MHS students take honors in video contest

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McCOOK, Nebraska -- Students at McCook High School showed that they have school spirit in spades during a statewide video contest.

The contest was sponsored by GPC-TV, Great Plains Communications' family of local TV channels, to support school athletic programs. Students from schools across the state entered YouTube video shorts created by high school sport teams that showcased their school spirit. The contest received nearly a dozen entries.

McCook High School took second and third place in the Pump It Up Video Contest. The funds were presented to the school's athletic department on Friday, April 11th. Together, the award totaled $450.

Each year, GPC-TV airs hundreds of hours of local high school sports from the communities it serves. "We were overwhelmed by McCook's enthusiasm during this contest. Every year, McCook provides us with a wealth of valuable content and they kept up the same level of quality in their submissions. They truly deserve this win," said Casey Garrigan of Great Plains Communications.

Great Plains Communications is the largest independent telecommunications company in Nebraska and provides services solely to rural areas. It offers residential services such as digital phone including local and long distance calling, as well as high-definition cable television. Broadband Internet is available in all Great Plains Communications' communities through DSL and cable modem facilities or its Satellite Internet Services. The company also provides business services ranging from traditional voice and data products to the installation and support of large business networks. With 104 years of experience, the company currently serves 90 communities with 200 employees throughout Nebraska