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Optimists Honor Top Students, Writers & Speakers submitted by Kristin Tank, Public Information Officer, 231-767-7263 or ktank@muskegonisd.org The Mona Shores Optimist Club sponsors a variety of projects to benefit children and the community including an annual Essay and Oratorical Contest. 2016 Essay Contest winners Madison Bosset of Holton Public Schools (1st place - $100 prize), Katharine Uganski of Reeths-Puffer (2nd place - $50 prize), and Jenna Beemer of Mona Shores (3rd place - $25 prize) will each attend a luncheon later this Spring to celebrate their success. Each student wrote a 700-800 word essay on the topic “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction.” The Oratorical Contest required a four to five minute speech on “How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others.” The speech was given at Baker College in mid-March and prizes were awarded there. Students winning first place in the essay and oratorical contests will have the opportunity to compete at the state level for $2,500 in scholarship awards. In January and February, Mona Shores Optimist Club members celebrated the successes of top area high school students with Youth Appreciation Day luncheons at Baker College. Two students from 13 Muskegon Area high schools were honored for their academic success and for best reflecting the Optimist Creed. The creed charges members to expect only the best, wear a cheerful countenance, forget the mistakes of the past, and press on to the greater achievements of the future. The following high school students were recognized: Rebecca Frucci and Marisa Carmean (Fruitport), Tristan Anderson and Riley Hicks (Holton), Abigail Zuidema and Kevin Lukens (Mona Shores), Abigail Christmas and Ashlyn Lohman (Montague), Kalil Pimpleton and Taria James (Muskegon), Cheyenne Barnard and Haley Wiewiora (Muskegon Catholic Central), Ericka Day and Antonio Thomas (Muskegon Heights), Lily Wilkie-Jones and Brianna Kimbler (North Muskegon), Natalie Bowen and Sam Deuling (Orchard View), January 27, 2016, Mona Shores Optimist Youth Appreciation Luncheon Honorees (Back Row Left to Right) Josh Robidoux, Frank Uganski, Lauren Lopez, Tristan Anderson, Riley Hicks, Christopher Visser, and Nathan Landheer (Front Row Left to Right) Zoe Kelly, Brianna Kimbler, Abigail Christmas, Ashlyn Lohman, Lily Wilkie-Jones, Cheyenne Barnard February 3, 2016, Mona Shores Optimist Youth Appreciation Luncheon Honorees (Back Row Left to Right) Kevin Lukens, Abigail Zuidema, Sam Deuling, Marisa Carmean, and Kalil Pimpleton (Front Row Left to Right) Antonio Thomas, Ericka Day, Taria James, Natalie Bowen and Rebecca Frucci Kyle Dick and Lucy Correa (Ravenna), Zoe Kelly and Josh Robidoux (Reeths- Puffer), Nathan Landheer and Christopher Visser (Western Michigan Christian), and Lauren Lopez and Frank Uganski (Whitehall). Mike Helsen, Baker College of Muskegon Vice President of Student Services, welcomed the students to campus at each luncheon and spoke about the value of having a personal purpose and mission. He applauded the students for their success, reminded them to look for the strengths in others, and shared how their attitude would determine their altitude. The students briefly shared their accomplishments and plans for the future. At the close of the luncheon, each student was awarded a gold keychain and certificate. Optimist J.P. Ryan said the students honored will be attending a wide range of colleges and universities. “These students have set very high standards for themselves and will be preparing for careers in some of the most challenging career fields,” added Ryan. To learn more about the Mona Shores Optimist Club call J.P. Ryan at 231- 798-7741.
2016 Student artists throughout Muskegon County have submitted artwork to display at the 34th annual Expressions Student Art Exhibition at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Approximately 250 pieces will be on display. In all, 11 public school districts, four charter schools, nine private schools, and four alternative schools have been invited to participate. Schools are assigned a number of entries based on their enrollment, and artwork is chosen by art specialists for each school. The exhibition will be on display in the Muskegon Museum of Art’s Walker Galleries from Tuesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 24. Receptions have been scheduled where the public can view the artwork, meet student artists, and mingle with other student art admirers. Admission is free for the receptions. Middle & High School Reception Tuesday, March 29, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Elementary Receptions Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31, 5:30 - 7:00 pm The Muskegon Museum of Art’s hours and regular admission fees are available on their website, www.muskegonartmuseum.org Expressions is organized annually by the Muskegon Museum of Art in partnership with the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD). A visual delight, it celebrates the artistic talents of Muskegon County K-12 students. Two- and three-dimensional artworks in a variety of media are included in the show. Expressions 2016 is sponsored by the MAISD and the Muskegon Museum of Art. It is underwritten by Comerica Bank and Old Orchard. submitted by Joel Selby, Instructional Services Project Specialist, 231-767-7227 or jselby@muskegonisd.org
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