Oratorical winners

Optimist Club Oratorical Contest winners recently received medals from the Optimist Club and prize money provided by Focus Bank. Winners were also provided with lunch by the Optimists. Each year those who place first and second at the Oratorical contest compete at regionals held at the Osage Center in Cape Girardeau. Those who win at the regionals are eligible to compete at districts where the prize is a $2,500 scholarship. Pictured from left are: Optimist Club members Murray Sullivan and Laveta Williams; Emma Renfroe, third place; Rory Jaynes, second place; Brylie Noe, first place; and Sikeston Optimist Club President Ronda Smith.