Oakridge Junior Katie Novak was recently named the first place winner at the District Competition for the Optimist International Essay Contest.
Katie won first place at the club level before her essay was submitted for the District Competition. As the District winner, Katie is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship for when she attends college. Her essay on leading by example describes several great leaders whose impact was both large and small.
“Leadership takes many forms and occurs at all levels,” she writes. “The most influential leaders all lead by example; some may only influence a handful of people and some may influence millions. But no matter the size, these leaders still impact the world we live in.”