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