West Forsyth High Students Excel in Essay Contest

Sam Loveland, Rivka Jacobs and Trevor White of are recent winners on the club level in the Optimist International Essay Contest.

According to Optimist International, the essay contest gives young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship.

Loveland, first place winner, will advance to the District contest (representing Georgia) to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. District winners will be notified by a letter from Optimist International between April 15 and June 1.

"The students who won are perfect representatives of West Forsyth High School and their endeavor illustrates top notch writing," said John Bush, Language Arts teacher at WFHS.