Garrelts in the ‘Spotlight’ for December

The Reed-Custer High School Senior Spotlight winner for the month of December is Dylan Garrelts.

Dylan is the son of Jason and Courtney Garrelts. During his high school career, Dylan was involved in Football, Basketball, Baseball, and SSA. He was also an ACE Award winner, on the Homecoming Senior Court, on the Honor and High Honor Roll, Captain of the Football Team, and Academic All-Conference in Football, Basketball, and Baseball.

His future plans are to attend Olivet Nazarene University, play baseball, and study Athletic Training.

Here are a few thoughts from Dylan’s teachers.

Mr. Johnston believes that Dylan is “a true team player. He always puts the team before any individual accomplishment. He is always able to bounce back no matter how tough things get.”

Mrs. Arseneau says that “it has been so much fun getting to know Dylan over the last four years! I can still remember him being a little freshman in my Foods class. Now he is a master in our F.A.C.S classrooms! Dylan can liven up any classroom, even if it’s first hour and everyone is sleepy, or it is a class of 10 students. However, he knows when it is time to get to work and focus. He has definitely had some curve balls and struggles thrown his way throughout high school, but he always manages to get through it. My favorite memories are just watching him interact with the preschool children. He is patient and kind, and they adore him! He is a wonderful example of a student athlete for our school and community, and Reed-Custer has been so lucky to claim him as our own!”

Mrs. Leveille remembers that she “had Dylan in her 7th period Biology class. He was always polite, positive and friendly with me and with the other students. His genuine caring for others is a great quality and adds to his strong character. He is a strong leader, and I foresee nothing but success in his future.”

Mrs. Redwitz is thankful that Dylan is “a student that is always smiling. He is kind and outgoing and cares about others. He is easy to talk to and always makes us laugh.”

Mrs. Lee believes that Dylan is “a very hardworking, kind person. He always has a smile on his face and tries his best at everything he does!”

Mr. Klein thinks that Dylan is “a great student athlete. Although he has experienced setbacks his entire high school athletics career, he has always overcome them. His positive attitude and leadership are two of his best qualities. Dylan is also always willing to put other people ahead of himself. His dedication to becoming the best he can possibly be does not go unnoticed either. There is no doubt Dylan will overcome this latest setback, just like he’s done so many times before, and be better for it on the other side.”

Mrs. Tyree says that Dylan is “a respectful person and a breath of fresh air to be around. He is kind, funny and gives a 100% to everything he does. He will succeed in whatever he sets his mind to.”

Mrs. Sukley believes that Dylan is “a GREAT KID! He's polite, respectable and goal oriented. Dylan is willing to help others in need and I have seen this firsthand with this year's underclassmen as he was willing to help freshman football players get acquainted with high school at the start of the school year. Dylan always has a smile on his face and is a joy to have in class. He can crack a joke and be goofy but knows when it's time to go to work. He is a great role model for his peers and is a kid who definitely deserves this honor!”

Mr. Carrescia says that Dylan is “a joy to have in class. He always has something lighthearted to say that just lifts people up and puts them in a good mood.”

As a final thought, Dylan’s advice to younger students is, “Participate in as many things as you can while you can because you never know what might happen tomorrow.”

On behalf of the teachers and staff at RCHS, congratulations Dylan Garrelts as the December winner of the Senior Spotlight.