James Yokam Edward Dayhoff Dwyer
Age: 19
School: Columbus North High School
Parents: David and Kathy Dwyer; siblings: Elizabeth, Matthew and Michael; grandparents: Edward and June Dayhoff, and Lawrence and Connie Dwyer
Which elementary and middle school did you attend?
Southside Elementary, Central Middle school
What’s your favorite class or part of the school day and why?
Culinary arts and weight training. I enjoy learning how to be a chef and cook/prepare good food. I also learn about healthy food and how to stay in shape. I love weight training. It makes me strong and healthy.
In which extracurricular activities, including music, sports, or clubs, do you participate?
Sidekicks, wrestling, Student Athletic Board, Unified Track, Unified Basketball, Boy Scouts of America – Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 559 and I am an Eagle Scout. I dance a Lyrical Duet with my sister every year and I am doing a solo dance this year. I am in the Brotherhood of Order of the Arrow and I help on delivery day loading boxes for the Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund.
When you’re not at school, what’s your favorite place to be and why?
I work at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, I like being outside, campouts and being with my friends and my family. I enjoy working out to stay in shape.
What has been your greatest high school memory so far and why?
Being on the CNHS Unified track team and going to state two years straight and receiving 5th place and 3rd places, and most of all being crowned 2018 homecoming king at Columbus North High School.
What are you looking forward to after graduation?
Going to college while working at Freddy’s.
Who in your life has inspired you or whom do you look up to and why?
My mom, for always supporting me. She helps me a lot to not let things discourage me and you have to work hard in life. Life is not fair, make the best of it. She pushes me hard and she loves me very much. She teaches me to be strong physically and tells me to stay in good condition. My dad, he encourages me and ensures I understand things. He helps me a lot. We camp and do a lot of outdoor things together.
What is the most important thing you’ve learned during for from high school?
I have learned to stay on a schedule and be kind.
Draw a picture, write a poem or create something that represents you:
I feel being an Eagle Scout with Double Bronze Palms describes me. It is very rare that Eagle Scouts earn palms, since many wait ’til they are close to 18. You have to be active in your troop for three months and earn additional merit badges. I earned my Eagle at age 16. I am dedicated and have a good work ethic. I like being helpful and kind.
"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law:
"To help other people at all times: To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight."
James Dwyer, Eagle Scout 2016
CNHS Class of 2019
