Remy Hicks takes a swing as a member of the KHS varsity softball team. [Photo courtesy of the Kewanee High School Athletic Department}
Remy Hicks, a junior at Kewanee High School, has been selected to be on the Illinois High School Association Student Advisory Committee.
An IHSA Student Advisory Committee (SAC) member’s primary role is to promote sportsmanship and integrity and serve as a voice for Illinois high school student-athletes.
Remy will represent IHSA District 11 and her duties and expectations on the IHSA Student Advisory Board will be:
Attendance and participation: Attending all scheduled in-person and virtual meetings.
Collaboration: Working in groups to discuss and decide on committee activities.
Event Participation: Organizing and presenting at the biennial Student Leadership Conference, judging the Student Section and Spirit Showdown, and attending at least one IHSA State Final event.
Representation: Representing one of 21 IHSA legislative districts to provide a student-athlete perspective.
Communication: Communicating with other members via the Remind app and email and posting on the IHSA SAC Instagram page.
Leadership Development: Collaborating with Illinois State University’s School of Kinesiology and Recreation to develop psychological and life skills.
Her accomplishments at Kewanee High include:
FFA (Future Farmers of America): She has attended the Illinois State Convention, where Kewanee’s FFA was recognized as the 6th Premier Chapter in the state.
Remy was a Freshman Attendant on the 2023 Homecoming Court.
Kewanee High School Key Club was recognized as the first place global winner for the Single Service Award at Key Club International Convention.
She plays second base, left field and center field for the Kewanee Boilermakers softball team and was named to the third team All State by the Illinois Coaches Association.
She plays guard for the varsity basketball team and defensive specialist for the varsity volleyball team
“We celebrate Remy’s new role with the IHSA Student Advisory Committee,” said KHS Athletic Director Tim Atwell. “The Kewanee Athletic Department is confident she will be a fantastic representative and a positive force for student-athletes statewide.”
