Meet Dustin DuCharme

By Ramonica Jones

Dustin DuCharme became a SOTX athlete in 2001 and has received countless honors, awards, ribbons and medals since his first competition more than a decade ago. DuCharme competes in bowling, athletics (track and field), flag football, basketball and bocce in the Golden Triangle area. He's also a Meet in the Middle participant. His accomplishments aren't just limited to competition. Last year, the 18 year old was voted Homecoming King at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. He was also named "Most Spirited" 2009 by his peers at Mauriceville Middle School.

The ambitious 12th grader has plenty of hobbies, including learning job skills as a Pizza Hut employee and, of course, competing alongside his fellow SOTX athletes at Games.