By Tyler Whittle
Jackson Haught is a senior at Blytheville High School. He has been attending school in the Blytheville School District for most of his life. He holds many leadership positions in many organizations and clubs including the Interact Club, Science Club, French Club, Société Honoraire de Français, FFA, National Honor Society, and Beta Club. Jackson is also a very dedicated trap shooter on the Shootin’ Chickasaws Trap Shooting Team.
Jackson recalls being selected to attend the 83rd annual Arkansas Boys State last school year as a junior, stating that, “It was a very enjoyable experience.” He went on to day that Boys State gave him lasting friendships and memories he will enjoy forever. He was also selected to attend RYLA, a youth leadership program sponsored by the Rotary Club. He says, “RYLA was an experience that taught me a lot of valuable skills and an opportunity to meet a lot of cool people.”
After high school, Jackson plans to go to college at the University of Arkansas and major in computer science in hopes of getting a job in cyber security. Jackson has always been passionate about law enforcement as his mom, Robin Angel, is a police officer.
Something that Jackson looks forward to is graduation. He says that he is looking forward to the freedom that it will give him and having the ability to do whatever he wants. One thing that he’ll miss after graduation is the simplicity of his high school routine as he sees it as less stressful.
Jackson’s hobbies include playing video games, photography, computers, and working out. Jackson has enjoyed video games since he was young and says that video games teach teamwork, sharpen reflexes and reaction time, enhance critical thinking skills, teach leadership, and provide a good competitive opportunity. As for photography, Jackson says he enjoys getting to capture different perspectives, and “a picture is worth 1,000 words.”
Jackson says computers are easy for him to understand, and he has always been good with them. He believes that they can do a lot of tasks and are very versatile. Jackson’s favorite thing about working out is seeing his progression as he’s getting better and better every day. His favorite exercise is deadlifting.
Jackson Haught is a team player and a role model for younger students. His academic and personal achievements make him the kind of student that others can aspire to be.
