Optimists recognize youths

SUBMITTED BY THE MARYVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB
Shown from left to right are Jackson Brown, Maryville Middle School; Abby Dunkle, Maryville Middle School; Lois Terhune, Optimist Chairman; Karina Wall, Horace Mann Laboratory School; Mason Peter, Maryville Middle School; Kody Gockel, St. Gregory Barbarigo. Not pictured: Tobi Judd, Daisy Welch and Klay Wilcox, Maryville Middle School.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Optimist Club of Maryville recognized eight sixth graders from local schools for having an optimistic attitude, making contributions to the classroom and making good use of their time and talents.

According to a news release, these students were selected by their teachers for their outstanding citizenship. Recognized during this year’s event were Karina Wall, Horace Mann Laboratory School; Kody Gockel, St. Gregory Barbarigo; and Jackson Brown, Abby Dunkle, Tobi Judd, Mason Peter, Daisy Welch and Klay Wilcox, Maryville Middle School.

Optimist member and chairman Lois Terhune introduced each student, giving a brief description as to why each student was selected to receive the honor. Each student honored was also presented with a gift card and a certificate.