Passions for Mt. Washington by emi richardson and natalie mcgarry Mike Frye has tremendous love for Mount Washington and it shows. It all began when Frye moved to Mount Washington in 1993. Since he moved, he’s gained many roles in the community. He enjoys nearly every second of his contributions. “Renee and I were looking for a place to raise our family. The community was a good fit for what we wanted,” Frye said. Since moving here he has bonded with the community and made countless memories. He’s been able to be a part of so many different programs and has even started some. Frye has gained multiple jobs since he moved here. He has become the Chairman of the Mount Washington Spring Festival (including the Spring Festival Scholarship Program), and the President of the Mount Washington Lions Club. He also helps coordinate the local monthly Dare To Care food distribution, serving multiple years on the school council and the Watchdogs program. “I am extremely privileged to have such great mentors and role models to help me find a pathway to help others,” said Frye He has had so much joy helping the community and he has done amazing things that have helped to shape our town positively. He’s done that either by hosting a fish fry or just cheering on the marching band when his daughter was a part of the team. “I love our community. It is truly what we make it. When we work together to make it better, it will be better.” He always wants to focus on what the community can do to get better and how he can help it grow. Frye has been a part of so many things in the community that have also benefited him and the town. He’s been able to help it grow into what it is today and continues to help it grow into something even better. “I’m thankful for so many things. I’ve had opportunities that many will never have. I’ve helped in our community and watched it grow and prosper. I’ve met amazing teachers and staff in our schools and watch them work tirelessly to help others. I’ve met students and families that never cease to amaze me. But mostly I’m thankful for my family who have helped and supported me in all the crazy things that I do,” said Frye. Frye’s been a part of the community since 1993 which comes with relationships, changes, and even hardships. Even through the struggles and new experiences, Frye has held onto these memories and what means the most to him. “For me, it’s the simple things. But it’s mostly the people,” said Frye. He loves being in this community and the people in it and hopes to continue making new experiences and better changes to our town.
Mike Frye with his wife, Renee Frye, at Mount Washington Middle School. They’ve both watched and helped the Watchdogs program grow over the years. “I have served many years on our school councils as well as the Watchdogs programs,” Mike Frye said
Mike Frye with his daughter, Emily Frye, at her high school graduation. Emily Fyre graduated from Bullitt East in 2019. “I’m thankful for so many things but mostly I’m thankful for my family,” Mike Frye said.
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Mike Frye with his daughter and wife, Emily and Renee Frye. Emily Frye’s parents came to support her high school graduation in 2019. “I’m thankful for my family who have helped and supported me in all the crazy things that I do,” Mike Frye said.
