Sonya Rees, a third-grader in Traci Paswater's class at Mary Bryan Elementary, was one of five finalists from the state in the coloring contest for the Circle of Lights Celebration.
Although Sonya didn’t win, she won $529 for her 529 College Account and $100 gift card to Carson’s Department Store. She was on the stage Nov. 25 when the switch was flipped to light the “world’s tallest Christmas tree.”