The Ohio Public Speaking Program was initiated in 1946 to serve as a teaching method for farm and home safety. Since then, this program has involved thousands of boys and girls in local, county, area, and statewide public speaking events.
This year's skit/team division features ten teams from across Ohio.
Team 1: Guernsey County
"Don't Be a Highway Hazard"
Molly Eubanks, Hannah Jirles, Sam Jones, Grace Morgan, Natalie Mitchell
Team 2: Guernsey County
"Click It or Ticket"
Rosalie Allen, Rochelle Allen, Jaeda Mitchell, Evan Hannon
Team 3: Richland County
"Got Germs? Wash Your Hands"
Abigail Crouch, Keturah Crouch
Team 4: Brown County
"Burnin' the Bacon"
Jeremy Ackley, Seth Dining, Tyler Newberry
Team 5: Lorain County
"Who Gave You the Flu?"
Madeline Ott, Riley Allen, Kennedy Allen
Team 6: Lorain County
"Internet Safety"
Jackie Ziegman, Matt Ziegman, Foster Rak, Lizzy Traxler
Team 7: Tuscarawas County
"There's No Hushin' the Facts of Concussions"
Andrew Haun, Brad Haun, Clayton Sprowl, Taylor Sprowl, Maddy Schupp
Team 8: Fayette County
"Ouch! That Hurt"
Victoria Waits, Simon DeBruin, Henry DeBruin, Austin Althouse
Team 9: Ross County
"Don't Be a Target"
Sam Smith, Elena Knipp, Sarah Smith, Emma Knipp
Team 10: Delaware County
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
Sydney Reeves, Samantha Reeves
"Outstanding of the Day" award winners: Teams 3, 5, and 9
Clock Trophy award winners: Team 3
July 25, 2012