February 22, 2009

Optimist Club announces contest winners

The Optimist Club of Jackson recently chose Julie Aufdenberg and Renee Peters as winners of the 2009 oratorical contest. The oratorical contest was started in 1928 and has become the longest running youth program sponsored by Optimist International. Designed for teens to gain experience in public speaking and the opportunity to win a $1,500 college scholarship at the district level, the oratorical contest program is one that nearly 2,000 clubs participate in annually...

Jackson Optimist Club officers and winners of the 2009 oratorical contest are pictured from left, Steven Sebaugh oratorical chairman; winners Julie Aufdenberg, Renee Peters, Lou Rohlfs club president.

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The Optimist Club of Jackson recently chose Julie Aufdenberg and Renee Peters as winners of the 2009 oratorical contest. The oratorical contest was started in 1928 and has become the longest running youth program sponsored by Optimist International. Designed for teens to gain experience in public speaking and the opportunity to win a $1,500 college scholarship at the district level, the oratorical contest program is one that nearly 2,000 clubs participate in annually.

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