Anderson places second in scholarship contest

Wyoming Virtual Academy senior Faith Honey Anderson of Devils Tower finished second in this year’s Rising Star of the West Scholarship contest and wins a $2000 scholarship.

Katherine Kvale of Bison High School is the winner of the 15th annual Rising Star of the West scholarship contest sponsored by KEVN Black Hills FOX and Monument Health. The four finalists in this year’s contest each delivered four on-air commentaries which were rated by both on-line viewers and a Black Hills FOX panel.

Kvale was picked as this year’s best by a combination of those groups. She receives a $4000 college scholarship.

Little Wound High School sophomore Angelina Swallow took third place and a $1000 scholarship.

Philip High School senior Jaida Haynes finished fourth and is the winner of a $500 scholarship.