Jasmine Warfield, a 16-year-old junior at Aurora’s Gateway High School who plays on the girls varsity basketball team, won a national essay writing contest In My Shoes sponsored by The Athlete’s Foot.
Denver Nugget star Carmelo Anthony appeared at Gateway and helped raise funds for the school’s athletic programs and a non-profit, Achilles Kids, which benefits handicapped athletes.
Warfield’s winning essay is as follows:
“In my shoes…I will run faster, jump higher, and score more points. I will cross my defender and drive hard to the basket. I will create plays on offense and move the ball to the open man. I will be a team player! In my shoes…I will protect my goal like a lion protects the jungle. I will take a charge, be big in the paint, and I will forever have my hands up on defense! In my shoes…I will practice like a champion, and I will play like a champion. I will leave it all on the court. I will walk in the gym with confidence and walk out with humility. And the next time I step to my opponent, she will not be ready for me…in my shoes!”
