The value of saving money is paying off for some Green Country students, one in particular, Blake Willingham is the grand prizewinner of Spirit Bank's ‘Millionaire for a Day’ contest. <br><br>It's
Wednesday, May 15th 2002, 12:00 am
By: News On 6
The value of saving money is paying off for some Green Country students, one in particular, Blake Willingham is the grand prizewinner of Spirit Bank's ‘Millionaire for a Day’ contest.
It's sponsored in conjunction with their Save for America program, that encourages students to learn first-hand the benefits of saving money. Blake's big win meant he was treated to a limousine ride, shopping spree, a movie at the I-Max Theater and lunch at Casa Bonita.
He was also awarded the interest earned on $1,000,000 for a day. 1,800 students in the Sapulpa area participate in the program, so far their deposits total more than $200,000
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