Mattie Haigh

Name: Mattie Haigh

Parents:  J.C. and Darla Haigh

School and grade: Elkins High School, 12Th grade

Activities:  I am very active in my FFA chapter, serving as president and being elected FFA Sweetheart. I was a calf scramble winner at Fort Bend County and raised a heifer from a baby and showed her at the county show as well as Houston and San Antonio Rodeo. I am currently raising a steer and a hog for county which takes up most of my time.

Hobbies: For many years i have enjoyed competitive cheerleading and dance. I have been involved in the Fort Bend Teen Junior League where i enjoyed volunteering my time at different charities. When I am not busy with my friends or my animals i enjoy fishing with my dad.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Besides becoming the president of my FFA chapter, I am very proud of getting my lonestar degree. This is a FFA degree for members of the FFA that have been very active for 3 or more years. I was awarded this at the state convention held this summer in Dallas, TX.

Are you planning on going to college and where?
I plan on majoring in agribusiness at Texas State University in San Marcos. 

Name one person who has made an impact on your life and why.
This is a very hard question for me to answer considering how great my family is to me. I would have to say the person who has made the biggest impact on my life is my grandmother, Mimi. She has always supported me in every activity I have done throughout my life and given everything she can to make me happy. I admire her hard work ethics, good values, and independence.

Name something unique about yourself.
I have a very diverse personality and feel that I interface well with everyone I meet. I enjoy social settings and meeting new faces.