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Optimist Club announces oratorical contest
ESSAY WINNERS Fredericksburg Optimist Club recently recognized the medal winners of the annual essay contest. The students wrote essays with the topic, “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” From left are: Billy Pahl, contest coordinator: Reece Harris, Gold Medal winner; Sabina Perez, Silver Medal winner; and Ellie Tatsch, Bronze Medal winner. — Submitted photo
Education, Gillespie Life
March 25, 2026
Optimist Club announces oratorical contest

The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg and Optimist International are sponsoring an oratorical contest, and area students are invited to participate.

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