Krista Laliberte, BHHS’s interim associate principal, instructional coach, English teacher, student leadership advisor and National Honors Society advisor, has worked with Dillon while he has been in student leadership. Laliberte said that when Dillon joined student leadership, his excitement for fundraising and leadership was “a breath of fresh air.” “He’s always excited. He’s always ready to do the next thing, but most importantly, he’s always positive. Even when the worst things are happening, he finds the bright side of them,” Laliberte said. “Younger kids look up to him. Teachers all adore him. They all love having him in class.” Laliberte added that she had him as a student in her English class. “He’s hard working, he’s determined, but he’s humble and also just willing to work,” Laliberte said. “He’s the kid that wants to know, because he wants to improve and grow. He’s not just there for the grade. He’s there because he genuinely just wants to be a better person.” Dillon said that in his day-to-day life, he likes to interact with everyone and break the stereotype that everyone has a niche that they fit into. “It’s your leadership on a day-to-day basis that I feel like has a greater impact on the community. It’s talking to people you don’t usually talk to, sitting at a different lunch table, being a kind person and always having a smile on your face and just putting yourself out there,” he said. Dillon said he looks up to many role models in leadership, including his dad, his teachers and his peers. He said he looks up to Heather Chen, a former BHHS student who was involved with student leadership. “My dad’s probably my biggest role model in life, but everyone around me makes me feel like I have a great community and support system,” Dillon said. After graduation, Dillon plans to study at the University of Michigan.

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