Pillager announces ExCEL winners
Emily Doss and Rian Hutchison are the Minnesota State High School League's 12th annual ExCEL Award winners for Pillager High School.
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ExCEL - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership - is a recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, show leadership qualities and are model citizens.
Doss is the daughter of Scott and Betty Doss. She is active in volleyball, hockey and softball. She has received most improved, all tournament player, most valuable and the Eric Eid Award. She is involved inKnowledge Bowl, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Christmas for Kids, National Honor Society and Peer Helpers. She serves her community through church volunteering, Helping Hands, Special Olympics volunteer and as a baseball coach.
Emily Doss
Community Education Coordinator Sue VanHal said, "On and off the court or field, Emily leads her team to try harder, support each other or offer an encouraging word to others. ... Emily often rises to the top as an organizer, encourager and motivator. She has the charisma and personality that draws other students to her."
Hutchison is the son of Jim and Ann Hutchison. His sports participation includes football, Alpine skiing and track/field. He has received most improved, academic all-state and section team honors. He is involved in marching band, pep band and is a section leader in band. School activities Rian has been involved in include National Honor Society, yearbook staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Peer Tutor, elementary track and field assistant and Christmas for Kids volunteer. He actively participates in community service as a Ski Gull ski patroller, Special Olympics volunteer, Camp Confidence fishing volunteer, Race for the Cure volunteer and church volunteer.
Rian Hutchison
Math teacher and coach Jacob Mehr stated, "I think the most telling way that shows how Rian positively influences others is how often his classmates and teammates seek his help. He is not so much a vocal leader, but leads first by modeling the behaviors that we want all students to possess. Rian strives to be the best ... likes to be challenged and always makes good decisions in the classroom, on the field and anywhere else he may be."