Congratulations to Tyon Wells for winning the 2019 Woodmen of the Year American History award for his dedication to his history studies.

Wells is a student in the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility High School.

Once he earns his high school diploma, Wells said he plans to continue on to college.

Watch his acceptance speech here on the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services YouTube page.

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