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PATRICK SWISHERNOTTINGHAMA key starter on an offensive line that protected a 2,000-yard passer and allowed timefor a 1,000-yard receiver, Patrick Swisher was the tackle head coach Jon Adams’team ran behind when it needed tough yards.That’s just one of the ways Swisher provided leadership for the Northstars, a playoffqualifier in 2010.“Pat displayed heart, grit, and determination,” Adams said. “He could always becounted on to put in a hard day’s work and give a great effort. He was our mostconsistent lineman and a leader for our younger players.”Also an outstanding baseball player, Swisher is a repeat winner of the football team’s3D award (dedication, determination, drive). He excels in the classroom as a fouryearAcademic Achievement award winner.Patrick is a member of the National Honor Society, the DECA club, and the World Language Club. He is editor and producerof the school’s senior class video.As a volunteer, Swisher gives his time as a tutor to younger students at Nottingham. He has participated in numerous blooddrives and has helped collect money in the school for the Walk for Autism.“Patrick is very helpful in aiding the other students who may not have picked up the material as fast as he does,” calculusteacher Andrew Pursell said. “This shows that Pat is a good scholar and leader as well. He enjoys helping others and createsa good atmosphere in the classroom, which is more than any teacher can ask for.”DYLAN WILLSNEW EGYPTWith Dylan Wills as captain, New Egypt enjoyed the best football season in schoolhistory in 2010.“In speaking with this young man,” New Egypt head coach Luke Sinkhorn said, “I amconsistently in awe of his drive, perseverance, maturity, intelligence, and humility.”Also captain of his lacrosse team, Wills is Vice President of the school’s NationalHonor Society chapter and holds the same role with the Future Business Leaders ofAmerica. He is a student council member and an integral part of the school’s PeerLeadership program.Selected to participate in the American Legion Boys State program, Dylan hasachieved high honor roll in every marking period since he began high school. He isa past participant in the Leaders America Conference and invited to the People toPeople Ambassador Travel program.Wills is a March of Dimes volunteer and has been part of the Relay for Life, the Spanish Club, and the Interact Club, amongmany others.“Dylan continuously tries to better himself through his participation in peer leadership clubs within the high school,” coachRichard DeMarco said. “Not only does this better himself as an individual, Dylan’s leadership trickles down to the youngmen and women at New Egypt who need mentoring and role models.”As such, Wills is a peer mentor in the community “Cool Kids & Heroes” program and assisted in the organizing of a newclub called “Connections.”“Dylan embodies the total package,” former coach Tom Farrell said. “Intelligence, leadership, and an incredible work ethic.”192011DVCProgram.indd 193/9/11 12:02 PM