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.

Twenty-four students were selected to compete in this year's competition at the Ohio State Fair.

In order of speech:

"Your Stressy - Messy Life"

Taylor Sprowl

"Milk Isn't Always Good for You"

Alex Linder

"My Head to Clearer Thinking: Be Informed about Sports Concussions"

Samantha Roberts

"Diabetes Awareness"

Justine Knauf

"Raw Milk"

Priscilla Painter

"A Twisted Fairy Tale"

Sydney Reeves

"Surfing the Net Safely: Be Safe on the Internet"

Andrew Gulick

"Fire Safety at Home"

Leah Schuktz

"Protect, Prevent and Play"

Molly Frazier

"Breathe Annaka - Breathe"

Amelia Ruggle

"Travel and Triangles"

Taylor Troyer

"Put the SAFE in Tornado Safety"

Trevor Monyo

"The 4 T's of Tornado Safety"

Abigail DeWitt

"10 Commandments of Firearm Safety"

Tia Hollaway

"Out with the Old - In with the New"

Lauren Ott

"Drowning: No Water Needed"

Clayton Sprowl

"Driving Dangers"

Theresa Barhorst

"Fire Safety"

Gracie Rigel

"Don't Do Drugs"

Kaylin Sigman

"Safe Swimming Strategies"

Aubrey Ann Arlene Houin

"Just a Typical Friday"

Maddy Bower

"Airsoft Safety - Can You Handle It?"

Wesley Wickline

"Super Cyber Safety"

Amara Brickell

"Turn the Corner to Safe Driving Habits"

Ally Roberts