Dylan Paris has been the epitome of what it means to be an Eaton Red over the past four years at the high school. He has not only shown up athletically through wrestling and football, but has also made academics a priority. He shows how it is possible for a student athlete to be successful both on the field and in the classroom. His schedule is often filled with football and wrestling, but he still manages to find time to volunteer with the National Honor Society.

Paris’ hard working spirit and dedication has already helped carve a path for his future. He plans to attend Western Colorado, where he will study business and wrestle. His hard work both academically and athletically has landed him a spot where he can get a degree and continue to pursue his love for wrestling. 

Through his time as a Red, Paris has developed leadership skills which helped shape him into the man he is today. “I always want to make sure to show underclassmen what’s right,” said Paris. As a boy in high school, Paris made the choice to prioritize maintaining the Eaton culture by teaching younger boys how to behave respectfully. He wants to be able to look back at his time in high school and be remembered for his respect and the things he accomplished through sports.

For Paris, the most important word in the Eaton acronym is awareness because he believes that all of the other words piggyback off of it. He believes that if students are aware about their actions and consciously think about the consequences of everything they do, they will demonstrate the other words demonstrated by the Eaton acronym. 

As Paris enters the next stage in his life, he will take what he has learned from growing up in Eaton with him. “To be an Eaton Red means to be perfect in every aspect of the game. You drop a ball, you run a mile, you fumble, you run five miles,” said Paris. He thinks that being a Red means showing up and giving 110% in everything. Paris believes that this mentality starts with surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals. His favorite quote is “iron sharpens iron,” which also follows along with his morals in sports and schools.

Paris is destined for greatness once high school ends, as his hard-working and respectful attitude will take him far. His legacy in Eaton High School will not be forgotten for years to come.