Preliminary judging was provided by Gretna High School faculty members. The top twenty percent advanced to the next level of judging, an independent panel of judges who determined the top three winners for the Optimist Club. Coming in first was Dustin Herring, second Madison Healy, and third Aaron Dittmar. Dustin's essay will move forward to the Nebraska District Optimist Competition.
What is unique about this particular story is the newspaper's response to the contest. They devoted space to to publish the winning entry. What a great way to recognize our students.
Photo courtesy of the Gretna Optimist Club. Left to right, Aaron Dittmar, Dustin Herring and Madison Healy.