Family, friends, and mentors of Taylor Haugen gathered in the Community Life Center at the Niceville First United Methodst Church on Wednesday, September 16 to dedicate a plaque to the Memorial Fund at the church in Taylor’s Name.  Taylor’s life centered around the four “Fs” of Faith, Family, Friends, and Football and Niceville FUMC was home for his spiritual [...]

Thanks to the musical talent of Reed Waddle, the Taylor Haugen Foundation was the recipient of a check from Destin Commons’ Coins for a Cause for $1174.05.  Our thanks to Reed for designating THF as his charity, to Destin Commons for sponsoring a worthy event, to Bluepoint Fish Club for hosting, and for all the [...]

The Taylor Haugen Foundation is accepting new and previously written essays, poems, letters, and artwork for a compellation of community works. Submissions should focus on either Taylor’s personal mantra of “Don’t Quit- Never Give up” or how Taylor’s life and death has effected the writer or artist’s commitment to family, faith, or community.
“We have heard [...]

The All-American Rejects “A Celebration of Taylor” Concert Raises $65,000 for The Taylor Haugen Foundation
Niceville, Fla. (April 14, 2009) - “A Celebration of Taylor,” a special tribute concert featuring a rare acoustic performance by the multi-platinum recording artist The All-American Rejects on Wednesday, March 18th at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, Fla. successfully [...]

‘A Celebration of Taylor’ with the All-American Rejects and Reed Waddle to be held at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville, FL

Niceville, Fla. (February 27, 2009) - The Taylor Haugen Foundation announces “A Celebration of Taylor,” a special tribute concert featuring a rare acoustic performance by the multi-platinum recording artist The All-American Rejects on [...]

By Adam Pruiett
Northwest Florida Daily News
 
For those who know Caise Vickery, his selection as the first recipient of the Taylor Haugen Trophy by the All Sports Association, Inc., seems like the perfect fit.
Many of the qualities that made Haugen so special are possessed by Vickery. The Fort Walton Beach senior is devout in his faith, [...]

Taylor’s parents, Brian and Kathy Haugen, have established a scholarship foundation in their son’s memory
September 27, 2008 - 3:51PM
Kelli Hernandez
Daily News contributing writer
A community shaken with grief four weeks ago following the tragic accident that claimed the life of 15-year-old Taylor Haugen during a football game will soon be able to remember him in a [...]

The Haugen Family Establishes The Taylor Haugen Foundation
Annual Scholarship Fund Celebrates Memory of the late Niceville High School Student Who Passed Away on August 30, 2008
Valparaiso, Fla. (September 11, 2008) – Following the death of Taylor Haugen, the beloved 15-year-old Niceville High School student who passed away on August 30, 2008, parents Brian & Kathy [...]