Essay Contest
Topic: Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction:
The Optimist Annual Essay Contest is for young people under 19 years of age who have not yet graduated from high school or the equivalent and attend school in Rock Hill School District Three. The contest has three levels, they are:
| Level | Participating Areas | Date | Location |
| Local Club | Rock Hill School District Three | February 1, 2015 | St. Martin dePorres Center of St. Marys Catolic Church, Rock Hill, SC |
| District | State of South Carolina | February 28, 2015 | Columbia, SC |
Each applicant is required to compose an essay of 700 to 800 words on the topic “How Dreams Lead to Success.”Winners progress to the next level.
- Local Club prize: Medallion and Gift
- Zone prize: Plaque
- District prize: Plaque and two $2,500 scholarship
For an application and complete contest rules, please click here.
Complete the application and mail it to
Optimist Essay Contest
Central City Optimist Club
P.O. Box 446
Rock Hill, SC 29731
All applications must be submitted by January 1, 2014If you would like additional information click here to Send Us a Message or contact us by telephone.
| Karen Owns.Essay Chair | Secretary-Treasurer Charlie Robinson |
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tel.803-329-5770 |
tel.803- 327-4547 |