Addison McKenna was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course, court, and field. Joining high school sports teams has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. Her favorite part has been her teammates and the memories she has been able to make with them. Having a sense of unity made her senior season so much more enjoyable. It did not matter if they won every game; what mattered was how they worked together and had fun. Playing sports has also deepened her appreciation for commitment and hard work. The countless hours spent practicing and improving her skills have shown her that dedication and perseverance can lead to significant personal growth. Addison competes in cross country, basketball, track and field. She is involved in FFA, the National Honor Society, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Through 4-H, she has been involved in many activities, like helping at the Sioux City Railroad Museum, cleaning up the Woodbury County Fairgrounds, cleaning Bronson Park, and helping host the Fourth of July fun day at Bronson Park. Through the National Honor Society, she has been able to serve her community by spending a day at the Ronald McDonald House volunteering wherever needed, cleaning up yards in Lawton and Bronson, and setting up the Veterans' Day assembly. One other way she helps the community is when she is working at the Morningside greenhouse, and they overproduce lettuce, which they can donate to the Gospel Mission in downtown Sioux City and to the Siouxland food bank. Agriculture, to Addison, is the backbone of her world. It is what feeds everyone and sustains their daily lives. Growing up in the livestock industry, she has witnessed the entire farm-to-table experience firsthand. These experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into agriculture. The agriculture industry has ignited a passion within her. It has shown her the value of dedication and the joy of working towards something meaningful. Addison plans to attend Iowa State and study animal science with an emphasis on animal nutrition. Her goal is to become an animal nutritionist specializing in cattle and swine. Having shown cattle and swine throughout her years in 4-H, she has developed a deep passion for working with them and is thankful for the opportunities this industry has given her. By becoming an animal nutritionist, she hopes to give back to the industry that has shaped her. Her ultimate goal is to open her own show feed business, combining her passion for animal nutrition with her practical experience.

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