The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education had a standing room only crowd Monday for the first few minutes of its meeting. Students, coaches and parents filled the meeting area and spilled into the hallway as Activities Director David Meter introduced six coaches, who in turn introduced all-conference student athletes who excelled in fall sports. The Great Bend High School Marching Band was also recognized for its fall honors.“We’re very proud of the (students) for representing GBHS,” said tennis coach Dustin Wheeler.“We had a great year,” Band Director Mark DeWald said.Superintendent Brad Reed agreed.“It was a great fall,” he said, adding he hopes the coming season will also be successful.