Q. In what grade are you currently enrolled?

A. I am currently a senior at Emmaus High School.

Q. Please provide the first names of your family members: parents, siblings and pets.

A. My mother’s name is Michelle Haigney, my father is Robert Haigney and my older brother is also Robert Haigney. We have an imperial Shih Tzu named Henry Haigney.

Q. What is your favorite subject? Why?

A. My favorite subject for the past couple of years has been history. I’ve loved the history department at Emmaus; the teachers are incredible and the classes have just been enjoyable.

Q. Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A. I have received Principal Honors all four years at Emmaus. I was recently just nominated for the graduate spotlight award. Finally, I just received the Good Citizenship/The Richard F. Gaal Memorial Award at Emmaus High School, where I received $500.

Q. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities? How has COVID-19 impacted these activities?

A. I am the current vice president of our Student Government Association. This year, a lot of events we usually organize, such as; Homecoming, pep rallies and more, had to be canceled unfortunately. The association was still able to host virtual activities and help out the community as well. I am also a part of Hornet Ambassadors, freshman mentors and National Honor Society.

Q. What do you consider your biggest challenge to date?

A. My biggest challenge to date would be focusing less on other opinions and instead focusing on my own thoughts about myself.

Q. What is your next goal after high school?

A. After high school, I will be attending the University of Delaware (with my best friend), where I hope to one day work in a profession centered around helping children.

Q. Whom do you admire? Why?

A. My mother, Michelle Haigney, who has devoted her life to my brother and I. Every accomplishment of mine stems from the values she’s instilled in me throughout my life, so I thank her for everything.

Q. For what would you like to be remembered?

A. I would like to be remembered for always having a smile on my face.

Q. Do you have any advice for your peers?

A. Get involved! The more clubs you join, the more people you meet, the more rewarding your experience in school or just in life will be. I’ve learned incredible lessons through the activities I have been involved in. I was also able to meet incredible teachers and friends as well who have shaped my high school experience.