From left are Clarkston Optimist Essay Contest winners Alyssa Setting, first place; Rebecca Turner, third place; and Andrea Vedrody, second place. The Optimists presented medals, gift certificates to Best Buy, and breakfast at their March 7 meeting to the Clarkston High School students. The topic this year was ‘How My Positive Outlook Benefits My Community.? Setting’s essay advances to the district level in the Optimists? national contest. Photo by Phil Custodio