Win scholarship in essay contest

The Clarkston Area Optimist Club is sponsoring an Essay Contest for local students.
The topic is ‘I Want to Make a Difference Because…? Applicants must be a high school student under age 19 as of Dec. 31, 2006. Deadline for submission is noon on Friday, Feb. 2. Winner will receive up to $5,000 in scholarships.
Official rules and application, Clarkston High School counseling office. Call Essay Chairman Sherry Regiani at 248-625-5222 or sregiani@comcast.net.