Favorite school subjects: My Global Education English and International Relations block. I have been with the same group of students for two hours for four years of my high school career. We have become extremely close and consider ourselves a family. I am also fortunate to have had both these teachers twice in my career as I have truly learned a great deal that will help me in college. In fact, all the teachers in the Global Education program have taught me critical thinking skills and how to be a global member of society that I will be forever grateful for.

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Support your favorite high school students and coaches in the 4Frenzy Fall Fan Choice Awards now through October 17!

ANN ARBOR – A coalition of student athletes at the University of Michigan are calling for the 14 day shutdown of athletics to be lifted. Now, student athletes are speaking out and have launched a petition to MDHHS to resume practices and competitions. We trust the guidance and leadership of those in charge of the health and safety of Michigan student-athletes. Given the University’s knowledge of the situation surrounding the athletic department, should a total shutdown have been necessary, it should have come from the University of Michigan leaders. The student-athletes at the University of Michigan stand united in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping every member of our community safe.

Favorite subject in school: MathHometown: LivoniaFavorite place in hometown: Rotary ParkFavorite lunch at school: PizzaRole Model: Coach Chris Inch and brother LandonFan Choice Award winners have been announced and the winner for Favorite Sophomore in Boys Cross Country is Livonia Stevenson’s Ryland Hughes! Hughes is an up-and-coming star for Stevenson’s cross country team, and even got to run on the high school team as an 8th grader. “I am truly indebted to the skills and techniques I’ve been taught by my coaches since I got here,” Hughes said. “They set me up for success.”Although cross country may be considered an individual sport, Stevenson’s team has camaraderie that rivals any team sport. “I think that’s the coolest part about it: if you stick with cross country, you are guaranteed to see better results in the end.”Outside of cross country, Hughes is a representative for Stevenson’s Global Education Class Council, a volunteer and advocacy group at the school.

You can now nominate your favorite high school students in Local 4′s Fall 4Frenzy Fan Choice Awards, just click HERE! Share Unsung Heroes you might know -- like that special person, whether a parent, student or staff member who works to make everything come together. And yes, we’ll be covering high school football games again, but in a limited capacity. You can show us your pictures with the social media hashtag #4Frenzy. Instagram: @4Frenzy (submit a photo with #4Frenzy!)

Olivia Kochevar, senior at Walled Lake Central High School was nominated for the 800m relay as well as the 800m runner in the Track and Field category of 4Frenzy Spring 2020. Giving BackOlivia has actively been giving back to her school, church, and community since she was young. She has spent hundreds of hours organizing food drives, clothing drives, and participating in benefits for students and staff members in need. Olivia Kochevar - 4 Frenzy Spotlight (WDIV)Act of BraveryEarlier in the school year, Olivia and a classmate were at school early when her classmate suddenly began suffering from a medical health emergency. With no adults near, Olivia immediately called for help and stayed with that student until help arrived.

DETROIT The Big Ten announced Thursday that fall sports teams, including football, will only play against conference opponents this year if there is a season. Fall sports affected by this announcement include football, mens and womens soccer, womens volleyball, field hockey and mens and womens cross country. Big Ten officials said this decision was made based on the advice of medical experts amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Michigan was scheduled to play at Washington and host Ball State and Arkansas State in its three out-of-conference games this season. Michigan State was scheduled to visit BYU and host Toledo and Miami (Florida) in nonconference games.

DETROIT Will it be safe for children, high schoolers or anybody to play sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Experts have divided 25 popular sports into three categories: high, moderate and low risk. The National Federation of State High School Associations released their list, which is based on the amount of close, sustained contact, along with other factors. Oklahoma recently rejected a plan that would have required social distancing and allowed all high school sports to resume without restrictions. One idea being considered by many states would change the calendar to shift lower risk sports to fall and move higher risk ones to the spring.

Favorite food is chicken tendersShrine Catholic High School – 17-year-old Ellie Kendell is the latest featured winner of Local 4′s 4Frenzy Fall Fan Choice Awards. “What made me love [cross country] is the feeling of accomplishment when all the work I put in pays off in the race,” she says. Ellie feels that cross country has impacted her life in many ways over the years. “Without cross country I wouldn’t have found my passion for running," she says. “We stick by each other through our wins and losses which makes the team really special.”Since being a member of the cross country team, Ellie has won many accolades, including All-State Academic for division 4 during her sophomore and junior year.

Coach for boys and girls cross country clubCoached for 10 years at the youth level. It’s been revealed that for the Favorite Coach of Cross Country, we have Faith Luddy! Faith Luddy is the head coach of Shrine Catholic High School's girls cross country team and has been there for two years. "This is a great team," she says. The cross country team lives by the motto, "Run As One, Work As A Team, Finish As A FAMILY," and according to Luddy, they are genuinely a team and a family.

Congrats to the listed winners in Cross Country, Golf, & Unsung Heros for the Fan Choice Award! Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.