Optimist Club
Yesterday, 4 Kendall students participated in the Annual Optimist Club Contest which promotes the development of Literacy and public speaking skills. The students write an essay with strict format guidelines and then present their essay for Optimist Club members and judges in various local chapters. The final State Champion receives a $1,500.00 scholarship award.
I am always proud to say that over the past years, quite a few Kendall School students have won that State Championship! Of course, this cannot happen without the guidance and advocacy of some very special Kendall Teachers. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Ms. Elizabeth Hall, who has been leading the effort to provide this opportunity to Kendall students for many years. Our appreciation is also extended to Ms. Sherry Pedersen who does such a great job preparing the students for their presentations.
Yesterday, Beth and Sherry led our Kendall students to the local contest for the Alexandria Chapter of the Optimist Club at Belle Haven Country Club. In the elementary age group, the winner was Bridget Berrigan. In the high school group, the winner was Shadaye White. 2nd place was awarded to Lily McNamara and 3rd place went to Anna Lynch. Please join me in congratulating these students (and the teachers) in a job well done. Stayed tuned as 3 of our students will also participate in the Arlington Local Contest on 1/10/07.
Thanks again to all of the Teachers, Staff , Administrators, Parents and Peers who have supported this terrific opportunity for our students.
Don Mahoney
I am always proud to say that over the past years, quite a few Kendall School students have won that State Championship! Of course, this cannot happen without the guidance and advocacy of some very special Kendall Teachers. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Ms. Elizabeth Hall, who has been leading the effort to provide this opportunity to Kendall students for many years. Our appreciation is also extended to Ms. Sherry Pedersen who does such a great job preparing the students for their presentations.
Yesterday, Beth and Sherry led our Kendall students to the local contest for the Alexandria Chapter of the Optimist Club at Belle Haven Country Club. In the elementary age group, the winner was Bridget Berrigan. In the high school group, the winner was Shadaye White. 2nd place was awarded to Lily McNamara and 3rd place went to Anna Lynch. Please join me in congratulating these students (and the teachers) in a job well done. Stayed tuned as 3 of our students will also participate in the Arlington Local Contest on 1/10/07.
Thanks again to all of the Teachers, Staff , Administrators, Parents and Peers who have supported this terrific opportunity for our students.
Don Mahoney
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