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Purple and Gold News

Faith Cummings

Faith Cummings, Co-Editor in Chief of Longform Media

“My greatest fear is growing up with all these hopes and dreams and not doing any of them,” Faith Cummings states. “One dream I have to accomplish is to reach my full potential in swimming,” she reveals, “and that should come with college.” Faith is a junior in high school this year, is new to Columbia, and grew up in the faraway and chilly city of Anchorage, Alaska. Faith describes herself as active, extroverted, and a leader. Naturally, quarantine has been difficult for her and required her to find things to do besides going out with friends. Faith conveyed that the most influential people in her life are her parents and grandpa. Faith says, “My parents are because they have survived by Dad being deployed for 13 years of 20 years being married and my grandpa is because he has survived many rounds of cancer and treatments and is still pushing on and persevering.” Faith describes her dad’s deployment by stating, “My greatest challenge I have faced is my dad leaving on deployment for so many years, it’s hard knowing you have two parent figures but only one of them is there at the moment.” She remembers her most cherished childhood memory being a fishing trip with her grandpa on the lake he named after her in Northern Ontario. When asked what skill she is most proud of, Faith responded, “I am most proud of my ability to lead and accomplish things that I want to get done.

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Reaching for Red and Gold

Reaching for Red and Gold

Faith Cummings, Co-Editor in Chief of Longform Media June 1, 2021

I recently looked into Hickman's newest commit, Evan Shory who recently signed on to Pittsburg State. When hearing Evan talk about his new career choice his face lit up with excitement. Evan knew that...

The Unexpected Rise of a College Commit

The Unexpected Rise of a College Commit

Faith Cummings, Co-Editor in Chief of Longform Media April 26, 2021

Jordan Ferraro ran into freshman year head first, taking part in Basketball, Crosscountry and his passion, Varsity Soccer. Soccer gave Ferraro a place to call home, let loose and see his brothers. Jordan...

Future Cadet and Committed Wrestler

Future Cadet and Committed Wrestler

Faith Cummings, Co-Editor in Chief of Longform Media April 20, 2021

Talking to Waldron I noticed his passion for wrestling almost immediately, he lives and breathes the sport. From what I could see with a mask, his smile was ear to ear when talking about the sport he loves...

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Is Halloween Canceled?

Faith Cummings and Carter Gourley October 29, 2020

Is Halloween canceled? This has been a question on many people's minds since the beginning of the year. With little kids wanting to dress as their favorite movie star or indulge in the sweet caramel of...

Assistant Cross Country coach Johnson takes times for his athletes at the Kirksville virtual meet September 19th

The Fate of Recruits

Faith Cummings and Elliot Muhlenbruck October 14, 2020

COVID-19 is causing a lot of problems in the world of sports and many athletic events look different due to the global pandemic, including how colleges look and recruit players. Coaches, players, and Hickman...

Cadet Grayson, Cadet Steger, Cadet Grayson  are preparing for the new format of the tradition.

A Tradition Carried On

Faith Cummings, Co-Editor in Chief of Longform Media October 1, 2020

Every year, Mizzou fans watch the football games in hopes of seeing Mizzou’s ROTC cadets do their push-ups and shoot off the cannon after every Mizzou touchdown, but this year many were disappointed....

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