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This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills.  The topic for 2025, determined by Optimist International, is “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.” Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic during a regular Optimist Club luncheon/dinner meeting. […]

Boys and girls under the age of 19 are invited to submit an essay on a pre-assigned topic during the months of October, November, December, and January each year. One winner will advance to finals at the district for a chance to win a $3,500 scholarship. The Essay Contest is sponsored jointly by Centerville Noon […]