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Essay Contest Winners Read Their Essays

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The Essay 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 and helps in developing their skills in written expression. This year’s theme for the 2020-21 contest was “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.”

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Preschool Promise, Robyn Lightcap and Jane McGee-Rafal

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Preschool Promise ensures that children are ready for Kindergarten by equipping preschools and families with exceptional support, coaching, and education. They are committed to addressing racial and social inequities in all we do. There is a responsibility to address the gap between the resources for white versus black children especially.

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Community Champion Award Presented

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Mike Bevis and Judy DeMarco presented the 2021 Community Champion Award winner, Kris Horlacher. Kris is the Executive Director of the Dayton-based nonprofit Shoes for the Shoeless that she founded in 2010. Over 125,000 children have been served. They are a mobile shoe store with 2 trucks. Their mission is, “To provide new, properly fitting gym shoes and socks to local children in need.”

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Stephanie Bange – Graphic Novels

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The difference between Comic Books and Graphic Novels is that a Graphic Novel has a plot, a story arc, and a resolution. A Comic Book is a serial and only has a couple of chapters of the bigger story in a single issue. Adults read comic books to relax and allow your brain to create and that they are a great way to spend time with kids and grandchildren. “Live long, prosper, and read a graphic novel!”

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Oratorical Contest – Week #1

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Since it was established in 1928, the Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. Our contest is named in honor of former Optimist member Margaret Barclay. She cared deeply about bringing out the best in kids and in living the Optimist Creed. She spent 40 years in public education and retired in 2000 as Principal at Magsig Middle School. While Margaret passed away in 2010, it is a pleasure to see her memory being recognized in this way.

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Ricki Pepin – Your American Heritage – A Patriot’s Primer

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Knowing your history and heritage is important. HIstory education gives youth their identity. James Madison (founding father and author of the constitution) said, “Conscience is our most sacred property.” The presentation focus on using primary source documents to help listeners discover for themselves the heritage our founders gave us when they wrote and established American law and government.

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Charlotte McGuire – Ohio Board of Education

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McGuire is the representative of Ohio District 3 of the State Board of Education representing the counties of Butler, Darke, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble counties. She brings more than 40 years of government and nonprofit leadership experience to the State Board of Education. Her campaign has always been about every child has the inherent ability to succeed regardless of zip code or circumstances.

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Terry Welker – Big Art

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Welker is an architect/sculptor from Dayton, Ohio. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati. He makes large scale suspended public art and temporary installations across the United States. As an arts advocate and frequent Pecha Kucha presenter, he challenges audiences to “see” the world in new ways.

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