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GOLF IS OFTEN CONSIDERED A ‘LIFELONG’ SPORT, BUT IT’S ALSO ONE OF THE HARDEST TO MASTER. FOR ALIEF TAYLOR’S OYINDAMOLA OROGUN, HOWEVER, IT QUICKLY CAPTURED HER INTEREST.
“I joined the team last year with my older brother, Funsho, to see what it was all about,” Orogun explained. “I’m not very athletic, and most of the other sports were already full, so I was glad to find something that didn’t require too much physicality. I just wish more people would appreciate it like I did.”
While Orogun grew fond of the game, she soon realized that it’s not for everyone.
“It’s definitely harder than it looks,” she said with a laugh. “Watching people play, whether in person or on TV, makes it seem easy. But actually doing it is a whole different experience. I went into it thinking I wouldn’t face too much physical strain, but I still get back pain from all the swinging. Still, I think that the challenge is worth it.”
Before joining Alief ISD, Orogun was part of the Fort Bend ISD district. After attending Albright Middle School, she ascended to Alief Taylor High and quickly felt at home.
“Of all the schools I’ve been to, I love Alief Taylor the most,” Orogun shared. “Maybe it’s because it’s high school, but there are so many more opportunities to get involved, and you meet a lot of different people. Luckily for me, I’m involved in several other clubs, so I’ve had the chance to experience everything this school has to offer.”
Among the clubs Orogun participates in are Alief Taylor’s NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) and TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators). Orogun plans to continue her journey at the University of Houston, where she hopes to pursue a career in education.
“I want to become an educator,” she said. “I may play golf for fun, but my goal is to one day teach in an elementary school for Alief ISD. It’ll be a full-circle moment for me when I see that dream come true.”
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