Junior Optimists from Andersonville Elementary School show their group spirit at the Clarkston Area Optimists Club appreciation event, May 1 at Clarkston Junior High. Optimists Vice President Robin Brose, overall coordinator Sandy Diederich, and other club members treated the youth groups to pizza dinner, and each group presented what they’ve been up to during the year. ‘We’ve had more Optimist Clubs in our elementary schools and high schools than ever in 26 years of Optimists,? said Optimist Roger Diederich. ‘We’re pretty proud of that.? Photo by Phil Custodio