Bay City Noon Optimist Scholarship Winners

 2019-2020 Optimist International Essay Contest Topic:

          "Is Optimism The Key To Achieving The Dreams You Imagine"

Focusing on the above-named topic, students have 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. In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship.  The Bay City Noon Optimist Club holds a contest for the students of Bay County, under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2019, and presents scholarship awards of $500 for first,  $250 second, place winners. The first place winning essay is then sent to the Michigan District Optimists for an opportunity to win an additional $2500.  

Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. The contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship.   The Bay City Noon Optimist Club participates in this program for students of Bay County, under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2019.   Students have an opportunity to win a $500 scholarship for first place, $250 scholarship for second, place at the club level. First place winner advances to the next level of competition where the winner has the opportunity to advance and earn an additional $22,500 in scholarships. 

This year's topic was:

         "Just Imagine a World without Boundaries”