My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Magnolia, Arkansas where I attend Southern Arkansas University, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology. Formerly, I resided in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Education is vital to the existence of our society. My dad is a football/soccer coach in high school. He has always instilled in my siblings and me to keep pursuing education and to be the best. He always said that "if you look around and you're the smartest person in the room, you need to find a different room." That's how I try to live my life. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach. He and my mom have been my biggest supporters in pursuing my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Since I do not qualify for financial aid, every little bit helps as far as scholarship money. Thank you for your consideration. God bless.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. He blew out his shoulder and was discharged while training to deploy. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired to work his cows on the farm. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I also believe that I have the drive, the skills, and the passion to be successful. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. I have most of my path mapped out. I will have to pass all of my classes that are required for graduation. During my time in college, I am seeking a work-study program with campus security. I also plan on doing a ride-along or apprenticeship with a local game and fish officer near my college. Upon graduation, I plan to return to Texas and begin applying for jobs. I have been instructed that to be higher qualified, they would prefer some law enforcement experience which would require me to attend a law enforcement academy to receive further specified training. As I mentioned before, my dad is a veteran and high school coach. He and my mom have been my biggest supporters in pursuing my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money. Thank you for your consideration. God bless.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), and now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll feels like home. I attend Diboll First Baptist Church of Diboll, but I am still a member of the Prescott Church of Christ in Arkansas. I have attended Barton Bible Camp every year since I was eligible to attend. I was raised in a Christian home, but Barton is where my spiritual journey took flight. The friendships and relationships with counselors that I made over the years began to shape me into the person that I am today. I decided to be baptized on April 29, 2017. Since that day, I have done my best to allow Jesus to lead the decisions that I make. Three words that I would use to describe myself are accountable, adaptable and genuine. It is a tough task to self-reflect and describe yourself. These would be three good words that almost anyone who knows me would use to describe me. I’m accountable because I hold myself to a higher standard when performing tasks. I’m adaptable, even though I am very task-driven, when things go slightly sideways from the original plan, I adjust quickly, formulate a new plan, and carry on. I am also genuine. This is the first word that popped into my head when I read this question. I am one of a kind. I don’t typically follow trends because I like to make my way and my personality is definitely “what you see is what you get”. I met with the head of the criminal justice department on my official visit to SAU. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. The department head helped me realize that through hard work and studying there is a real possibility of my dream coming true. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. No one is perfect and we all have things in our lives that we need to fine-tune and improve on. I feel like God gave me the ability to be a strong leader, and I have embraced that through sports and community activities. I would like to become more vocal as a leader though. I am more of a leader through hard work and deeds rather than with words. I believe that the SAU community will give me a voice to be able to become more successful in that aspect of leadership. Thank you for your time and consideration. Have a blessed day!!

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. Three words that I would use to describe myself are accountable, adaptable and genuine. It is definitely a tough task to self reflect and describe yourself. These would definitely be three good words that most anyone who knows me would use to describe me. I’m accountable, because I hold myself to a higher standard when performing tasks. I’m adaptable, even though I am very task driven, when things go slightly sideways from the original plan, I adjust quickly, formulate a new plan, and carry on. I am also genuine. This is the first word that popped into my head when I read this question. I am definitely one of a kind. I don’t typically follow trends because I like to make my own way and my personality is definitly “what you see is what you get”. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one.

One personal challenge that I have faced in my life would be breaking my collarbone not once, but three times during my junior year of high school. I had worked my way up the depth chart and earned the starting position at quarterback. Midway through the season, I was having the statistically best game of my career when the first setback occurred. On the first play of the 4th quarter, I was flushed from the pocket and scrambled to the left. As I was tackled, a defender rolled over me, hard. I felt a pop and my left arm went limp. They took me to the sideline and the athletic trainer confirmed that I had broken my collarbone. I was devastated. I felt like I had let down my team, my coaches, and the community by getting injured. I did a lot of praying and realized that it wasn’t the end of the world. Rather than just sitting back and healing, I decided to be a player/coach and a motivator for the next quarterback. Through the time I was healing, I assisted with his skill set to still be able to help my team succeed. It wasn’t about me, it was always about the team and it was very rewarding to still be able to contribute. We ended up making it to the 4th round of the playoffs, which the school had never done before. I was cleared that same week to return to play. Rather than jumping back in at quarterback, I went in and played defense; he had earned the quarterback spot and the team was rolling at that point. During my first defensive play, I broke my collarbone again. That was an even more humbling experience. I realized that it wasn't in God’s plan for me to play football that year; he had bigger things in mind for me. I should have realized that sooner before I attempted to play soccer and broke it for the third time. Once I was released for athletic participation again, I got to run track (which is my passion and what I'm going to college to do). Although I got back late in the season, I was able to participate in our district track meet. I won the 300-meter hurdles, which allowed me to advance to the area track meet. I came in second there which allowed me to advance to regionals. I missed going to the UIL 3A state track meet by 0.001 seconds. All in all, given the amount of time I got to participate, it was a great season. I am now in my senior and final year of high school track. My goal is to not only progress to the state meet but to win it.

