North Strand Optimist Club announces essay winners

The North Strand Optimist Club of North Myrtle Beach held its annual essay contest in February. The topic was “Optimism Should Be a Priority,” and the winners were recognized at the March 18 meeting at the Grillhouse Restaurant of North Myrtle Beach.

Pictured (from left) is Kathy Threet, North Myrtle Beach High School advanced placement teacher; first-place winner Matthew Stanaland; second-place winner Chaz Graham; third-place winner Kyle Cooper; and past president and essay chairman Larry Dick.

This story was originally published April 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM with the headline "North Strand Optimist Club announces essay winners."