Blue Jay of the Month: Wyatt Mire
From tackling running backs at Tad Gormley to sacking criminals in Gotham, Wyatt Mire does it all.
From helping underclassmen to dominating on the mat, all of these experiences have shaped Wyatt into a true man for others and December’s Blue Jay of the Month.
Q: Why did you come to Jesuit?
A: I came to Jesuit because I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else. My brother attended Jesuit, and my great uncle, who was the Phils director, was a priest here. From my earliest memories, I recall going to the Rivalry game against Holy Cross, wearing blue face paint, and vowing to myself that one day I would go to Jesuit and play in Blue and White under the Tad Gormley lights. If I could go back and relive my Jesuit experience, I would choose Jesuit every single time.
“Never let an opportunity pass you by. Live in the present. Don’t look ahead or wish you were in the future. Go Jays!”
Q: How does coming to Jesuit help you improve yourself?
A: Coming to Jesuit has allowed me to strive to reach my full potential as a young man living for the greater glory of God. Jesuit holds me to the highest standards while also guiding and supporting me throughout the process. Academically, I am constantly pushed to learn more. Whenever I struggle in school, I seek help, and my teachers are always happy to assist me. My spiritual life has also flourished at Jesuit. The first person to encourage me to dive deeper into my faith was Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J. Lastly, my many coaches have greatly contributed to shaping me into the young man I am today.
Q: How do you show leadership at Jesuit?
A: At Jesuit, I try to be as friendly and welcoming as possible to brighten people’s days, especially those of underclassmen. I know how it feels to feel small, to be in a new environment, or to have bad days. When I was a freshman and even in eighth grade, the student body president at the time, Joe Liberto, always said hi to me and gave me a fist bump, which brightened my day. On my athletic teams—football and wrestling—I strive to be the best senior leader I can be and leave a lasting legacy for the underclassmen, just as the leaders before me did.
Q: What have been some of your favorite memories here at Jesuit?
A: While I’ve been at Jesuit, it seems I was never in the Gizzard for the big games—I was either on the field or on the mat. In the spring of last year, I finally got to experience being in the Gizzard for the soccer state championship against Catholic. Cheering on my friends on the field and watching such an important game with my classmates is something I will cherish forever. Another favorite memory is singing along with my teammates to “We Are the Champions” by Queen after winning a team state title in wrestling. It’s a moment I love thinking back on.
Q: Where are you planning on going to college, and how has Jesuit helped prepare you for the college process?
A: I hope to attend either the University of Arkansas or LSU. Jesuit’s rigorous curriculum and the many AP classes I’ve taken have prepared me well for the challenges I will face in college.
Q: Is there any advice that you would give to future Blue Jays?
A: Never let an opportunity pass you by. Live in the present. Don’t look ahead or wish you were in the future. Underclassmen, live and enjoy each day in the present, because one day, you’ll be like me—an old senior wishing you could go back to your younger days at Jesuit. Go Jays!