Local student continues to rack up accomplishments

A local student is finishing his undergraduate work as the leader of the student body at his university, icing on the cake for his list of achievements and awards.

Jon Swan, son of Robert Swan of Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation and Sue Swan of Havre, was elected president of the Associated Students of the University of Montana last spring, the culmination of his involvement in student government there for four years.

"According to our constitution, I'm the official voice of ASUM," Swan said.

Other honors for Swan have included being selected a Harry S. Truman scholar, receiving a diversity awar...