Haist Shows Leadership And Capabilities Through Achievements
Serena Mueller
Staff Writer
Walking through the halls of Waverly High School are plenty of people capable of more than what’s seen - rarely getting the recognition they truly deserve.
Chandler Haist, who has attended Waverly since the second grade, is a senior that brings a copious amount of attention to Waverly and what the school has to offer in terms of education.
Haist is involved in every business-oriented activity the school offers, including FFA, FBLA, SkillsUSA and German club, many of which he holds a leadership position.
“Chandler has attended conferences and done a good job, as well as being an active member. He’s not one for letting others down,” FBLA sponsor Tara Bohaboj said.
Haist received a blue ribbon in welding at FFA Districts, as well as the Community Service Award.
Blue ribbons in class B aren’t the only achievement he’s earned. However, FBLA holds an annual State Leadership Conference in Omaha, also known as SLC. The last two years, Haist has attended the conference and came back with awards. In 2013, he earned an honorable mention in Economics and did the same at SLC 2014 in the categories of Agribusiness, Economics and Personal Finance. He is going to attend the National Leadership Conference for Agribusiness this summer in Nashville, Tennessee.
Haist’s accomplishments direct attention towards a student with sights set on the long term.
“I’m very proud of Chandler and his accomplishments at Waverly. His ultimate goal is not high school, but beyond,” teacher Trent Goldsmith said.
SkillsUSA honored Haist as an officer with the Integrity, Respect and Character Award.
Haist placed second in the Microeconomics Econ Challenge and first in the Online Econ Challenge, ending as a state finalist in 2013.
Extracurricular activities prove to be a strong point in Haist’s life, but he doesn’t allow that to influence his academic success. Beginning his sophomore year and continuing on through his junior and senior year, Haist has received recognition for academics. Haist scored a 33 on his ACT, landing himself on the Academic Wall in the WHS commons.
The Omaha World Herald includes an “All Academic Program,” which honors the top four percent students in the graduating senior class throughout Nebraska, and Haist was mentioned in the issue for 2014.
Haist will graduate with the rest of his class on May 18 and continue his academic success at UNL as he studies civil engineering.
If Haist’s past serves as any indicator, his hard work and dedication will bring him a bright and incredibly fulfilling future.
