HARPER TJARDES
Class of 2026
Jumping Seat Candidate
Blair, NE
(402) 533-3433
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School, Fort Calhoun, NE
Class of 2026, Class Rank 1
Overall GPA: 3.95
AWARDS
2022-2023
Outstanding Student Award, Freshman English
“A” Honor Roll
US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete
2023-2024
“A” Honor Roll
Varsity Letter in Drama
US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete
2024-2025
“A” Honor Roll
National Honors Society Induction
NSAA Academic All State Award for Drama
US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete
Youth Salute Outstanding Youth Leader Award
LEADERSHIP and CLUB INVOLVEMENT
2022-2023
Spanish Club
Iowa Nebraska Hunter-Jumper Association Junior Board Member
2023-2024
Spanish Club
Art Club
Drama Club, Stage Manager
Iowa Nebraska Hunter Jumper Association Junior Board Treasurer
2024-2025
Spanish Club
Art Club
Drama Club, Stage Manager
School Musical, Stage Crew
Iowa Nebraska Hunter Jumper Association Junior Board Treasurer
VOLUNTEER WORK and COMMUNITY SERVICE
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fort Calhoun, NE
• Altar Server
• Fish Fry Volunteer
• Vacation Bible School Volunteer
• Ukraine Fundraiser Dinner Volunteer
• Knights of Columbus Fundraising Dinner for Tornado Victims
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, Gretna, NE
• Barn Volunteer, stall cleaning
Omaha Equestrian Foundation
• School Tour Assistance at the FEI World Cup and the International Horse Show
Fort Calhoun Community Schools
• Peer Tutor
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023
Rise Up Premier Equestrian Services, Stall Cleaning
Vermillion Valley Equestrian Center, Catch Riding