Optimist Club of Fredericksburg sets essay contest

Gillespie Life

News Staff, on December 14, 2022

School students are invited to participate in the annual essay contest sponsored by the Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International. The topic for this year’s contest is: “Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimism in You?” Deadline to submit an entry is Wednesday, Jan.

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