“I am so grateful to have won and be here at De Smet. I have always wanted to come here and I am so happy.”
“It means a lot to me; it means my time at De Smet was a success, and that I left the place better than I found it. That’s pretty good.”
“It means everything to me. This is probably the best day of my life besides the day I was born. I have been working for this moment for four years. Shout out to the men of the Year before me. It is a big deal to me.”
“It means that we can be related to the 12 apostles and the way that they can lead. It means that these group of guys have proved themselves to be the leaders of the school.”
“It’s definitely a dream come true. Its nice to get a soccer guy on the Men of the Year panel. It’s just a testament to how hard, not just me but all the Men of the Year, have been working over the past four years. Its just great to be a part of this group of guys.”
“Being named a Man of the Year makes me feel proud of all the effort that I’ve given. However, it also makes me thankful for the opportunities I’ve been given by De Smet. It makes me proud to have gotten involved and put myself out there and try new things. I love De Smet.”
“Being named Man of the Year means so much to me. It is a testament to who I was as a person coming in every day. trying to be the best version of myself for others. I am very grateful for all the people who made it possible for me to come here and be the man who I want to be, and change me as a man.”
“Being recognized for all the work I’ve put in to make the De Smet community a better place is truly an honor. It’s never been about the awards, but having that extra sign that I’ve made an impact is a great reminder of how far I’ve come and how much I can continue to grow as I begin the next chapter. I have nothing but gratitude for this place.”
“I’m truly honored to be named one of the Men of the Year. I feel blessed to be in a position to succeed and grateful to my family for their support and to God for all He’s given me. Being recognized by classmates and teachers means a lot, and I’m thankful for a community that’s helped me grow in faith, character, and purpose.”
“Being named Man of the Year means a lot to me, but I never did it to win the award. I did it because I love De Smet.”
“It’s great to be able to be recognized for all the hard work I put in all four years. Just trying to get involved in everything I could get involved in, help the community, the school, and help everyone get better.”
“It makes me proud of all the work I’ve done over the past years at De Smet. It reinforces my love for this school, and the ride that I have to be a Spartan.”
