Wolf Point High School senior Cole Boysun recently won the Optimist Club of Wolf Point’s essay contest based on the theme of “How Acts of Kindness Help Me Understand What My Community Means To Me.” Boysun was awarded $300 for the honor. In addition, the essay will be sent to the district level club in Regina, Canada, to be judged along with winners from other Optimist Clubs in the district,

This year, the Optimist Club of Wolf Point is prepared to present more funds than ever before through its scholarship program. Local officials said that the amount received will be $500, an increase from $300. One senior boy and one senior girl from Wolf Point High School will be presented the awards. Entry deadline is May 18. The scholarships will be presented at the graduation ceremony

Wolf Point High School senior Da’shaun Jackson likes contact. That’s partly explains his involvement in football and wild horse racing. Jackson has also competed in basketball and track during his high school career, but football is his favorite sport. The 340-pounder played left guard and noseguard for the Wolves. He explains that he enjoys playing football because of the sport’s aggressiveness.