Wahpeton High School junior Jacob DeVries is one of six finalists for the 2021-22 Distinguished Student Award, awarded by the North Dakota High School Activities Association and Farmers Union Insurance.

DeVries, along with Rugby’s Brooke Anderson, Hazen’s Sloane McCray, Drake-Anamoose’s Mason Lemer, Dakota Prairie’s Marit Ellington and Northwood’s Skylar Uglem, will interview for the award on April 28 in Valley City. The winner will be announced following the interviews on April 28.

The NDHSAA Distinguished Student program was developed to recognize deserving young people who are the backbone of interscholastic activities, a release from the NDHSAA said.

Applicants are students entering their senior year. The student must be a participant as a player, manager, statistician or other role in at least one NDHSAA sponsored activity. The student must be a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to his/her school and community.

The NDHSAA Distinguished Student recipient receives a Farmers Union Insurance sponsored $2,000 scholarship to the college of his/her choice. He/she is invited to be the Grand Marshal of the NDHSAA “Parade of Champions” as well as participating in other activities such as serving as the NDHSAA spokesperson for High School Activities Month,  The other four finalists receive a $500 scholarship to the college of his/her choice, publication in the NDHSAA Bulletin and other recognition in connection with NDHSAA events.