By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Last Thursday was a theme day at Jefferson Elementary School in Great Bend. That made the mood more festive when second grader Myla Rein was surprised with the news that she was Eagle Media's November winner in the Make a Difference Contest.
"I make a difference by being a leader at school and helping my teacher in class," Myla said.
As a winner in the Make a Difference Contest, Myla was handed a Great Bend Chamber gift certificate worth $100. Her teacher, Bailey Herter, also received $100. She said Myla is a joy to have in the classroom.
"Myla is an awesome leader in class," Herter said. "She's always the first person to help a student in need. She is a great volunteer for whatever I need: making copies or running things down to the office. She is always a good friend to everybody in the class."
Make a Difference Contest forms were distributed to Barton County elementary schools in August. Eligible students can enter the contest by filling out the form and stating how they are making a difference in the world around them. Winners are randomly selected with the student winning a $100 chamber certificate and the nominating teacher winning $100. New winners will be drawn each month through May.
The winning student will also get a visit from Eagle Media staff and be featured on a radio news broadcast. This year's contest is powered by the following sponsors:
Medical Park Pharmacy, Mayo Money Management, Hazmat Response, Protective Equipment Testing Lab, R&R Roofing, Freedom Claims Management, Inc., Rosencrantz-Bemis Water Well Company, Stone Sand Company/Stone Waste Management, Miller Plastics/Miller Warehouse, Nex-Tech Wireless, USD #431 Hoisington, Great Bend Redi Mix, Heavy Duty Diesel & Auto, USD #428 Great Bend.