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05/05/25 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for 2025-26

2024-2025 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 5, 2025

Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2025-26 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit on July 14-17 in Indianapolis.

The group will also assist in the planning and execution of the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for Sept. 29-30 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Members of the Student Advisory Group are as follows:

  • Owen McCormack, Beechwood
  • Kaidence Atwell, Christian County
  • Jordyn McDonald, Cumberland County
  • Cariann Williams, Edmonson County
  • Vivian Fox, Elizabethtown
  • Mia Hechavarria, Evangel Christian
  • Logan Nix, Foundation Christian Academy
  • Carter Bernard, Grayson County
  • Peter Wagner, Great Crossing
  • Addison Hales, Greenwood
  • Chaii Paris, Henry Clay
  • Tyson Cavinder, Hopkinsville
  • Chiani Leak, Hopkinsville
  • Alannah Kues, Newport Central Catholic
  • Milyn Minor, Scott
  • Claire James, South Oldham

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03/04/25 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

2024-2025 News Releases

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group for 2025-2026. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July in Indianapolis and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences September 29-30 in Lexington.

The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.

The NFHS Summit is scheduled for July 14-17, 2025 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that […]

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05/09/24 – KHSAA Student Advisory Group Selected for 2024-25

2023-2024 News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2024

Sixteen student-athletes from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been named members of the 2024-25 KHSAA Student Advisory Group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit on July 21-25 in Indianapolis.

The group will also assist in the planning and execution of the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for Sept. 19-20 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Members of the Student Advisory are as follows:

  • Kamryn Biliter, Pineville
  • Adam Weakley, Bethlehem
  • Haley Carr, Corbin
  • Caleb Biddle, Pendleton County
  • Amy Ashby Roma, Francis Parker
  • Abigail Hamilton, Graves County
  • Kylie Merrick, Marshall County
  • Benjamin Cauley, Bullitt Central
  • Kaileigh Gibson, Owen County
  • Colby Young, Owen County
  • Claire Roberts, Lexington Christian
  • Madeline Haller, DuPont Manual
  • Ari Rabin, Francis Parker
  • Maleya Giddens, Assumption
  • Ava Carver, Rowan County
  • Michael Smith, Scott

The group attending the NSLS will split into groups and work through topical discussions […]

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02/02/24 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

2023-2024 News Releases

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group for 2024-2025. One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July in Indianapolis and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences September 19-20 in Lexington.

The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.

The NFHS Summit is scheduled for July 22-25, 2024 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that […]

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03/2/23 – Nominations for KHSAA Student Advisory Group-NFHS National Student Leadership Summit Being Accepted

2022-2023 News Releases

The KHSAA is seeking applications to become a member of its Student Advisory Group (2023-24). One of the main duties of the group is the planning and execution of its HYPE Student Leadership Conferences. Those chosen are required to attend the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit in July and then manage the KHSAA HYPE Conferences in September.

The National Federation of State High School Associations offers a student leadership initiative – the National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The NSLS will focus on relevant and contemporary issues affecting today’s students in education-based athletics and performing arts. Students will sharpen their leadership skills and will realize the privilege and power of their influence in their school, community, and state.

The NFHS in-person Summit is scheduled for July 29-31, 2023 in Indianapolis. If selected, expenses from Lexington to Indianapolis are covered (meals, lodging, transportation). By applying and being selected, the student is acknowledging that he/she will be in […]

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HYPE 2022 Agenda of Events

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08/19/22 – HYPE Student Leadership Conferences Registration Now Open

2022-2023 News Releases

Mark your calendars to plan to attend one of the two KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences scheduled for September 15 (Bowling Green) and September 16 (Lexington).

WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE is a one-day student leadership conference where students will enjoy educational interaction with each other to discuss issues and garner information to take back and share/implement with their teams and student body.  The event is staged and presented by the KHSAA Student-Athlete Group.

DATES/LOCATIONS
Thursday, September 15 – Knicely Conference Center (2355 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green 42101).

Friday, September 16 – Central Bank Center (430 W. Vine St. Lexington, next to Rupp Arena). LEXINGTON CONFERENCE IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 8/24/22.

COST
There is no charge to attend.  Schools are responsible for transportation and any meals.

REGISTER
Register here.  The registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 8.  A school is limited to a maximum of 18 students.  […]

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