| Submitted by: Paul Burnett, District 5580 Youth Service Chair |
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It is my esteemed honor to present the names of the 2024-2025 Rotary 4-Way Test Essay Contest Winners. With a judging group of six (nurses, educators and business professionals), I am proud to mention that the contest scores displayed close races, that all topics were well conceived and that judges gave excellent thought and consideration to their scoring duties. It is in that light that I congratulate the following young men and women:
From Region #1, Hope Hauck from the Minot Noon Club with her topic, The Ripple Effect of Volunteering, wins the Region!
From Region #2, Isabella Wimmer from the Perham Club with her topic, Addressing Homophobia: A Path Towards Truth, Goodwill and Benefit for All, wins the Region!
From Region #3, Jagger Klecatsky from the Brainerd Noon Club with his topic, AI in Schools, wins the Region!
From Region #4 (Adjusted), Alexandria Vittone from the Ashland Club with her topic, Renewable Energy, wins the Region!
From Region #5, Ava Simonson from the Moorhead Club with her topic, Should Animals Be Used For Entertainment, wins the Region!
From Region #6, Sam Breuer from the Cloquet Club with his topic, Procrastination: The Easy Trap, wins the Region!
All Regional Winners Receive $150 in District prize money!
And from this group of essayists, it is my delight to state that our overall District 5580 Winner is Alexandria Vittone from the Ashland Club with her topic, Renewable Energy.
Her essay can be viewed HERE. The District Winner receives $1100 in District prize money (in addition to her Regional prize)!