...not just for football players. Myranda Stika, Reporter & Designer
Determined, organized, and humble are just a few words that describe Zachary Shanline, Pratt. Shanline is a sophomore at Hutchinson Community College and is involved in Student Government Association, the Ambassador program, the Honors Program, Honors Student Council, Ping Pong Club, a Residence Assistant, and started the Officiating Club on campus, as well as officiates high school sports. A Business Administration major, Shanline has a goal to one day officiate in a super bowl. “Eventually down the road, I would love to work D1 college and someday work the NFL, and really the cherry on top of everything would be working a Super Bowl. I think that would be the absolute pinnacle,” Shanline said. “I think at the rate I’m at and loving it so much, I think I have a really good shot. It’s not going to be an easy route but it’ll be a fun route.”
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Shanline grew up playing sports and being around sports often. Questioning Mind However, he found his passion for officiating when he was in elementary school. “I would actually officiate on the playgrounds during recess. With all my friends playing basketball I Willingness to would actually officiate it. It was ask questions just what I thought I was the best at,” Shanline said. Shanline is involved in many Great time management skills things on campus. He has been able to make many connections through his involvement at HutchCC. Shelby Honors Program Branting, Student Government Association (SGA) advisor and Assistant Director of Residence Life Residence Assistant and Student Activities, works closely with Shanline through SGA. “He’s just so organized and always Constant thirst for knowledge willing to do whatever I throw at him,” Branting said. “He doesn’t seem nervous to lead the group.” This past year was difficult for
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