By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The USD 428 Great Bend Board of Education continues to recognize individuals or groups within the district with the R.O.S.E., or Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education, Award. At Monday's meeting, Assistant Superintendent John Popp recognized Ben Dodge for his actions at the middle school.

"Ben Dodge, GBMS teacher assistant, was nominated for the R.O.S.E. Award for quickly identifying a student in distress who was exhibiting the universal sign for choking. Mr. Dodge quickly proceeded to perform the Heimlich maneuver to object the throat obstruction. Once the student was out of danger, Mr. Dodge assisted the student to the nurse's office to be assessed."

Popp said Dodge's quick response and knowledge of the maneuver changed a dangerous situation to a positive ending. Dodge was not present at Monday's board of education but has previously been recognized at GBMS.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694523910882.jpeg" alt="Myron Ellegood, principal at GBMS, recognizes Ben Dodge, teacher assistant, for his quick response to a choking student." />
 <figcaption>Myron Ellegood, principal at GBMS, recognizes Ben Dodge, teacher assistant, for his quick response to a choking student.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe USD 428 Great Bend Board of Education continues to recognize individuals or groups within the district with the R.O.S.E., or Recognizing Outstanding Support of Education, Award. At Monday's meeting, Assistant Superintendent John Popp recognized Ben Dodge for his actions at the middle school."Ben Dodge, GBMS teacher assistant, was nominated for the R.O.S.E. Award for quickly identifying a student in distress who was exhibiting the universal sign for choking. Mr. Dodge quickly proceeded to perform the Heimlich maneuver to object the throat obstruction. Once the student was out of danger, Mr. Dodge assisted the student to the nurse's office to be assessed."Popp said Dodge's quick response and knowledge of the maneuver changed a dangerous situation to a positive ending. Dodge was not present at Monday's board of education but has previously been recognized at GBMS.

GBMS teacher recognized for performing Heimlich on choking student