Men of the Year 2023

“My reaction to winning was really that I was just very grateful. I was honored that my teachers and classmates thought me worthy of the award. I think that it is amazing to be recognized for my achievements, and I hope it inspires others to be the best they can be.”

“I was ecstatic when I was named as a man of the year, and it caught be a little by surprise as it was not really something I acknowledged until this year. I put it on myself to continue working and meet to requirements to get man of the year. I heard from a teacher recognition does not necessarily mean achievement, and that makes a man of the year, to achieve without needing recognition.”

“It was a huge relief when I received the award, as I have been working all four years to achieve it. I was not really surprised, but it was an honor to have all of my four years of hard work show. It means that the school and faculty recognized my work inside and out of the De Smet community, and I am one of the men that leads De Smet to being a better place.”

“I am very honored to be a man of the year, especially to be selected with all of these other great guys in my class. I was not really expecting to be selected as on of the men of the year. Means a lot to be a part of a De Smet legacy that will continue to go down.”

“I was really surprised when I received this award, as I did not really expect to win. It was really cool to receive such an amazing title in front of my parents and school. Being a man of the year means that you built a lot of good relationships throughout your time here at De Smet. Also means that you help build up the De Smet community.”

“My reaction was a little relieving as I was a little nervous I would not receive it. I had a lot of my friends tell me that they voted for me. I worked really hard for it as well, especially this year. I joined a bunch of clubs and tried to make as big of an impact I can on the De Smet community.”

“I was extremely happy when I won and it felt amazing to see my hard work had an impact on the school and my classmates. I was not really expecting to win, but I did have people come up to me and tell me they voted for me. I am so glad I was able to be a part of something so amazing within my De Smet community.”

“When I won I was super excited, it felt really good to make my parents proud. Made me feel like I accomplished something, it is a very cool award. I did not really expect to win, but I felt I had a chance as I have always been a friendly kid and respected my teachers. Being a man of the year means that I came to De Smet and accomplished what was expected plus more.”

“Winning was a big deal for be because my dad and uncle are both alumni, and my uncle was also one of the Men of the Year. I had a little bit of a feeling that I was going to win, as I have done a lot for the school. It was a big honor to win as it showed my hard work payed off. This was a great opportunity for me and I am glad I took advantage of it.”

“I was very excited when I was got to be a man of the year, I felt very joyful and thankful. I was surprised but at the same time I was not, as I put in the hard work all year and proved I could be a man of the year. It means a lot to be chosen as I have battled through a lot of adversity.”

“It felt amazing when I was announced as one of the Men of the Year. I was very surprised that I won it but I was very excited to be honored with such a great privilege. It means a lot to me, I think I left a great legacy at De Smet and it was an unforgettable four years.”

“It felt like a complete honor. I immediately went to the thought of how blessed I am to be at De Smet and the people around me. I was grateful for the parents I was gifted who showed me how to act. I didn't think I would get it because there are so many amazing guys in our class but it was awesome hearing my name.”