Meet Mr. Harriton Contestants, Jansen and Alex!
Jansen Aoyama
Jansen, a lovable soccer playing senior, is a fierce competitor for the Mr Harriton title. With his casual confidence, Jansen is sure to tear up the stage with some killer dance moves, and to be worthy of the title.
HB: What’s a day in your life like?
JA: A day in my life is very busy. I have school, of course, then Mr. Harriton, then soccer practice. I get home around 10 each night.
HB: Why did you try out for Mr Harriton?
JA: I tried out for Mr. Harriton because I wanted to do something special for my senior year, and this was a perfect way to do so
HB: Who’s your biggest competition?
JA: My biggest competition is no one…yup I said it
HB: What’s the best thing about Mr Harriton?
JA: The best thing about Mr Harriton is how much fun I have with the guys when we joke around at rehearsals.
HB: Why are you the next mr Harriton?
JA: I am the next Mr Harriton because come the night of the show I’m bringing my A game and I’m going to go above and beyond to ensure my crowning.
Alex Dwyer
Alex is a laid back guy, but his drive to be the next Mr Harriton is unparallelled. He stepped out of his comfort zone and onto the stage, and we are sure that his talent and charm will win over the school on Friday.
HB: What’s a day in your life like?
AD: A day in my life is made up of school, homework, food, dancing, and chocolate milk. And lots of great laughter from my friends.
HB: Why did you try out for Mr Harriton?
AD: I wanted to try out for Mr. Harriton to do something different with my last year of high school. I’ve never danced much before this competition, and I have never performed for an audience like this. Mostly it was about stepping out to try something new.
HB: Who’s your biggest competition?
AD: Ben Seltzer, at every practice he is always the most energized and he has experience from performing in plays.
HB: What’s the best thing about Mr Harriton?
AD: The best thing about Mr. Harriton is the place it fills in the day. It carves out a slot everyday where I am in a group having fun, and getting a little exercise. It helps keep the days fresh.
HB: Why are you the next Mr Harriton?
AD: The only way I can answer that is by saying “wait and see.”
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