In spring, 2013, the United Way gave presentations to the fifth grade classes at the USD 428 and Holy Family Elementary Schools and asked students to make a poster depicting the United Way and the 21 agencies they serve and how they make a difference in the community.
A committee chose several winners from each school and  these poster winners that were chosen will be giving their poster to display to volunteers and companies that are involved and are continued supporters of United Way of Central Kansas.
The winners of the contest gave their posters at the GBHS football game on Friday, Sept. 13th.
They are left to right: from Eisenhower School - Alex Randolph, with Shane and Jill Boltinghouse from Portraits by Shane, Alexi Folkerts with Steve Sell from Community Bank, and Kaylee Reiser with Dr. Tom Vernon representing USD 428; Park School-Samantha Cline with Bob Bilak and Pam Chambers from Great Bend Regional Hospital, and  Christian Zahnter with Leslie and Mark Mingenback, UWCK Board Members; Jefferson School - Chloe Gibson with the Mayberry’s representing Walnut Bowl, Bryce Brown with Barb Harris and Karen Clark, GBHS Kayettes and Alyssa Herter with Bob Suelter, City of Great Bend; Holy Family-Jenna Mauler with Curt Mauler from L & M Contractors, Patrick Heath with Jerry and Linda Marmie, 2014 UWCK Co-Chairs, Eli Witte with Todd and Thomas Armatys representing Edward Jones and Ryan Nicholson with Mike Nicholson, Bryant Funeral Home; Riley- Gabriela Bujanda with Derek Fredick, Waters True Value. Not pictured is Yasmin Villegas and CPI.