Tree planted in memory of Haar at Central High School

Dad Colby, mom Sara and brother Max pose for a picture in front of a tree dedicated to Macy Haar, a member of the Central High School Class of 2026 who passed away in 2025.    A redpointe maple tree dedicated to a member of the Central High School class of 2026 has been planted at the high school.
    There was a ceremony to honor Macy Haar on Thursday, May 21. Haar was a member of the Class of 2026 who passed away from a vehicle accident on May 9, 2025.
    Crystalyn Huegen came up with the idea to plant the tree for Haar. The ceremony was in the morning following graduation practice. Students graduated that evening.
    Shannon Kluemke from the Jared Burke Foundation spoke during the ceremony.
    Haar was a big helper with the Jared Burke Foundation and Kluemke knew her since she was little. She encouraged the students to come out and visit the tree whenever they wanted.
    "We are gathering with deep love and heavy hearts to dedicate this tree in memory of Macy," Kluemke said.
    Haar was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She was deeply loved by her family, treasured by her friends, and admired by her classmates.
    "She was more than a student, she was a remarkable young woman whose kindness, spirit and presence left a lasting mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her," Kluemke said.
    Haar was a dedicated member of the Jared Burke Foundation who gave her time, heart and energy to making a difference. Her love, laughter and compassion will never be forgotten.
    "As we dedicate this tree, we create a lasting tribute to Macy's beautiful life," Kluemke said. "Like this tree, her memory will continue to grow, rooted in love, strengthened by remembrance and reaching forward through all of those she inspired."
    Kluemke said the tree's branches will remind everyone of Haar's strength, the leaves will whisper the joy she brought, and its presence will symbolize the love that surrounds her still today.
    "Though our lovely Macy is gone from our sight, she will never be gone from our heart," Kluemke said. "She will always be our light. Forever loved, forever missed, forever Macy. Her spirt will live on in every leaf, every breath and every heart that you touched."
    Central superintendent Dustin Foutch said the entire Central community wraps their heart around the Haar family.
    Foutch told the seniors during a presentation on Thursday morning that when someone passes on, the impact they make on others is the gift they leave in the world and it continues to travel for generations.
    "Macy made a huge impact on a lot of us and this group will continue to carry on her legacy forever through kindness, love, support, and the way they treat each other," Foutch said.