by Lauren Szmutko Most 17-year-old guys are interested in sports.  However, Chase Bryer is not.  Instead, he is intrigued by journalism. This passion for journalism is the reason for some of his accomplishments, such as an honorable mention award from Oklahoma Scholastic Media and being the yearbook editor for the upcoming school year. Bryer’s hometown is Forgan, Okla., population 500, in the rural plains of the panhandle.  He has spent his life there but aspires to travel farther. “My goal in life right now is to go to OU and major in journalism,” Bryer said. “I’m fascinated with documenting, and…