Ethan Dwyer Chooses Northeastern University
It all just clicked for Ethan Dwyer at Northeastern University in Boston. The Huntington High School senior had many college options, but after weighing them all, he knew which school was the best fit for him.
“I visited a bunch of schools in the Boston area over the summer and really liked almost all of them,” Mr. Dwyer said. “Boston is a really cool city that seems like a lot of fun. Northeastern appealed to me because of its location in the city and its great engineering program.”
The Huntington senior is a fine student and he’s a great athlete, too, winning varsity letters with the Blue Devil cross country, wrestling and lacrosse teams. He’s an essential member of the Class of 2016 and often displays a larger than life personality that has endeared him to his classmates.
“Ethan is a very friendly, outgoing kid who you can always go to for advice and can always count on to have your back,” senior Christopher Abbondandelo said.
As he prepares for the next four years at Northeastern University, Mr. Dwyer has given plenty of thought to what he intends to study there. “I am going to be majoring in computer engineering,” he said. “This field interests me because like all engineering fields it involves a lot of math and science which I enjoy. But specifically computer engineering because it is an exciting and growing field and with such an influx of technology in our society today there is an increasing need for computer engineers.”
The teenager has made dozens of good friends over the course of his time in the Huntington School District and they all share a remarkable degree of loyalty to one another.
“Ethan’s a very intelligent hard worker and he is always in good spirits,” said Jaclyn Schultz, a fellow Huntington senior. “It’s so amazing how he is so dedicated to school and sports. I’m so happy for him. He’s going to do amazing things and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for him in the future.”
Mr. Dwyer has developed close relationships with several Huntington staff members. “Number one is Coach [Peter] Fusco,” the senior said. “He, along with the sport of wrestling, has taught me so many things that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Coach Fusco dedicates so much of his time to us wrestlers and I am grateful for everything he has done for me.”
The teenager has also grown close to science teacher Judyann Pazienza. “She was my AP Physics teacher last year and I have her again this year for Engineering Design,” Mr. Dwyer said. “She really knows her stuff well and is an awesome teacher. Without her I’m not sure if I’d understand physics.”
Mr. Dwyer’s friends appreciate his personality and his good natured ways. “He has a very funny/sarcastic [sense of] humor,” senior Dylan Schedler said. “He really is a genius; extremely smart. Great guy to be around; good problem solver. The type of person who can always figure his way out of a problem.”
When he looks back on his time at Huntington High School ten years from now, Mr. Dwyer said he will remember “all the close relationships I made with students and teachers.”
If he has an opportunity to give an incoming Huntington freshman advice, Mr. Dwyer has valuable insights to share. “It’s very easy to get overwhelmed with Regents, AP tests, college apps and SATs,” the teenager said. “I’d say don’t stress yourself out and just enjoy your time in high school because it flies by.”