La Jolla was well-represented in the recent National History Day regional competition, with five projects from local schools earning top marks and advancing to the state level.
Local student wins regional Optimist essay contest
April 25, 2021 4:03 PM PT
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An essay written by Sydney Mafong, a student at Pacific Trails Middle School, has been selected as the California South Optimist District’s Essay Contest $2,500 scholarship winner. Her submittal was also forwarded to Optimist International as the district’s entry into the International Essay Contest competition. Earlier this year Sydney won the Del Mar-Solana Beach Optimist Club’s annual Essay Scholarship Contest based on a theme of “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism”.
Sydney Mafong
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Sydney is the charter president of the Pacific Trails Middle School Junior Optimist International (JOI) Club which was chartered on Dec. 9, 2020 and is sponsored by the Del Mar - Solana Beach Optimist Club. Sydney was the prime mover in organizing and starting up the JOI Club. Even before the club was officially chartered, Sydney organized and led outdoor community service project
Optimist Club announces winners of Essay Scholarship Contest
March 12, 2021 3:26 PM PT
First place winner Sydney Mafong
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A panel of three judges evaluated the local students’ essays using strict Optimist International rules to determine the winners. First, second, and third place winners will present their papers at a club meeting after COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions allow.
First place went to Sydney Mafong, a student at Pacific Trails Middle School. Sydney was awarded a check for $250, gold medallion, and certificate. Her essay advanced to the District contest for a chance at even greater prizes including a college scholarship.
Second place winner Olivia D