It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

One personal challenge that I have faced in my life would be breaking my collarbone not once, but three times during my junior year of high school. I had worked my way up the depth chart and earned the starting position at quarterback. Midway through the season, I was having the statistically best game of my career when the first setback occurred. On the first play of the 4th quarter, I was flushed from the pocket and scrambled to the left. As I was tackled, a defender rolled over me, hard. I felt a pop and my left arm went limp. They took me to the sideline and the athletic trainer confirmed that I had broken my collarbone. I was devastated. I felt like I had let down my team, my coaches, and the community by getting injured. I did a lot of praying and realized that it wasn’t the end of the world. Rather than just sitting back and healing, I decided to be a player/coach and a motivator for the next quarterback. Through the time I was healing, I assisted with his skill set to still be able to help my team succeed. It wasn’t about me, it was always about the team and it was very rewarding to still be able to contribute. We ended up making it to the 4th round of the playoffs, which the school had never done before. I was cleared that same week to return to play. Rather than jumping back in at quarterback, I went in and played defense; he had earned the quarterback spot and the team was rolling at that point. During my first defensive play, I broke my collarbone again. That was an even more humbling experience. I realized that it wasn't in God’s plan for me to play football that year; he had bigger things in mind for me. I should have realized that sooner before I attempted to play soccer and broke it for the third time. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll definitely feels like home. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. As I mentioned before, my dad is a high school coach, and my mom is a nurse. They have been my biggest supporters in supporting my dreams to get me to this point in my life. Between tournament fees, traveling to games, different camps, etc. It has taken a financial toll on them, especially since I still have two younger siblings back at home. I want to take the burden off of them and pay for my own college, if possible. Every little bit helps as far as scholarship money.

It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up.

I feel like God gave me the ability to be a strong leader, and I have embraced that through sports and community activities. I would like to become more vocal as a leader though. I am more of a leader through hard work and deeds rather than with words. I believe that whatever college I end up attending will give me a voice to be able to become more successful in that aspect of leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in over Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), and now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll feels like home. I feel like God gave me the ability to be a strong leader, and I have embraced that through sports and community activities. I would like to become more vocal as a leader though. I am more of a leader through hard work and deeds rather than with words. I believe that whatever college I end up attending will give me a voice to be able to become more successful in that aspect of leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in Arkansas and all of Texas, has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. This would be the best career field in order for all me to give back to my community.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), and now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll feels like home. Three words that I would use to describe myself are accountable, adaptable and genuine. It is a tough task to self-reflect and describe yourself. These would be three good words that almost anyone who knows me would use to describe me. I’m accountable because I hold myself to a higher standard when performing tasks. I’m adaptable, even though I am very task driven, when things go slightly sideways from the original plan, I adjust quickly, formulate a new plan, and carry on. I am also genuine. This is the first word that popped into my head when I read this question. I am one of a kind. I don’t typically follow trends because I like to make my way and my personality is definitely “what you see is what you get”. No one is perfect and we all have things in our lives that we need to fine-tune and improve on. I feel like God gave me the ability to be a strong leader, and I have embraced that through sports and community activities. I would like to become more vocal as a leader though. I am more of a leader through hard work and deeds rather than with words. I believe that whatever college I end up attending will give me a voice to be able to become more successful in that aspect of leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. Growing up in over Arkansas and all of Texas, it has opened my eyes to all of the possibilities there are out there for me to work in law enforcement while working hand in hand with conservationists through the Game and Fish. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one.

