Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend and Second Chief Norman Hildebrand, along with Board of Directors Keith Gray, Rob Nesvold, Eric Lofland and Vivian Fink, present a $250,000 check to representatives of Wyandotte Public Schools.

The Wyandotte High School football game vs Salina Thursday, Oct. 17 – a victory — was ‘Wyandotte Nation Night.’ The Wyandotte Nation covered the cost of admission for those who attended the Bears’ game.

“It was our privilege once again to cover the cost of admission at ‘Wyandotte Nation Night,’” said Wyandotte Nation Chief Billy Friend.

More importantly, however, the Wyandotte Nation continued to show its ongoing support for Wyandotte Public Schools (WPS) education and athletics by presenting school officials with a check for $250,000.

“We are very proud of our relationship and partnership with the Wyandotte Public Schools. Because of the growth of our community, the Wyandotte Schools have added over 100 new students this past year,” Chief Friend said. “Being the only school on our reservation, our Board of Directors led the way through financial support to see that our students have every opportunity to succeed in whatever endeavor they pursue.”

Chief Friend said it can be very difficult for small rural schools with very little tax base to operate without generous support, and the Tribe is happy to help provide that support for WPS.