On October 24, Red Robin was filled with Mason High School students who are making a difference. The Kiwanis of Mason, in cooperation with Mason City Schools, held its triennial "Making a Difference" lunch to honor students who may not be consistently recognized, but who have shown leadership and academic excellence.

"Making a Difference" rewards students who show initiative and resolve by improving their class performance through outstanding attitude and effort. Students who serve as role models to others by displaying persistence, fortitude, and courtesy are chosen for this award and receive lunch courtesy of Kiwanis.

The MHS honored students were: Venessa Agyeman, Chris Allgor, Alyssa Appleby, Kelly Bangs, Siddharth Barve, Skyler Burke, Alanna Carter, Thomas “TJ” Chapman, Andrew Easterday, Sydney Engelbert, Ellen Frame, Soariyah Francis, Victoria Hawk, Leon Huang, Nicole Kaldas, Kevin Morrissey, Tu Nguyen, Aron Olegnowicz, Carleen Rafey, Eavan Reed, Heather Rhoads, Alex Staikov, Lauren Statzer, Conner Sweeney, Grace Tang and Kathryn Wilkinson.