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Essay Contest

2009/10Topic: "The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace!"

Eligibility
The contest is open to students under age 19 as of December 31st of the current school year. SEE YOUR ADVISOR, PRINCIPAL OR OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN APPLICATION AND CONTEST RULES, OR YOUR LOCAL OPTIMIST REPRESENTATIVE.
ESSAYs WILL BE PICKED UP AT SCHOOL ON MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2010. To download Rules & Application, click here.

2008-09 Hilliard Optimist Club Essay Contest
The contest is judged by qualified judges selected by, but not members of the Hilliard Optimist Club." Each contestant submitted a 500 word or less original essay. The finalists included:

1st Place Maura Culley, Heritage Middle School
2nd Place Kyle Davis, Darby High School
3rd Place Samantha Tallon, Davidson High School

Maura's Essay was submitted for the District competition where she is eligible to compete for both District and International scholarships. Each winner receives a Medallion and cash prizes. Congratulations to all of our finalists!

Purpose
This contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person's personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. The topic selected each year is intended to give young people the room to develop their own views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants have the opportunity to win a college scholarship of up to $5,000! Each year, more than 1,000 Clubs participate in this contest. For any further questions, please contact the Essay Chairperson, Deb Parker by email.

Mission / Vision Statement:

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."

- Franklin D. Roosevelt