Will Snyder – senior

Although it is unclear if Will is his real name, it is clear that he is excited for the competition and ready to knock the socks off of the judges. Come see if Bill – we mean, Will – has what it takes to bring home the Mr. Harriton crown on February 26th!

Harriton Banner: What is a day in your life like?

Will Snyder: A typical school day in Bill’s life consists of waking up at 7AM after a full hour of alarm snoozes, and eating a full course meal in the minivan while flooring it full speed to school.  Once I arrive at school, the bell usually strikes and I arrive to class a fashionably 3 minutes late.  However, I learned A days are the worst days to come to class late – Mrs. Weck does not like latecomers. (But she loves me! Don’t be late to class, kids, especially on A days. She will find you.)

Fast forward a couple hours after school when I have Mr. Harriton and a lengthy swim practice.  After these, I arrive at home only to find that dinner is not ready (not to mention it is 9:00) and I want to scream.  Bill gets grumpy when he is hungry.  Once dinner is ready, I am too tired to eat, but then I return to my happy place once I see the food. (I follow the strict Michael Phelps diet–a whole turkey with a side of ham). I then unfortunately realize that I have homework after consuming a dinner for five.

Fortunately, I am a senior, and I go straight to bed, and say I will do my work the next morning during my free. Eating, sleeping, swimming, and procrastination describe my life (and Mr. Harriton, of course).

HB: Why did you try out for Mr. Harriton?

WS: I tried out for Mr. Harriton for a variety of reasons (especially because I am the best and only 200-pound dancer up there).  In all seriousness, I tried out for the show because I wanted a chance to showcase my talents, learn to dance, perform, and make new friends. [And] let us not forget, this event is for charity that benefits great causes, especially the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (a charity that is very meaningful to my family).

So far, I have not regretted doing the show at any moment – each practice I learn something new, whether it is a new move or fixing my mistakes.  I knew if I did not try out for Mr. Harriton, I would regret it, and I am glad I made the right choice by trying out.

HB: Do you have a talent that cannot be performed?

WS: If eating were a talent, I would showcase my ability to down food.  I want redemption from the Wing Bowl freshmen year, as the wings I ate were so bad, a raccoon would turn down the offer.  Of course, our school got healthy and canceled this great yearly event.

HB: What is your favorite thing about Mr. Harriton so far?

WS: My favorite thing about Mr. Harriton so far is watching Teddy Kotler fall.  He face plants at least once a practice.  

My actual favorite part of Mr. Harriton so far is hanging out with new people, especially seeing the talents that you had no idea that that a person could perform.  Mr. Harriton is a great way to make new friends, bond with old friends, and have a good time.

HB: Who is a competitor to watch out for (other than you)?

WS: Besides myself, a competitor to watch out for is the one and only Teddy Kotler.  He recently replaced Cam Newton as the king of the dab – and not to mention, he is fierce and down for a fight.

HB: If you could choose the theme, what would it be?

WS: If I could choose the theme, I would have to pick between movies, food, or a sports theme.

HB: Why are you the next Mr. Harriton?

WS: I am the next Mr. Harriton because my name is Bill.

HB: What is your favorite school activity, sport, or club (besides Mr. Harriton)?

WS: (No response)

HB: Personal statement?

WS: What did the duck say to the bartender?  Put it on my bill. Haha, get it, because my name is Bill…

Nate Rush – senior

It’s easy to see that this next contestant is enjoying every minute of the practices and that he can’t wait for the night of the show! Will Nate charm the audience and judges on the night of the show? Come see Mr. Harriton on February 26th and find out!

Harriton Banner: What is a day in your life like?

Nate Rush: Other than school and long baths, I spend most of my time practicing my poetry interpretation (my talent).

HB: Why did you try out for Mr. Harriton?

NR: Spite.

HB: Do you have a talent that cannot be performed?

NR: Yes.

HB: What is your favorite thing about Mr. Harriton so far?

NR: The chicks. Not girls, but the family of chicklets that we have been raising backstage. See more at: https://hhsbanner.com/top-stories/2015/02/27/meet-mr-harriton-contestants-nick-and-jake/#sthash.eU9wS5qP.dpuf

HB: Who is a competitor to watch out for (other than you)?

NR: Teddy Kotler. He is a real swine.

HB: If you could choose the theme, what would it be?

NR: Class struggle.

HB: Why are you the next Mr. Harriton?

NR: I am the next Mr. Harriton because I am, by far, the most talented person in the competition. I am significantly smarter, funnier, and humbler than the rest of the contestants combined.

HB: What is your favorite school activity/sport/club/etc. (besides Mr. Harriton)?

NR: I really love Performing Doobs with Noah Karpel for Speech (even though we usually get last).

HB: Personal statement?

NR: On the seventh day, God had finished his work of creation, so he decided he was going to chill with Squiggly Squaggly Worm.