The Chicago Bears are proud to announce Olivia Hansen, a senior at United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois, as the fifth recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2023 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, will recognize nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.
Olivia is a student-athlete who has made a great impact in her community. She has dedicated her time to volunteering at Mallard Point Kennels, where she helps with animal care. In addition, Olivia has completed numerous hours of community service as a member of the football program and the National Honors Society. She is also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and participates in the school’s Link Crew Program, through which she helps incoming freshmen transition into high school.
Despite her busy schedule in the community, Olivia also excels academically and athletically at United Township High School. She is the captain of the volleyball team, played goalkeeper for the girls’ soccer team, and has also joined the boys’ football program this year as a kicker and holder. Olivia takes accelerated honors, dual credit AP courses, and has already earned 15 college credits before graduation. She has been on the honor roll every semester of high school, was part of the 2021-2022 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leadership Team, and is chosen to be the valedictorian of her 2023 class this Spring.
Olivia’s football coach, Nick Welch, stated, “Our program emphasizes investing your time by serving your community, and Olivia fulfills that value by volunteering frequently. She deserves recognition for balancing school, athletics, and work while holding herself to a high standard. United Township is excited and proud to see Olivia receive this well-deserved award.”
The above story is from the Chicago Bears news release
Congratulations to Olivia Hansen, a senior from @HsTownship, for being named a @ChicagoBears Community High School All-Stars recipient brought to you by @Athletico! pic.twitter.com/D6GxRkuAoQ
— Chicago Bears (@BearsOutreach) April 6, 2023
About Community High School All-Star Award
The Chicago Bears are proud to partner with Athletico Physical Therapy to present the Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star Award that recognizes high school football players who make a positive impact in their community and school. These student-athletes exemplify service, leadership, and character. The Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star is an off-season initiative that encourages players to be involved in community service during offseason, and take the lessons learned through playing the sport of football and use them to benefit their community.
For more information, please visit ChicagoBears.com/Community/Community-High-School-All-Star
2023 Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star Award Winners
Week 4 – Hunter Birkhoff, Marian Central Catholic HS
Week 3 – Jack McGeehan, St. Laurence HS
Week 2 – Eliza McHale, Lane Tech
Week 1 – Jacob Lachs, Glenbard West HS
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