Meet the Yearbook Staff: Riley Dack

by Jackson Childs

The crowd roars as Riley blocks the game winning shot in the State Championship. 

Riley Dack is a senior at O'Dea from View Ridge in Northeast Seattle. He enjoys working out and playing lacrosse in his free time. Riley has been a part of the O'Dea community since his freshman year, seeking a fresh start and the opportunity to play lacrosse at a high level. Riley enjoys contributing to the O'Dea community through voluntary service and helping out with the mom's club, as his mom is someone he really cares about. Outside of school, he spends a lot of time working out and playing lacrosse, which is one of his biggest passions. 

Riley is from View Ridge, a neighborhood in Northeast Seattle, where he has lived for most of his life. Riley joined O'Dea during his freshman year, aiming to get a fresh start and be part of the school’s competitive lacrosse program. Riley contributes to the O'Dea community by participating in voluntary service projects and helping with the mom's club. In his local community, Riley continues to make a positive impact by staying involved in activities that help improve the environment around him.  

Riley chose O'Dea because “the lacrosse program is second to none and the coaching staff is one of the on the west coast.

” The school also provided him with the opportunity to reach his athletic and personal goals in a supportive environment.