Briarwood Christian School 143 graduates 6255 Cahaba Valley Road • Birmingham, AL 35242 Lions • 1,850 students • No. 4 ranked Christian high school in Alabama
Ferguson used to excelling in the face of adversity For Christian Ferguson, time spent at Briarwood Christian School allowed him to create unforgettable memories every day. “The teachers and coaches at Briarwood provided a supportive environment where I could strive to achieve in all fields,” Ferguson said. “Playing in the football and baseball state championships provided me with experiences that I will never forget. I also loved every second spent with all of my friends, whether that was the football, baseball or math team.” Ferguson was named valedictorian for the class of 2020; he was voted by his the Student Government Association all teammates to be a captain on the 2020 four years of high school, and was voted football and baseball teams; he served in the chaplain of the school by his class4
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mates. He was also voted the National Honor Society president, scored a perfect 5 on his AP chemistry exam; was the Bryant Jordan Scholar Athlete Regional winner; voted “most well-rounded” by his classmates, and was the Matt Johnson Courage Award winner. When Ferguson was 5 years old, his older brother passed away in an accident in his backyard. “He was two years older than me, and my best friend,” Ferguson said. “That night, my dad sat my family down and said, ‘A lot of families crumble when they face struggle, but we will not let this define us.’ As I have grown up, I remember to fight through all forms of adversity. I have learned that when you wallow in
