November 24, 2009

Youth Appreciation activities

The most traditional Optimist Club Youth Appreciation celebrations recognize students for good grades, extracurricular activities and attitude.  Here are some Optimist Clubs that recently received some excellent press coverage for their recognition of students in their community. 

In the Niagara Falls area, twenty-seven students were recognized.

In Azle, Texas, students from ten area schools were honored. 

In Alamogordo, New Mexico, the Mayor's Youth Council were given kudos.

In Council Bluffs, Iowa, eighty-five students were given recognition.

More celebrations are going on in communities throughout the world.  Watch your local newspaper and send us your stories!

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