Nicholas Dworet was a high school senior, a “charismatic young man†and an aspiring Olympic swimmer who would have turned 18 next month.
He was one of 17 people killed in a mass shooting on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
“He was, you know, just a very charismatic young man. He was so handsome — blond hair, blue eyes,†Nicole Nilsson, a family friend, told TIME on Thursday. “He had many, many friends because he was so funny and likable. He was a good student. He loved his family — got along great with his mom and dad and his brother. Just a great, great wonderful family.â€
Dworet had recently committed to join the University of Indianapolis swim team as a freshman in the fall. “So happy to announce my verbal commitment to the university of Indianapolis,†he wrote in an Instagram post last month. “I can’t wait to spend the next 4 years here!â€
