January 07, 2008: The Valley, Anguilla – The Optimist Club of Anguilla is encouraging Primary and Secondary school students under the age of 19 years to participate in its annual essay contest. Students are encouraged to write an essay on the phrase “Today’s Choices Shape My Future” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2008.

The Optimist Club will judge the local students’ essays, based on the theme of “Today’s Choices Shape My Future,” and determine the top winners. Winners will receive Cash Prizes and a medallion, and the winning essay will be sent to the district level. Essays will be judged at the district level, and each district will send top entries to the international level. College scholarships are available for top winners at the district and international levels. The Club is proud to report that an Anguillian Student –Senegal Carty- won the local competition and the overall district level contest in 2007.