Azure Keeps Active At Wolf Point High School

Jaxon Azure has goals for in the classroom and on the basketball court this school year at Wolf Point High School.

The senior currently ranks in his class’ top 20 and his aim is to keep his grades up during the rest of the school year.

He says his favorite class is art. He especially likes painting items. One of his favorite projects was helping paint a buffalo during Native American Week.

Azure said his favorite teachers at the school are Vivian Schultz and Eric Peterson.

“It’s a good school with great teachers,” Azure said about Wolf Point.

He feels he’s been more of a positive influence at the school than he was in previous years. “I’m a better person than I used to be. My advice is to work hard in life,” Azure said.

His favorite school activity is basketball where he has been a varsity player for the past two seasons.

“It’s fun and I enjoy playing it,” Azure said. “I like the coaches.”

With him starting for the boys’ team and twin sister, Jaylee, starting for the girls’ squad, there’s a lot of games on their minds.

“We try to push ourselves and make each other better,” Jaxon said. “I like watching her play.”

Being one of four seniors on the team, he enjoys the responsibility of holding a leadership role. “There’s more expected this year as far as being a leader,” he said. “

He competed in cross country during his first three years in high school but decided not to participate as a senior.

“I didn’t like it too much. I don’t like long distance running,” Azure said. “I did pretty good though.”

He is undecided about his plans after high school. One possibility he is considering is joining the military.