Know Your Role: Lead by 'Embracing the Bench'
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 1, 2023
Recent Royal Oak graduate and multi-sport athlete Thomas Romito was among winners this past year of the Michigan Student Voice competition hosted by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
During the MASSP conference at the end of June, Romito explains how he responded to his changing role as a student-athlete, and how others can still make an impact from the sideline by following the same path.
MHSAA 2025-26 Student Advisory Council Belief Statement
By
Geoff Kimmerly
MHSAA.com senior editor
August 26, 2025
The 16 members of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council are seniors and juniors from across Michigan who serve two-year terms.
These school year's SAC members are:
- Frannie Keeley, Jenison
- Sam Bentley, Ypsilanti Lincoln
- Ethan Stine, Bridgman
- Nichole James, Detroit Edison
- Itzel Albarran, Bronson
- Joey Smokevitch, Johannesburg-Lewiston
- Mia McGregor, Mio
- Henry Ewles, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
- Diamond Cook, Southfield Christian
- Brody Hammer, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg
- Trey LaValley, Romeo
- Lucy Weber, Fenton
- Mason Mireles, Hartford
- Harper Barnhart, Brownstown Woodhaven
- Camryn Siegers, Holland Christian
- Cole Haist, Big Rapids