Addison Ferguson is a senior at Chickasha High School. She participates in basketball, golf, and National Honor Society. Ferguson has been playing basketball since the third grade and first got her start with basketball from her mom.
Her favorite parts about basketball are the friendships that she’s forged along the way and the life lessons that she’s learned from it over the years. The highest moment in Ferguson’s basketball career was when she scored thirty-one points at the Run 4 Roses tournament that she competed at in Kentucky. She has previously received the the Hustle Award, which meant a lot to her because it recognizes her effort, determination, and heart.
Ferguson’s biggest positive impact and role model is her mom, because her mom is one of the most hardworking, passionate people that she knows and has always pushed her to be her best.
“Her passion, hard work, and constant support motivate me every day to chase my goals and stay focused, both in sports and in life. She never gives up on what she wants, no matter how challenging things get,” Ferguson says.
Her favorite subject in high school is science because she finds it fascinating to discover how and why things work the way that they do. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Steele. Even though she’s never been in his class, he’s always been a positive role model and helped her to dive into learning while confirming that she understood the content. In her free time, Ferguson likes to hang out with her friends and family, shopping, and going on coffee runs. After high school, she plans to attend college to study nursing.
To Ferguson, being a great athlete means having dedication, discipline, a strong mindset, and a good work ethic. Sports have taught her the importance of hard work, self discipline, and teamwork. They’ve given her the endurance to press on even when it isn’t easy. The advice that Ferguson has for her fellow athletes is to never give up, and to always believe in themselves.
“Hard work and consistency will take you farther than talent alone, so keep pushing no matter what,” Ferguson says.
By Ariel Casida
