
The Hillsboro Optimist Club has renamed its contest the John Bareis Essay Scholarships in honor of long-time member John Bareis who first nurtured and helped the contest grow in the community.
Like all club-level contests, the students were required to write a 700 to 800 word essay on the topic "Optimism Should be a Priority." The first place entry is then moved forward to the district competition where it may win a $2,500 scholarship.
In the Hillsboro Optimist Club, the winning entries received $500, $300 and $200 monetary awards. All students were from Glencoe High School. Glencoe will also receive a $100 award for the school with the most entries.