Haxtun High names Seger and Gales Mr. and Miss HHS

Haxtun High School ended the school year by naming Seth Seger and Tessa Gales the 2026 Mr. and Miss HHS, a staff-selected honor that recognizes more than grades or trophies. The award goes to students who stood out for their contributions and character, making it one of the school’s most personal recognitions.

The honor came during a year-end awards ceremony earlier in May at Haxtun High School, as the Class of 2026 was wrapping up a senior year that included 31 graduates. That small class size gave the recognition added weight in Haxtun, where staff, students and families often know one another well and school traditions carry extra meaning.

Seger and Gales were visible throughout the year in ways that extended beyond the classroom. Seger’s school activities included football, track and field, basketball and baseball, while Gales competed in track and field and basketball. Seger also was named a Daniels Scholarship Program recipient in May, adding another notable distinction to his senior year.

The award also fits into a longer Haxtun High tradition. In 2024, Mason Bornhoft and Megan Walker were named Mr. and Miss HHS, and in 2022 Isaac Andersen received the Mr. HHS title. Those repeated honors show the recognition has become part of the school’s year-end rhythm, a way to spotlight seniors who helped shape the culture of the building as much as the scoreboards did.

That emphasis lines up with Haxtun School District RE-2J’s stated mission to provide a safe environment, high-quality instruction and opportunities to develop academic and life skills. The district says it depends on family involvement, dedicated staff and community participation to help students become ethical, self-confident citizens. In that setting, Mr. and Miss HHS functions as more than an awards-night formality. It is a public statement about what Haxtun values in its students: steady effort, leadership and the kind of character that leaves a lasting mark on the school.