WCHS Students: The Programs & Initiatives Shaping Our Next Generation of Leaders

Season 2, Episode 17 of the Living in McKenzie County Podcast features Watford City High School students as they share their experiences in leadership, Student Council, and community involvement. They also promote the annual Cultural Fair, which will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 3–6 p.m. in the Rough Rider Center arena. The students discuss how the event showcases the community's growing diversity through 22 food booths, community booths, and live entertainment, along with the extensive planning, grants, food ordering, and volunteer coordination behind the scenes. The conversation also highlights the Christmas lights on Main Street, the Buddy Program, National Honor Society outreach, and homecoming planning. Additionally we get to hear from the seniors about graduation and their post-graduation plans.

00:00 Welcome

01:26 Introductions

09:18 Why the cultural fair matters

11:45 Cultural fair stories and food

18:17 Behind the scenes planning

25:00 Cultural Fair time and place

26:39 Exchange students at the fair

28:03 Light Up Main Street origin

32:47 Seniors future plans

40:54 Graduation

46:03 Ambassadors Program

49:18 Buddy Program impact

53:10 Serving across generations

58:03 Homecoming week

59:36 WCHS mentors

01:08:36 Teachers And school board thanks

01:20:00 Final gratitudes