Press Release

Hailey Booher

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School senior Hailey Booher has been selected to participate at the National Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla., from April 20 to 22.

Officials at the state level have asked Booher to act as a delegate. She will be one of two students from Indiana who will act as an ambassador for the competitors.

The NCDC is the annual highlight event, providing an opportunity for all National Career Association members to participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational workshops, leadership development training, and college and career exploration. The NCDC also serves as a recognition opportunity for NCA members to demonstrate the competencies gained in the classroom through the NCA National Recognition and Competitive Events Program and participation in other NCDC activities.

As a delegate, Booher will act as a representative of the NCA members and assist with various duties during the event. Booher shared that she is excited to meet new people at the conference and recognizes this is a rare opportunity.

“It’s an honor that they think that I’m a good representative of Jobs for America’s Graduates,” said Booher. “I’m very excited for the conference.”

Booher shared that her involvement with JAG has helped her learn valuable time management skills and gain real-world experience in the community. It also allowed her to participate in regionals and state, which led to her nomination for the National Leadership Conference in Florida. Booher was originally recognized as the outstanding senior in the JAG regional competition and went on to place in the top three at the state level.

When asked about her relationship with her JAG advisor, Madison Sims, Booher spoke highly of Sims’ patience and support.

“Miss Sims is always there for me,” said Booher. “She also makes times to be available and she is willing to work around my busy schedule. I’m grateful to have had her as an advisor.”

After graduation, Booher will be attending Depauw University, where she has been awarded a full tuition scholarship for four years as part of the prestigious Rector Scholars program. Booher will be majoring in psychology and said she selected Depauw’s highly regarded psychology program as one of the main reasons for choosing the school. In addition to her academic interests, Booher is also heavily involved in human services, enjoys playing unified sports and playing in a classic rock band with her friends.