EL SEGUNDO HERALD May 28, 2020 Page 3
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By Gregg McMullin
In every graduating class, you’ll find
some very influential students. They will
be standout students who get involved with
the ASB. Others will be active in drama, the
band, choir or clubs. Then there are those
who made their mark as outstanding athletes.
Kyle Myers is one of those students who was
influential in an all-around way. A friend to
all, he will be remembered as a down to
earth person who was funny.
When you first meet Kyle, you’ll notice he
is not flashy, outspoken, or one that craves
attention. You are drawn to his innocence and
his shy demeanor that lightens the room with
his funny disposition. Kyle reminds you of
someone you need to be friends with because
he makes everyone around him feel important.
Kyle says his favorite class is AVID,
which stands for Advancement via Individual
Determination. AVID helps prepare students
for college by getting them to try more challenging
courses, and by getting them to think
more in-depth about their future. He’s been
in AVID all four years and says it was the
best decision he’s ever made to enroll. He
says the class was so important to him that
it was like a second family, and he made
life-long friends. “My favorite teacher was
Mr. (Jim) Whalen in AVID because he has
taught me a lot about school and life.”
Kyle is like other students going through
these uncertain times. He stays in touch with
his friends online and the typical social media
outlets. He says he’s been using voice calls
more and more these days too. He admits
to playing an online game with friends, “We
play Call to Duty for entertainment and stay
connected.”
Kyle has been a good student throughout
his four years of high school. He will take
an impressive 3.6 GPA to San Marcos State
to study Business Management. His AVID
teacher, Mr. Whalen, says, “Kyle embodies
the AVID spirit, which is to bring your
determination to succeed but to do it in a
team framework. Kyle is a key component
of a strong AVID class of 38 graduates this
year. I cannot imagine his classmates feel
anything but respect for him because he is a
guy who shows care and concern for others.”
Kyle comes from an athletic family, so
naturally, he was interested in sports. His
grandfather, Jerry Filson, was one of his class’
top athletes. He was a two-year starter for
the baseball team that won back-to-back CIF
championships. In his only year of playing
baseball as a freshman, Kyle became the
lead-off batter and played centerfield. Kyle
also played basketball, football and ran track.
Kyle played basketball and football for
all four years and ran track his sophomore
year. Kyle’s love for basketball was noticeable,
and he was one of the team’s leaders
on each team he played on.
His basketball coach, David March, was
impressed with Kyle and said, “He was one
of the hardest working and toughest players
I ever coached. Kyle epitomizes what El
Segundo basketball is all about.” Kyle was
the team’s Defensive Player of the Year his
senior year.
On the football field, Kyle, a two-year
starter, used his speed and knack for being
a defensive standout. His legendary football
coach, Steve Shevlin, says he could always
count on Kyle. “Kyle’s football IQ was high,
and he stood out because of his competitiveness.”
Coach Shevlin went on to say that
Kyle was as intense as an athlete he’s had
and, “he embraced competition.”
Kyle, who tied a school record for interceptions
in a game, was a decorated football
player. He was a unanimous first-team All-
Ocean League Defensive team selection his
senior year. He was also voted his team’s
Most Versatile Player with his Special Teams
skills as a punt and kick returner; he was
also a receiver on offense.
Each of his baseball, football and basketball
coaches said essentially the same. Kyle could
be counted on to make a difference when the
game was on the line. Kyle says that more
than anything, “Playing sports has taught
me responsibility, teamwork, and integrity.
Also, to be successful, you have to work
together as a team.”
The hardest thing for any high school
athlete is when it’s all over and knowing
they won’t be playing competitively anymore.
Kyle says he’ll miss his teammates,
coaches, the discipline of being an athlete
and the bonds of friendships he’s made with
so many. Those friendships he’s made will
last a lifetime, he says.
Besides being a standout athlete and student
Kyle is a talented singer, according to choir
teacher Gianna Summers. With his busy sports
schedule, he didn’t have the opportunity or
time to pursue his vocal talents.
Kyle is succinct when it comes to his goals
after high school. “I’d like to finish college
and have fun doing it.” He says he knows
the college environment will be a challenge,
Kyle Myers tied a school record for interceptions in a game.
Kyle Myers was the team’s Defensive Player of the Year.
and he’s ready to embrace the next chapter
of his life. He added that he’s hoping to be
successful and live comfortably after getting
his degree.
What will his classmates remember about
him at future reunions? He was a down-toearth,
nice, friendly, and funny guy who had
fun enjoying his life. •
Kyle played one year of baseball for the Eagles.