Wayne Haver’s Legacy at Southside High | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Wayne Haver, the legendary 36-year principal of Fort Smith Southside High who began teaching there in 1970, has passed away — leaving behind a legacy that shaped generations. From assistant principal to school leader, he embodied resilience with his iconic mantra: “Make it a good day or not… the choice is yours.” Even after retiring in 2018 and briefly running for mayor, his impact echoed through students, staff, and even lawmakers like Rep. Steve Womack, who noted he was only the second principal in the school’s history — and left an indelible mark on every corner of the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea879cdf1a8d1afb