OPTIMIST ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

Essay contest winner Kaylie Kosec of Riversprings with her $100 prize money, along with Violet Sexton and Ronin Taylor.


2nd place winner Charlotte Bertera with her prize money.

Special to The Sun

The Wakulla Coastal Optimist Club held its annual essay contest in February. Students in middle and high school were invited to participate.
The theme for this year’s essay was “Who is an everyday hero that brings out the optimist in you?” The essay had to be between 700 and 800 words in length.
This year’s winners were 1st place - Kaylie Kosec, Riversprings Middle School, 2nd place – Charlotte Bertera, Wakulla Middle School, 3rd place – Ronin Taylor, Riversprings Middle School and 4th place – Violet Sexton, Riversprings Middle School.
All the student winners received medallions and ribbons. In addition, the students won cash awards.
Kaylie Kosec won $100 for 1st place.
Charlotte Bertera won $75.
Ronin Taylor won $50 and Violet Sexton won $25.
Optimist sponsor Jo Ann Daniels said the essays were very interesting and well-written.
The Coastal Optimist Club encourages students to participate in academic challenges. The topic for the essay contest comes out each October on the Optimist International website as does the topic for the Oratorical contest which will take place on March 30th.