The Ohio Public Speaking Program was initiated in 1946 to serve as a teaching method for farm and home safety. Since then, this program as involved thousands of boys and girls in local, county, area, and statewide public speaking events.
Twenty four students were selected to compete in this year's competition at the Ohio State Fair.
In order of speech (not contestant number):
"Distraction Attraction"
Heather Paramore
Senior Division
Richland County
"Don't Tick Me Off"
Josie Fornara
Junior Division
Coshocton County
"Organic Egg Benefits"
Grace Dannemiller
Senior Division
Fairfield County
"Don't Break A Leg"
Samantha Reeves
Junior Division
Delaware County
"Cell Phones"
Isaac Mishne
Senior Division
Franklin County
"The Right Choice vs. The Easy Choice: Stopping Bullying in Your Community"
Melody Conrad
Junior Division
Butler County
"Vitamin K-9"
Andrew Gulick
Senior Division
Licking County
"Summer Skin Care"
Rachel Walker
Junior Division
Fairfield County
"One Percent"
Emily Erb
Senior Division
Mahoning County
"Flood Safety"
Abigail Donkin
Junior Division
Columbiana County
"Eating Healthy with MyPlate"
Michaela Breece
Senior Division
Hancock County
"Stay Cool"
Veronica Briggs
Junior Division
Warren County
"Don't Powerly Take Off Your..."
Brad Slyder
Senior Division
Darke County
"Distracted Texting"
Angelica Heggem
Junior Division
Greene County
"Marijuana: The Stone Cold Killer"
Brynn Schaadt
Senior Division
Licking County
"I'm In Charge"
Amelia Ruggles
Junior Division
Huron County
"Let's Talk about Alcohol"
Erica Clouse
Senior Division
Guernsey County
"Woodworking Safety"
Isaac Web
Junior Division
Auglaize County
"It's Too Salty"
Lauren Ott
Senior Division
Huron County
"Hiking Safety"
Jacob Mishne
Junior Division
Franklin County
"A Fresh Look at Food Nutrition"
Annalyse Dissinger
Junior Division
Hancock County
"Lawn Mower Safety"
Clare Sollars
Junior Division
Fayette County
Junior Division awards:
Outstanding of the Day: Abigail Duncan, Melody Conrad, Rachel Walker, Jacob Mishne, Clare Sollars
Clock Trophies: Melody Conrad, Jacob Mishne, Clare Sollars
Senior Division awards:
Outstanding of the Day: Emily Erb, Michaela Breece, Isaac Mishne, Erica Clouse, Grace Dannemiller
Clock Trophies: Emily Erb, Isaac Mishne, Grace Dannemiller