By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Being friendly is always a winning bet. For Eisenhower fourth grader Rylee Woods, that winning behavior turned into $100 when she was selected as Eagle Media's third Make a Difference winner in the contest presented by OPI.
"I make a difference by being friends with everyone," Rylee said.
All K-6 students in Barton County are eligible for the contest. In addition to the $100 from OPI, Rylee also took home goodies from the contest's other sponsors. As a weekly winner, Rylee will now be one of just a few finalists for another $100 in the September monthly drawing. Mrs. Gates, Rylee's teacher, would also win $100 if Rylee is selected in the monthly contest. She concurs that Rylee is a positive influence in the classroom.
"She's a very great friend, and she's always making sure everyone is included and has someone to be with," Gates said.
The Make a Difference contest, presented by OPI, is sponsored in part by Big Ben Custom Engraving, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Redi Mix, Francis Financial, Medical Park Pharmacy, R&R Roofing, Allstaff Chartered, Miller Plastics, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Service, Great Bend Rec, Jimlo Glass Center, Haz Mat Response, & Scooter's Coffee.