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2021 Optimist Essay Contest Winner
Emily Smith of Kitchener, Ont.
Emily with Club President Rob Parent
Emily Smith of Kitchener, Ont.
Congratulations
Emily with Club President Rob Parent
Emily Smith of Kitchener, Ont.
Emily Smith of Kitchener, Ont. and graduating senior at Cameron Heights Secondary School 2021 was the winning entry in this year’s Optimist essay writing contest sponsored by the the KW Optimist club - subject "The Importance of Optimism". Emily’s essay was among dozens of other essays submitted at the regional level ( Ontario)
Emily Smith of Kitchener, Ont. and graduating senior at Cameron Heights Secondary School 2021 was the winning entry in this year’s Optimist essay writing contest sponsored by the the KW Optimist club - subject "The Importance of Optimism". Emily’s essay was among dozens of other essays submitted at the regional level ( Ontario) in competition for an Optimist international scholarship. Emily finished a respectable 12 at the region among many submissions. Emily volunteers much of her time as a lifeguard at community pools, summer camps and worked part time through high school to support herself and help finance her post-secondary day education. Emily will be attending the University of Waterloo. We know Emily will find her prize of $250 of great assistance as she embarks on the next stage of her education and career goals. Congratulations Emily . A true Optimist.