Wood is February senior

Brient Wood, a senior at Perkins County High School and son of Brandon and Amanda Wood of Grant, Neb., has been chosen as the senior of the month for February 2023.

Brient has made the most of his high school years, with involvement in academics, sports and activities.

He has participated cross country, wrestling, golf, one-acts, musical, National Honor Society and FFA.

Outside of school, Brient has participated in Amplify Youth Leadership Group, Saint Society Youth Group, has attended a youth leadership camp, was a youth wrestling leader and Adventure Club leader.

His work history includes positions at Poppe Farms, Kuenning Farms, Kumor Farms, Perkins County Schools and Perkins County Health Services.

Two accomplishments that Brient is especially proud of is becoming a member of National Honor Society; and qualifying for state cross country every year of high school, including being a member of the district championship team.

Brient values the education he has received in Perkins County, especially the community within the school.

“When you travel to other schools you can tell that there  truly is something special within our school,” he said. Everyone here truly wants you to become your best self.”

He believes that the community of Grant is also unique. He has become acquainted with many of the town’s entities through volunteering with youth, at the county fair and the food bank. 

“The community that we have in this town is like no other,” he said. “The amount of support we get and the love we are shown is second to none.”

Following high school, Brient has plans to attend a two-year trade school, earn a degree in electrical technology, and eventually become an electrician.