POLAND — The Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland Tri-Town Optimist Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Oratorical Contest: 1st place, Alyssa Mason, PCS – 6th grade 2nd place, Blake Brown, MCS – 6th grade 3rd place, Lila Martin, PCS – 6th grade The topic was “Staying Optimistic in Challenging Times”. The club contest was held on Wednesday, February 16. Tri-town Optimist club contest. Top Row from left, RSU 16 Technology Coach Jill Mathieu, Optimist Judge Amy Hediger, Optimist Judge Jeff Gagnon. Middle Row: Optimist President Mary Martin, Optimist Judge Jenny Rose, PCS Gifted and Talented teacher Ell Fanus. Bottom Row: Blake Brown, MCS – 6th grade, Alyssa Mason, PCS – 6th grade, Lila Martin, PCS – 6th grade Submitted
