You wouldn’t know it by looking at him, but Hayden is the Bionic Man Representative for the #cksenior Class of 2022. Facing difficulties with his hips at birth, his first surgery was in July of 2020 with 8 really long screws after a hip fractured. Because of this, he has his sights set on a successful track & field season for Waukee High School this coming spring and college in Florida post-graduation. On his questionnaire, Hayden marks science as his favorite subject and he’ll be pursuing something in computer programming once he gets to Florida!
We meandered around East Village area downtown Des Moines for a little bit, braving the sweltering heat (when has it NOT been hot this summer?! geesh!) and then headed towards the pond area of the Art Center.
Among the interests that mom, Nikki, mentioned the most was how much Hayden listens to music, “Always with an ear bud in his ear.” So we documented that, leaving out the Rubik’s Cube that Hayden tried to break a record with a few years back….;) I always love the shots we get at the end of a shoot-it’s when the senior is most comfortable being in front of the camera & the relaxed look just shines. (or was it the sweat glistening? *shrug!)
Hayden: Thank you so much for a wonderful evening and for going along with any suggestion I had for you. I wish you all the best as you wrap up your senior endeavors and hit the road for Florida. Keep me posted on your track season and how those pins work out for you (or rather, how the surgery goes to GET them out of you).
Be well,
Carrie
PS You can view Hayden’s favorites HERE.
