The Optimists of Greater Vienna awarded cash prizes to three area high school students who won the local 2013 Optimists International essay competition. Left to right is Optimist Club of Greater Vienna president Laurie Cole, parent Sandy Le Duc, third-place winner Megan Le Duc, first-place winner Taylor Austin, education committee chair Barbara McHale and Taylor’s aunt and uncle, Laura and Carlton Colter. Third-place winner Olivia Hammermaster was unavailable.