Optimist Club Essay Contest winners named

The Aldine Noon Optimist Club recently announced the winners of the club’s Essay Contest. Aaron Ward, center, of Davis High School took first-place honors and was awarded $500. Iveth Biranice Castellanos, also from Davis High School, took second-place honors and was awarded $400. Rudy Ramirez of MacArthur High School finished in third place and received $300.