Mr. Troy Hickey
Board Member
Illinois
As you prepare for State Convention, we’ve gathered some info that will be helpful to have before you arrive!
Welcome to
Select Your Division
State Leadership
- Mr. Troy Hickey | Chair
- Karl Sweitzer | Vice Chair
- Nichole Heyen
- Lori Quigley
- Edwin Shoemate
- Dr. Lori James-Gross
Myla Moreland
Elementary President
Century Elementary School
Mr. Troy Hickey
Board Member
Amy Taake
State Sponsor
Century School
Pamela Turner
State Sponsor Elect
Jonesboro Grade School
Audrey Shearer
Junior President
Century Junior High School
Isaiah Hensley
Junior Vice President
Vienna Grade School
Ira Pandya
Junior Secretary
South Loop School
Mr. Troy Hickey
Board Member
Mandy Cooley
State Sponsor
Robinson High School
Katie Miller
State Sponsor Elect
Century High School
Alyssa Fabian
Senior President
Cobden High School
Ethan Hook
Senior Vice President
Vienna High School
Raelynn Sadler
Senior Secretary
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School
The Elementary & Junior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the Illinois Elementary/Junior Convention!
First General Session
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
1:30 PM
Presiding: Audrey Shearer | President
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Greetings from State Sponsor: Amy Taake
Council Introductions: Troy Hickey | Council Chair
Campaign Rally
Performing Arts Finals – Group (top 3)
Keynote Address: Ira Pandya | Secretary
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Audrey Shearer | President
Second General Session
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:30 PM
Presiding: Isaiah Hensley | Vice President
Keynote Address: Audrey Shearer | President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts & Individual
Adjournment: Isaiah Hensley | Vice President
Third General Session
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
9:30 AM
Presiding: Ira Pandya | Secretary
Keynote Address: Isaiah Hensley | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Songfest Finals
Awards Presentation – Club & Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
To access the loading dock, pull to the Northeast overhead (corner of 9th & Washington) to unload. The loading dock space is semi-height.
Props and Luggage may be stored along the walls in Main Hall.
BOS Center Concessions Menu & Price List
Chicken Sandwich $8.00
BBQ Sandwich $9.00
Nachos w/ Cheese $6.00
* Add Pulled Pork $4.00
Pretzels $5.00
Hot Dog $5.00
Bottled water/tea/soda (Pepsi products) $4.00
Gatorade $4.00
Chips $2.00
Candy/Granola Bar $4.00
Cookie $1.00
Pizza Slice $3.00
Watch General Session livestream here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the Illinois Elementary/Junior State Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
The Senior Basics
Here are the three most helpful links to get you prepped for your convention!
The Details
Everything you need to know for the Illnois Senior Convention!
First General Session
Thursday, March 5, 2026
3:00 PM
Presiding: Alyssa Fabian | President
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Greetings from State Sponsor: Mandy Cooley
Council Introductions: Troy Hickey | Council Chair
Campaign Rally
Performing Arts Finals – Group (top 3)
Keynote Address: Raelynn Sadler | Secretary
Awards Presentation – Academics
Adjournment: Alyssa Fabian | President
Second General Session
Thursday, March 5, 2026
7:30 PM
Presiding: Ethan Hook | Vice President
Keynote Address: Alyssa Fabian | President
Performing Arts Finals – Solo, Duo, Trio
Awards Presentation – Visual Arts & Individual
Adjournment: Ethan Hook | Vice President
Third General Session
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:30 AM
Presiding: Raelynn Sadler | Secretary
Keynote Address: Ethan Hook | Vice President
Installation of New State Officers
Show Choir Finals
Awards Presentation – Club & Team
Adjournment: Newly Elected President
To access the loading dock, pull to the Northeast overhead (corner of 9th & Washington) to unload. The loading dock space is semi-height.
Props and Luggage may be stored along the walls in Main Hall.
BOS Center Concessions Menu & Price List
Chicken Sandwich $8.00
BBQ Sandwich $9.00
Nachos w/ Cheese $6.00
* Add Pulled Pork $4.00
Pretzels $5.00
Hot Dog $5.00
Bottled water/tea/soda (Pepsi products) $4.00
Gatorade $4.00
Chips $2.00
Candy/Granola Bar $4.00
Cookie $1.00
Pizza Slice $3.00
Watch General Session livestream here.
We’re excited to team up with BAND, the official communication app for National Beta, to help sponsors, adult chaperones and parents/guardians stay connected during our events! Whether it’s room changes, schedule updates, lost and found info, or other important announcements—you’ll find it all in one easy place.
*This will not replace the Beta app for event details and facility information.
Click the link to download and directly access the Illinois Senior State Convention communication BAND channel!
*This event channel is available for use by sponsors, parents/guardians, and adult chaperones only. Please do NOT share this link with students.
Contact the Beta Team
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