To kick off
the 25th year of the Georgia Rotary Clubs Laws of Life Essay Contest, we hosted
our annual Teacher & Rotarian Luncheon. It's always a joy to reconnect with
the educators and Rotarians who ardently support student writers and the
contest.
Keynote
Speaker Brick Johnstone, PhD shared his research into the Neuropsychology of
the Self which explores the biological factors that influence a person's sense
of self and their resulting empathic response. As Director of Brain Injury
Research at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, his findings will further enhance
recovery for patients at Shepherd and beyond.
We also
heard 6900 DGE Gordon Owens shared a humorous tale of how his grandfather
motivated him to aim high, “You might amount to something yet.” Lassiter High
School GLL Chair Anne Blanchard McGreggor, PhD shared how ,over the years, she
has motivated colleagues in the English Department for the contest. Student
winners Arik Tsfati (Lassiter High School) and Journey Allen (George Walton
Academy) shared their inspiring essays that moved many in the audience.
If your
Rotary club is interested in bringing the Laws of Life Essay Contest to your
local high school's students, we’d love to come and share contest info with
your club at a meeting. Contact District 6900 Laws of Life Chair Linda Hatten
at linda@georgialawsoflife.org.