Winners from the recent Fredericksburg Optimist Club essay contest were announced recently. Pictured are, from left, Minot Frantzen, 2nd place, Taylor Sublett, 1st place, Weston Herber, 3rd place, with Billy Pahl, Optimist Club Essay Contest Coordinator. All students are seniors from Fredericksburg High School and were awarded a medal and cash prize. First place advances on to district where they have a chance to win $2,500 in scholarship money. — Submitted photo