Adam
“Duffy” Dunson has been a student at Worthington Christian since the 8th
grade. Before coming to WC, he attended Polaris Christian Academy with classmates
Tommy Anthony, Anna Schwartz, and Blessing King. Since transferring to Worthington Christian,
Dunson has made friendships that will “endure a lifetime”. He is beloved by classmates
for his energetic personality and contagious laugh. Although he is extremely
friendly and outgoing, he is the toughest person I have met.
Growing
up, Dunson developed a passion for football. While he excelled at other sports, his passion for football remained. However, his mother, Nikki, and father,
Rikki, did not want him to play. This is because Rikki broke his neck in a
freak football accident at age 15. He was a star athlete. This tragedy left him
wheelchair-bound for the remainder of his life. Rikki instilled the integrity and grit that
Adam bears today. He encouraged and loved Dunson more than anyone. After his
father’s passing, Dunson’s desire for football grew even stronger. He persevered
through a heartbreaking tragedy and strived to make Rikki proud. His mother
Nikki finally had leniency and agreed that Rikki would want Dunson to play. At
the beginning of his Junior year, Dunson’s football journey began and soon
earned a scholarship to play football for Indiana Wesleyan University.
The biggest
influence on Dunson’s life has been his mom, Nikki. Her support for him
throughout the years has been tremendous. She has shown him what Christ is
like, and how to incorporate Christianity into everyday life. Nikki’s love for
Christ and others radiates onto anyone that talks to her. Another influence
recently on Dunson’s life has been select families in the Worthington Christian
community. Their support and love for Dunson have positively impacted his life
in countless ways.
Dunson’s advice
for underclassmen is to be yourself. “There are going to be people who don’t
appreciate you”, Dunson advised. “You just have to be yourself and live for
God”. Dunson has already been pouring into the younger generation. He is
extremely outgoing towards kids who may not feel seen or loved. He shows them
what toughness and perseverance looks like on the field and in the classroom. His
impact on the middle schoolers and underclassmen at Worthington Christian is
admirable and Christlike.
~ Tommy Anthony