MONROE — The Monroe Tuesday Noon Optimist Club is holding a photography contest for all area youth in grades 6-12.
Interested students are asked to submit photographs that illustrate/exemplify one of the ten verses/lines of “The Optimist Creed”. Entry forms may be requested by sending an email to monroetuesdaynoonoptimist@gmail.com. All contestants will receive a participation certificate.
Cash prizes will be awarded as follows:
● Middle School Students grades 6-8: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25
● High School Students grades 9-12: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25
Contest rules:
● The photos must be the original work of the student taken within the last 12 months
● Photos will be judged on how well the photo illustrates/exemplifies the verse of the Optimist Creed, overall presentation/matting, quality of photo, along with creativeness and inspirational impact
● No photo-shopping of photos is allowed with the exception of cropping the photo
● Photos must be 5 X 7 size and matted with the line/verse from “The Optimist Creed” clearly stated on the front of the mat frame. The entry form must be attached to the back of the photo
● Each student may submit up to 3 photos, but may only receive one prize
● The deadline to enter is May 3
● Photos may be submitted to the Monroe Middle School Office, the Monroe High School Office or may be dropped off at First Weber Realty, 1500 10th St., Monroe. Photos may also be mailed to: 2627 3rd Ave., Monroe.
● Photos will be judged by members of the Monroe Tuesday Noon Optimist Club
● Winners will be notified by May 24
An awards ceremony is planned for a later date depending on the situation with COVID. Any photo not picked up at the awards ceremony will be donated to local nursing homes. Information on entry forms will be removed before distribution to nursing homes.
The Optimist Creed
Promise Yourself —
● To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind
● To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet
● To make all your friends feel that there is something in them
● To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true
● To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best
● To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own
● To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future
● To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile
● To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others
● To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble
