University of Tennessee Athletics
Kylie Duckworth Named to SEC Community Service Team
April 15, 2021 | Women's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Junior Kylie Duckworth of the Tennessee women's tennis team has been named to the 2021 SEC Community Service Team, the conference announced on Thursday.Â
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"Kylie is such a giving person," head coach Alison Ojeda said. "She truly has a passion for helping people and contributing in any way asked of her. Because she is so intelligent, she has so many areas where she is able to help. Whether it is tutoring classmates in biology, or physically helping by preparing meals for the homeless. Kylie is sure to be seen around our community as an example of what it means to give back.Â
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"We are lucky that Kylie is a part of our team and she makes us all better people."
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An active member in the community, the Martinez, Georgia native has registered 39 community service hours during her junior year and has 80 total hours logged during her time in Knoxville.Â
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During the 2020-21 academic year, Duckworth spends an hour and a half every week at the Amedisys Hospice as she has aspirations to go to medical school after she graduates from Tennessee. She has also has recorded hours with the Little Smokies and the Cherokee Country Club. Duckworth also gives her time to animal shelters in the Knoxville area.
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This year, the junior has stepped up in UT's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), serving as a liaison between the women's tennis team, Tennessee Athletics and the SEC. She has taken a leadership role within SAAC on the Diversity and Inclusion committee as a co-chair to bring light to issues regarding diversity and inclusion.
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On the court, Duckworth has seen increased action as a key doubles figure in UT's lineup. She has won a pair of SEC matches with her partner Daria Kuczer. Â
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Fans can keep up with the latest Tennessee women's tennis news by following the program on its Facebook (Facebook.com/TennesseeWomensTennis), Twitter (@Vol_WTennis) and Instagram (Vol_WTennis) accounts.
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"Kylie is such a giving person," head coach Alison Ojeda said. "She truly has a passion for helping people and contributing in any way asked of her. Because she is so intelligent, she has so many areas where she is able to help. Whether it is tutoring classmates in biology, or physically helping by preparing meals for the homeless. Kylie is sure to be seen around our community as an example of what it means to give back.Â
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"We are lucky that Kylie is a part of our team and she makes us all better people."
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An active member in the community, the Martinez, Georgia native has registered 39 community service hours during her junior year and has 80 total hours logged during her time in Knoxville.Â
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During the 2020-21 academic year, Duckworth spends an hour and a half every week at the Amedisys Hospice as she has aspirations to go to medical school after she graduates from Tennessee. She has also has recorded hours with the Little Smokies and the Cherokee Country Club. Duckworth also gives her time to animal shelters in the Knoxville area.
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This year, the junior has stepped up in UT's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), serving as a liaison between the women's tennis team, Tennessee Athletics and the SEC. She has taken a leadership role within SAAC on the Diversity and Inclusion committee as a co-chair to bring light to issues regarding diversity and inclusion.
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On the court, Duckworth has seen increased action as a key doubles figure in UT's lineup. She has won a pair of SEC matches with her partner Daria Kuczer. Â
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FOLLOW THE LADY VOLS!
Fans can keep up with the latest Tennessee women's tennis news by following the program on its Facebook (Facebook.com/TennesseeWomensTennis), Twitter (@Vol_WTennis) and Instagram (Vol_WTennis) accounts.
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