The Oxford/Lake Orion Optimist Club honored 20 local students at its annual ‘Youth Appreciation Breakfast? yesterday morning. The purpose of the event is to recognize those students who strive to make a difference in their school and have demonstrated leadership qualities both in and out of the classroom. The honorees from the Oxford school district included Jessica McLean (Clear Lake Elem.), Alyssa Lopez (Daniel Axford/Oxford Elem.), Maurgan Deeg (Lakeville Elem.), Samantha Perez (Leonard Elem.), Kathryn Burt (Oxford Middle School) and Dave Reile (Oxford High School). Private school honorees were Jimmy McEvilly (St. Joseph School) and Tyler Eshelman (Upland Hills School).