000-2013. I loved being at NH and being a part of a great Community School.”
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants or shops in our community?
A: “Texas Roadhouse, Longhorns, Biba’s Italian, Atlas Pizza, and Sam’s Club for the frozen yogurt.”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
A: “35 years.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
A: “I don’t like to travel abroad right now. I like seeing our Country the most as there is a lot to see.”
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A: “Major Payne. Sanford and Son and Andy Griffin.”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
A: “Work as if you were working for the Lord! If you please the Lord, others will be pleased.”
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community
A: “Longstreet Cafe.”
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
A: “Dale Murphy. Loved watching him play baseball. Longhorns.”
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique you love about our community?
A: “The lake is nice and the great people that live here.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
A: “Just being me. I love a servant’s heart. Probably still driving buses.”
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “I like to Sing.”
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A: “A great dove shoot.”
Q: What words or phrases come to mind when you think of NHHS?
A: “Get it done! Working goes with Winning.”
