Students at Elberta Middle School participated in the Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay. The theme, set by Optimist International was “How My Optimism Helps Me Overcome Obstacles”. Seated from left are Lindsey Reid, 2nd place; Corben Murphy, 3rd Place; Garrett White, 2nd Place; Thomas Roberts, 1st Place; Sarah Kleinschmidt, 1st Place; and Zoe Landry. Standing are teacher Kim Earley; Pam Reid; Edna Watkins; Joey White; Tammy White; Ethan Roberts; Ginny Kleinschmidt and teacher Candy Landry. Back row are Mark Reid; David White and Brandy Roberts. Not pictured is Katie Feinberg, 3rd Place.