Future Black History Makers: Meet Eryn Ford, a third-grader at College Lakes Elementary
Eryn Ford, 9, the daughter of Eddie Ford IV and Ebony Ford, is in third grade at College Lakes Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Future Black History Maker because "Eryn is the personification of charisma, intelligence, perseverance, and humor!" writes her mom, Ebony Ford, who nominated her. "I became severely ill this year and she made a mature decision to maintain good grades, perfect attendance, soccer, and also making me laugh with her animated stories while on treatment. Eryn never meets a stranger and she wants to become a principal like her dad when she grows up. Eryn is supportive of her brown skin and very anti-bully! She has a record of standing up for her friends."
Here's what else you should know about Eryn.
All about Eryn
What's your favorite subject in school? Math.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Doctor, teacher, architect.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? I love to sing, draw, play basketball, dance, play soccer and design houses online.
What are you really good at doing? Math and making sure no one is bullied.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? I love my own voice.
Who is your role model? My dad, grandma, grandpa and mom.
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? The Royal Family on YouTube because I learn positive messages from them.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Savannah, Georgia, because I have great memories with my family there.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? Super strength to protect people from not-so-nice people.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "Moana."
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? Nachos.
See the full list: Meet our 29 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville for 2024
What her parents say
What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? Eryn is a natural leader. That quality, plus her perseverance and compassion, will make history! Whether she finds a cure for cancer, wins the WNBA championship, or designs an amazing house or building, she's gonna make history!
Why are you proud of your child? Eryn showed us what unconditional love is. We are proud of Eryn for being bold, outspoken and unapologetically herself! She strives to be the best version of herself and never compares! We are proud to parent such a resilient, intelligent, brave and compassionate young lady!!
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This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Future Black History Makers: Meet Eryn Ford
