Senior Spotlight — Ryan Hix

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Name: Ryan Robert Hix.

Nickname: Hixy.

School: Bureau Valley High School.

Date/place of birth: June 11, 1992.

Hometown: Manlius.

Family: Parents - Rob and Marci Hix; Sisters - Rachel Hix and Megan Bainter.

Sports: Football, basketball, baseball.

Favorite sport and why: Football, because it’s a contact sport and I like to hit people.

Favorite food and where to get it: Seasame Chicken, Oriental Garden in Princeton.

Likes: Playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching movies.

Dislikes: Snakes, homework.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My dad, just because he’s always there for me. He doesn’t push me too hard, but he’s always there to push me to be better.

Person with the greatest influence on my life: My brother-in-law Matt, he’s a role model to me and I can look up to him.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have to have my: X-Box 360.

The CD in my player at home/car is: A mix CC with Little Wayne.

People would be surprised to know that: I have a fake tooth.

I stay home to watch: Fringe.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Put money in my sock, $15.

The funniest person(s) I’ve ever met (why?): Alex Franklin, he’s hilarious.

What they’ll say about me after I graduate: That I was a good athlete and I loved to play video games.

Most embarrassing moment: This year I airballed a free-throw, that was pretty embarrassing.

Most unforgettable moment: My very first varsity football game, I caught an 85-yard touchdown pass to start off the year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Play in the NFL at strong safety.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to get married, have a family and have a lot of money.

Three words that best describe me: Funny, athletic, good-friend.

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