Gilmour Academy senior Rocco Hice, a three-sport athlete who takes five Advanced Placement courses, is busier than most. Learn more about how this super achiever ticks.
Football Guy. Hice was named first-team all-district and third-team all-Ohio as a linebacker. Gilmour advanced to the playoffs but lost to Girard High School, leaving Hice eager to put the pads on again. “I cannot wait.”
On the Ice. But he’s even more excited for hockey season. The Lancers are defending state champions, having beaten St. Francis de Sales School in triple overtime. “I don’t think I’ll ever forget that moment. We threw our helmets up and ran over to the student section and we were all pounding on the boards.
Helping Glove. Hice surpassed his mandated 60 service hours long ago, working with local food banks and at a variety of hockey camps. “I get to help kids to fall in love with the sport like I have.
Following Footsteps. Hice is considering following his mother into law. Gilmour’s Vector program lets him shadow lawyers and get a feel for the profession. “I didn’t really know all the little things that go into being a lawyer. The work is really important.”
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