Poplar’s seventh-grade students are preparing for their National History Day fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Poplar Middle School. (Photo submitted)

Members and supporters of the Poplar Volunteer Fire Department lined both sides of U.S. Highway 2 near Fort Peck Community College on March 11 as part of annual fundraising efforts. To contribute, call 406-768-3313 or write to poplarfiredept@gmail.com. (Photo by James Walling)

Wolf Point High School’s Jacob Boysun has been selected the Class B drama coach of the year. (Photo submitted)

Wolf Point High School senior Jimmy Jackson has a series of interesting hobbies in his life. Jackson’s list of hobbies include competitive gaming, MMA and astro-physics. He hasn’t been involved in any Mixed Martial Arts fights yet, but that is on Jackson’s horizon. He enjoys astro-physics because he likes to learn how stars work and find out more about planets. “The universe

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.