East Optimist’s East Missouri District Zone 9 2024 Oratorical about the Finalist and Winners from Optimist Club of St. Louis, Kirkwood Optimist Club.

A great program ran by Karl Tyminski thank you so much for all you do!

“Congratulations to each and every student who entered the 2024 Oratorical at both the Optimist Club and Zone levels. Your courage to transform thoughts into words, and words into a powerful message in front of an audience, is a win in itself. Remember, it is not the applause or the trophies that define your success, but the bravery to express your ideas and the resilience to be heard. Every one of you is a winner, carrying away not just a Club level cash prize and trophy but also the invaluable experience of sharing your voice. A special congratulations to the two students who are moving forward to represent Zone 9 in the District Oratorical Competition. Your journey is not over and I will be there to watch on as you present at the District Competition. Thank you for reminding us about the power of young voices in shaping the future. Well done!” Lt. Governor and Jennifer Daw Bagwell

The two winners from Kirkwood Optimist Club are moving onto the Optimist’s East Missouri District Oratorical Competition on May 4th 2024 in Washington MO where they will compete to win the EMO District Oratorical. The EMO District winner will then move on to the Regional Competition and then the 2024 Optimist International Oratorical World Championships.

MO District Competition Information https://oi-emo.org/scholarship-opportunities

Regional and World Competition Information https://optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm July 18-19, 2024 Saint Louis University