Reporters for a Day

Reporters for a day

When Jerrie Olson needed an idea for an activity at Wahpeton Parks and Recreation P&R Day Camp (formerly Play Park), having the children interview each other and write a book about themselves was a perfect fit.

Perkins taught values, sportsmanship with recreation sports programs

Mike Perkins with his kids at the track. Perkins and his four children all either coached or participated in the same sport for the city’s parks and recreation department. (Left to right) Jackson, Mike, Spencer, Abby and Brianna. (Photo taken by Carrie Perkins and submitted by Mike Ulrich). By Steve Van Kooten