Traverse City East Junior High School students participated in the Optimist International Oratorical Contests held at the Elks Club on March 12th (girls competition) and March 19th (boys competition) and claimed the top three places in both contests. Each contestant spoke on the topic: “My Biggest Challenge is…”
The top three place winners for the girls: The top three place winners for the boys:
First Place: Audrey Lyman First Place: John Arnold
Second Place: Sarah West Second Place: Spencer Thompson
Third Place: Lydia Belanger Third Place: Jason McColl
Also participating in the contest: Also participating in the contest:
Jamie Endicott Jon Smoyer
Maria Frick Kirk Rasmussen
Meagan Vermetten Jack Raymond
As First Place winners, Audrey Lyman and John Arnold are now eligible to compete at the regional competition to be held April 14, 2007 in Alpena. The winner of the regionals will win a $1,500 scholarship.
Traverse City Area Public Schools is grateful to our local Optimist Club for the opportunity for our students to participate in this real-world experience. Please contact Carol Roehrich at 933-7356 for more information.