Three words that I would use to describe myself are accountable, adaptable and genuine. It is a tough task to self-reflect and describe yourself. These would be three good words that almost anyone who knows me would use to describe me. I’m accountable because I hold myself to a higher standard when performing tasks. I’m adaptable, even though I am very task driven, when things go slightly sideways from the original plan, I adjust quickly, formulate a new plan, and carry on. I am also genuine. This is the first word that popped into my head when I read this question. I am one of a kind. I don’t typically follow trends because I like to make my way and my personality is definitely “what you see is what you get”. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. While researching the excellent Criminal Justice program at SAU, I realized that through hard work and studying that there is a real possibility of my dream coming true. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling. With everything that is going on in the world today, being a Game warden would not only allow me to preserve and protect different forms of wildlife, but also so many other aspects that most people don't know about. Including stopping drug trafficking, basic law enforcement (traffic, license, etc.), issuing hunting licenses, investigating hunting accidents, processing fishing reports, assisting other law enforcement agencies, etc. My dad was in the security forces when he was in the Air Force. He went through training on investigation and interview tactics, firearms training, and many other specializations. He would tell me stories about some of the things that they did throughout their training, and I was all ears. My grandfather worked for the National Resource Conservation Service for 40+ years before he recently retired. Between him and my dad always pushing me to the conservation of land and wildlife, there was no doubt where I needed to end up. I believe that my interest in law enforcement and my passion for the outdoors would be an awesome life after high school and college. As you can see, my decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. Most people don't know about all of the things that a game warden goes through and helps with. That is how I would give back to my community and the world.

My name is Haydn Ralph Harris. I currently live in Diboll, Texas with my parents and my two younger siblings, Drake 16 and Briley 13. As the child of a high school football coach, we have called numerous towns “home” through the years. We have lived in Mena (AR), Prescott (AR), Crossett (AR), Marshall (AR), Wichita Falls (TX), Lake Jackson (TX), and now we are in Diboll (TX). Although we have only been here for two years now, Diboll feels like home. Three words that I would use to describe myself are accountable, adaptable and genuine. It is a tough task to self-reflect and describe yourself. These would be three good words that almost anyone who knows me would use to describe me. I’m accountable because I hold myself to a higher standard when performing tasks. I’m adaptable, even though I am very task driven, when things go slightly sideways from the original plan, I adjust quickly, formulate a new plan, and carry on. I am also genuine. This is the first word that popped into my head when I read this question. I am one of a kind. I don’t typically follow trends because I like to make my way and my personality is definitely “what you see is what you get”. No one is perfect and we all have things in our lives that we need to fine-tune and improve on. I feel like God gave me the ability to be a strong leader, and I have embraced that through sports and community activities. I would like to become more vocal as a leader though. I am more of a leader through hard work and deeds rather than with words. I believe that whatever college I end up attending will give me a voice to be able to become more successful in that aspect of leadership. It has always been a dream of mine to study criminal justice and become a game warden in Texas. I grew up in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and camping. My dad and grandfather taught me survival skills, tracking, conservation, and most importantly, respect for the outdoors. My decision to pursue a career with the Texas Parks and Wildlife was an easy one. It would give me the opportunity to work outdoors in nature, as well as the opportunity to educate others on the conservation and preservation of God’s creation. I feel that this is my calling.

There have been many life events that helped shape me into the person that I am today. The most recent would be breaking my collarbone 3 times last year. The first time was a fluke. I had just moved to Diboll, my dad is a teacher. I joined the football team and worked my way up to the starting quarterback position. Midway through the season, I was having the best game of my career statistically. I dropped back and was flushed from the pocket to the left. As I went down from the tackle, someone rolled over the top of me. I felt a pop and couldn't move my left arm. When I got to the sideline, the trainer got my shoulder pads off and confirmed that my collarbone was definitely broken. I thought that my football career was over. Little did I know, this event would change my outlook on sports and life in general. I basically became a player/coach/mentor for the backup quarterback. I helped him become a better player and a better leader through constant positive support, even when he would struggle at times. I never thought that getting hurt would bring out the leader in me. Fast forward 6 weeks. We were in the 4th round of the playoffs. I was released to play once again. The "new" quarterback had worked himself into a groove and helped us get to the farthest round the school had ever gotten to. I started working my way back into playing shape, but decided that it wouldn't have been fair to him if I come in and take "my spot" back. I discussed it with the coach and we decided to leave him at the quarterback spot, I would play defense. On the first play on defense, I rushed the quarterback. The defensive tackle kick stepped and hit me right in the shoulder. Snap. It broke again. Once again, I found myself in a nonplaying support role. Although it was disappointing not to be playing, it was still rewarding to be a player/coach. It made me realize how strong of a leader I can be. It also helped me realize that things happen for a reason, whether we understand them or not, and not to take the next minute for granted. When I look back at my athletic carer as my senior year is coming to an end, I know not that I am definitely the man I am today, not from playing sports, but from being injured.