Staying active and agile to maintain his health and wellness is a way of life for Calvin Wedvik. Born and raised in Homer, he has always been surrounded by rocks and mountains. Growing up in Alaska naturally drew him to rock climbing, which has become an increasingly meaningful part of his life.
When he isn’t lifting weights or learning lead climbing, he attends Homer High School. Over the years, he has made many friends including Vincent Black and Reid Rauch. A very memorable moment for Calvin was the end of his sophomore year where he frequently met with Lake Alexson and Camilo De La Uz in the gym. One day, they all went camping on the Homer Spit, sparking what Calvin describes as a great, long-term friendship.
With his mother from Boston and his father from New York, Calvin was raised to be welcoming, wonderfully kind, and developed a personality hard to dislike. Calvin lives by a favorite quote from Grand Master Oogway that states: “Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery. Right now is a gift; that’s why it’s called the present.” It serves as a reminder for him to appreciate time and stay engaged in the moment.
Although he admits trouble with finding a passion for school, he loves reading anything by Kurt Vonnegut and explained, “His books make sense at face value.”
After graduation, Calvin plans to attend Western Washington University because of his love for the West Coast and specifically Mt. Shasta.
Suzanne Bishop, a Homer High language arts teacher, assigned a mini-biography project to her senior students. These short narratives helped strengthen student’s writing skills while also celebrating their peers. Each week, the Homer Independent Press will feature a student written Senior Profile, offering insight into the unique lives, experiences and personalities of Homer High’s Class of 2027.
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