Topeka Teen Officially Changes Last Name To Dad’s One Week Before 13th Birthday After Middle School Football Moment
A boy's long-held wish becomes reality
January 18, 2026
This article was last updated by Sangita Budhathoki on January 19, 2026
Dayton, a 12-year-old from Topeka, officially changed his last name to ‘Dayton Dee VanSickle-DeClerck’ match his dad’s (Isaiah DeClerck) just before turning 13.
He had been asking to change his last name since he was 7 or 8 years old.
The turning point came during his first middle school football championship game, when hearing his name called out on the field made him realize how much it mattered
A few days later, she filed the papers, and the court approved it.
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His mom, , shared the story on Facebook, explaining how Dayton had wanted this for years and how she waited until he was old enough to understand the choice.
She described the football game moment and how proud she was of him.
Breana ended her post by celebrating his new name, looking forward to his birthday trip, and thanking everyone who supported them.
People reacted warmly to Breana’s post, sharing their perspectives and heartfelt congratulations.
One person reacted with love and excitement, saying,
That’s dope fam! Congratulations to you and Dayton! Yall know it’s all love this way. Watching these boys grow to become men is a big accomplishment from where we came from! 💪🏼
Another shared their point of view, saying,
🥹THIS! it makes everything all worth it. I’m so happy for your family. this is so sweet.
The above post shows both a mother’s pride and the importance of letting children make meaningful choices when they are ready.
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