Zack Dahl attended RVHS from freshman thru senior year. At the time RV was still in a block schedule format like it is today. He did not attend Washburn Tech although it was an option at the time. Zackery was considered to be a “good kid”. He participated in FCA, JCYC, 4-H, KAY club, SADD, NAC, and drumline.
RV Life
The school dances were practically the same as they are today, with almost the same exact songs being played. Zack exclaimed that the school lunches shared similar looks with cat food. In his own opinion they were also small portions for high school athletes especially. Zackery said that he did enjoy high school but he does not miss it he said, “At the moment it means a lot, but it's small compared to the big picture of life.” Zack also said that in high school it is always better to do the right thing when nobody is watching.
Sports
Zack participated in football, basketball, track, and golf. His favorite coach throughout high school was Coach McAlister, but his golf coach that took the team out to eat all the time is up there too.
Favorite Moment from Sports
Zack told me that his favorite moment from high school athletics was winning …show more content…
He majored in Airport Management. Zack also enlisted immediately after leaving Royal Valley and is currently ranked as a Sergeant and is a squad leader. Zack did service in Africa and received his pilot's license. During college Zack did numerous community service jobs such as, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and working in an Alzheimer's unit for a nursing home. Because of his large amount of participation in community service he was given the Wildcat Community Service Award. In 2014 Zack was named marine of the year, this is decided by the company he was in. This award is given for selfless acts, sacrifice, and dedication. Currently Zack is in officer candidate school, if he passes in January he was become a Marine