Thirteen CCDHH Students Compete in Auburn Optimist Club Communications Contest

On May 6, Frank Smith and Joe Jenkins attended the annual communications contest for the deaf and hard of hearing (CCDHH) at the Northwest School for Hearing Impaired Children in north Seattle. Thirteen students from 6th grade to 8th grade competed by signing and reading their entries. Three won top honors, but all students received a framed certificate while their proud parents and families watched. Frank presented School Director, Judy Callahan, with a $300 check from the Auburn Optimist Club, as he has for many years. The school is now in its 26th year. Frank Smith (r) and Joe Jenkins (l) are joined by 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners: Aaliyah Cheatham, Connor Brown and Kaylie Whitmore.