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AFR 2013 Speech Winners Crowned in Stillwater
Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:21:09 CST
American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) concluded its 69th annual AFR/OFU Fall Speech Contest series with the state competition in Stillwater, Dec. 14. More than 150 finalists from across Oklahoma showcased their public speaking skills for a chance to win at the state level.
The fall speech contest series is divided into five district competitions, giving youth in every part of the state an opportunity to participate. This year, more than 500 youth statewide competed to advance to the state level. At each district contest, students grades 4-12 competed in five categories American Farmers & Ranchers, Natural Resources, Student Organizations, Agribusiness and Agriscience.
"AFR/OFU provides Oklahoma youth many opportunities to develop into the leaders of tomorrow," said AFR/OFU President Terry Detrick. "It is an honor to support and encourage our state's young people as they gain confidence and skill through such activities as the AFR/OFU speech contest."
The speech contest series is just one of several AFR/OFU Youth Program traditions. In addition, the organization also offers a poster contest, a summer youth leadership summit, statewide scholarships, livestock handling and skills contests, livestock judging and grading competitions, and many other leadership opportunities.
For more information on the speech contest or other organization youth events, contact AFR/OFU Youth & Education Coordinator Nikki Slagell at (405)218-5561
Oklahoma Farmers Union was established in 1905, and is headquartered in Oklahoma City. AFR/OFU is actively supportive of Oklahoma's agricultural industry and rural population, and provides educational, legislative, and cooperative programs across the state. AFR Insurance provides insurance products statewide, and is recognized as a leading domestic insurance carrier in the state of Oklahoma.
The 2013 AFR/OFU State Speech Contest winners are:
American Farmers & Ranchers
Novice
1st Place Austin Hooten, Stillwater
2nd Place Paike McNeil, Bristow
3rd Place Reagan Detrick, Ringwood
Junior
1st Place Emily Garrett, Kingfisher
2nd Place Drew Wright, Afton
3rd Place Isabella McGinnis, Prague
Intermediate
1st Place Emily Murray, Kingfisher
2nd Place Lane Holt, Kingfisher
3rd Place Maggie Marten, Fairview
Senior
1st Place Laurabeth Tackett, Prague
2nd Place Ryan Danker, Wellston
3rd Place Rachel Donaldson, Eufaula
Student Organizations
Junior
1st Place Peyton Burns, Kingfisher
2nd Place Kallie Stahlman, Prague
3rd Place Calee Boone, Calera
Intermediate
1st Place Holly Barrow, Kingfisher
2nd Place Braden Kellogg, Oolagah
3rd Place Shae Grooms, Edmond
Senior
1st Place Kristy Johnson, Blanchard
2nd Place Amber Cox, Morrison
3rd Place Jennifer Bedwell, Fairview
Natural Resources
Junior
1st Place Chad McGolden, Fairview
2nd Place Chisholm Kliewer, Thomas-Fay-Custer
3rd Place Bailey Harris, Prague
Intermediate
1st Place Brayden Foley, Kingfisher
2nd Place Hailey Hooten, Stillwater
3rd Place Ryan Raisombat, Gans
Senior
1st Place Beth Hallum, Lone Grove
2nd Place Racine Cleveland, Prague
3rd Place Cody Asche, Okarche
Agribusiness
Junior
1st Place Kalynn Williams, Latta
2nd Place Rylee Detrick, Ringwood
3rd Place Emily Kennedy, Edmond
Intermediate
1st Place Will Shelby, Madill
2nd Place Mackenzie Ostreich, Owasso
3rd Place Jill Coats, Konawa
Senior
1st Place Kalee Horn, Edmond
2nd Place Addison Murray, Owasso
3rd Place Kelby Corbett, Elgin
Agriscience
Junior
1st Place Addison Themer, Kingfisher
2nd Place Hailey Bishop, Prague
3rd Place Reagan Stephens, Weatherford
Intermediate
1st Place Micah Mueggenborg, Kingfisher
2nd Place Piper Merritt, Owasso
3rd Place Dal Williams, Hollis
Senior
1st Place Megan DeVuyst, Morrison
2nd Place Blair Kloeppel, Kingfisher
3rd Place Sara Lawson, Canadian
Tournament of Champions (For Past 1st Place Competitors)
Division 1:
1st Place Madelyn Gerken, Kingfisher
Division 2:
1st Place Breckin Horton, Spiro
2nd Place Sydnee Gerken, Kingfisher
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