Youth Contests

This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills.  The topic for 2026, determined by Optimist International, is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged—My Definition of Community.” Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic at 6pm at Woodbourne Library. The […]

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 by the Centerville Noon […]