The Dyar Circus Comes to DHS
Three Tangerines, One Wheel, No Clown Suit….Meet Hunter Dyar
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Young people are often fascinated by those who can juggle, ride a unicycle, or even solve a Rubik’s Cube. DHS freshman Hunter Dyar is one of the lucky few who can do all three. Hunter is a professional-level juggler and unicycle rider. And his amazing talents don’t end there: he also knows how to solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than 30 seconds.
“It was fascinating to watch his fingers move so quickly,” said DHS English teacher, Mrs. Suzanne MacLehose, of her student’s special talent. “A classmate would mix it up and he’d get it back together immediately.”
Hunter’s interest in the unicycle began about two years ago when his godfather presented him with his very own bike. At 14-years-old, Hunter has become an expert rider. The rest, as they say, is history.
At first, Hunter spent most of his free time perfecting his ride on his one-wheeled bicycle. Balance was the toughest part of cycling, and the many bruises he had from falling were proof of that. His work paid off, however, as he now can unicycle almost effortlessly without falling. Hunter has taken his talents a step further, teaching himself to juggle because, as he puts it, “it went along with riding the unicycle.” Seems like a logical connection.
Hunter started off juggling with standard balls. But he quickly challenged himself with other objects. In fact, some of his favorite props to juggle are tangerines! Hunter can juggle three to four at one time.
Mrs. MacLehose recalls the day she found out about her student’s hidden talents. “Hunter…mentioned he was a master of useless skills—juggling, unicycling. I think it’s pretty cool to be able to do something [such as those].”
“In my line of work,” she continued, “I do a lot of thinking and evaluating. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to put my papers aside and ride a unicycle? So while I don’t want to quit my day job, I am inspired by Hunter to try something a bit out of the ordinary—something that would add a bit of humor and color to my life.”
Hunter’s future seems to be filled with even more challenging juggling feats. “I want to be able to juggle bowling pins or chainsaws someday,” Hunter explained, adding that he is also interested in juggling with fire or juggling while riding a unicycle.
Many of Hunter’s friends have attempted to both ride and juggle, but none have succeeded. If you are an amateur unicycle rider or juggler, or you wish to learn, let him know! Hunter would love to perform either of these feats with you; he also hopes one day there will be a club at school for his favorite hobbies. (Note to Hunter: Consider asking Mr Janosco to be your club's advisor: He is a really good juggler!) But beware: “You need good hand-eye coordination,” he says. Hunter also has a little advice. “Keep practicing because practice makes perfect.”
DHS students have a chance to check out Hunter’s unique talents when he performs in the annual Memorial Day Parade in May.
