There is the sound of gentle clicking as bike tires tread over loose rocks on the street. Two laughing elementary school children are the culprits, trying to find and keep their balance. In the midst of uncertainty, the young boy holds onto his friend, assuring her that she won’t fall.
For about two months, the routine is the same. After dinner, the boy would go out into the late afternoon sun and teach the girl. Embarrassed that she couldn’t ride a bike, the boy took it upon himself to give her lessons.
“It meant a lot to me back then and even now,” said Kevin Scott. “Being able to help someone and having them be so happy with what you have done is a feeling like no other.”
Teaching the girl how to ride a bike wasn’t just a goal, but a promise. A promise made in the heart of a youth who knew very early on that the secret of true happiness lies in service.
“It made me happy seeing my friend happy,” Scott said. “It is one of the earliest and greatest memories I have of serving someone, and it has become one of the biggest parts of who I am. After that incident, I knew I wanted to serve.”
Now a Cy Springs senior, Scott currently sits at the top of the Class of 2026 with a GPA of 6.8. Additionally he is the president of National Honor Society and a member of Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, TSA, Red Chair Robotics, Pens & Roses, and SIGMA.
“I like giving back to my community because I get so much out of life,” Scott said. “It is only right that I help others get the same.”
For awards and distinctions, Scott has kept Distinguished Honor Roll for his whole high school career and was recognized as a College Board AP scholar. In competitions, Scott has made it to TSA Nationals for computer science being 1st in the region, 3rd in state, and top 15th in the nation. For Robotics, he got 1st with his team at Regionals his freshman year and 2nd for this team at different Regional competitions his freshman and sophomore year.
“I love trying new things and I wanna try everything I possibly can in my life,” Scott said. “If I do not get something, I learn and practice more. I am nowhere near my limit in anything, but just that means there is so much more to accomplish.”
Outside of school, Scott loves immersing himself in his favorite sport, rock climbing, and vintage shopping. Making the effort to climb at least three times a week, Scott says rock climbing is a huge part of his life.
“I think about it so much that my dreams are about rock climbing,” he said. “It is stimulating for my brain because it is like a puzzle and also for my body because it is strenuous.”
For fashion, Scott loves going for a 70’s style as he consumes a lot of that media and takes a lot of influence from his father’s teenage 70s. He tries to source all his clothes ethically and goes for what he feels represents himself the best.
“It is more for me than anyone else,” Scott said. “I like feeling cool in my clothes as it gives me a lot of confidence and fuel for my personality.”
Scott is also a summer volunteer for Camp Anokijig in Wisconsin, devoting 770 hours of his time running the skill compound bows where he teaches and monitors kids in archery. Scott says he is known by all the other staff as the advanced archer guy.
“Anokijig runs in the family and I just fell in love with it,” Scott said. “My grandfather helped build the camp back in the 40s where he met my grandmother and the rest is history. The camp is my passion and everything is fantastic.”
This summer however, will be different for Scott as he will be moving into the next chapter of his life. Scott was accepted to Northwestern, Illinois Tech and the University of Illinois. Majoring in mechanical engineering, Scott has chosen to attend Northwestern.
“My dream job is in robotics,” Scott said. “I have always loved helping people and robotics so combining these passions is my ultimate goal.”
As he moves toward that goal, Scott intends to live life to the fullest, serving in style.
“I want to be known for what I give back to the world and the help I give,” Scott said. “It is everything I stand for and want to continue to live for.”
