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2014 AFR State Speech Contest Winners Announced
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:26:11 CST
American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) concluded its 70th annual AFR/OFU Fall Speech Contest series with the state competition in Stillwater, Dec. 6. More than 150 finalists from across Oklahoma showcased their public speaking skills for a chance to win at the state level.
This year, more than 500 youth statewide competed to advance to the state level. At each of five district contests, 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 AFR/OFU Fall Speech Contest Series is just one of many AFR/OFU Youth Program traditions. The organization also hosts a poster contest, summer youth leadership summit, statewide scholarships, livestock handling and skills contest, livestock judging and grading and many other leadership opportunities. For more information on how to participate in AFR/OFU's speech contest or other youth activities, visit the AFR/OFU website at www.iAFR.com.
For more information on the speech contest or other youth events, contact AFR/OFU Youth & Education Coordinator Blaire Boyer at (405)218-5561 or bboyer@afrmic.com.
The 2014 AFR/OFU State Speech Contest winners are:
American Farmers & Ranchers
Novice
1st Place Kale Campbell, Jet
2nd Place Braden Burns, Kingfisher
3rd Place Morley Griffith, Shawnee
Junior
1st Place Peyton Burns, Kingfisher
2nd Place Reagan Detrick, Ringwood
3rd Place Riley Hopkins, Keys
Intermediate
1st Place Adrienne Foster, Prague
2nd Place Madelyn Gerken, Kingfisher
3rd Place Brylee McCue, Fairview
Senior
1st Place Kalee Horn, Edmond
2nd Place Hannah Tankersly, Eufaula
3rd Place Paige Garza, Yukon
Student Organizations
Junior
1st Place Emily Garrett, Kingfisher
2nd Place Brantlee Cox, Morrison
3rd Place Madison Stephens, Weatherford
Intermediate
1st Place Taylor Chapman, Kingfisher
2nd Place Tucker Jackson, Calera
3rd Place Amarie Griffith, Cushing
Senior
1st Place Shiane Hood, Calumet
2nd Place Colton Smith, Kingfisher
3rd Place Zachery Ilbery, Checotah
Natural Resources
Junior
1st Place Hunter Slater, Fairview
2nd Place Jacob Grelner, Cushing
3rd Place Emily Kennedy, Edmond
Intermediate
1st Place Hailea Hooten, Perkins-Tryon
2nd Place Kristen Webb, Haskell
3rd Place Dawson Haworth, Fairview
Senior
1st Place Samantha Howe, Sulphur
2nd Place Austin Grellner, Cushing
3rd Place Brayden Foley, Kingfisher
Agribusiness
Junior
1st Place Kaylee Holt, Shattuck
2nd Place Baleigh Brickman, Kingfisher
3rd Place Elaina Eddlemon, Prague
Intermediate
1st Place Anna Crosswhite, Kingfisher
2nd Place Connor Holderread, Cushing
3rd Place Rylee Detrick, Ringwood
Senior
1st Place Lauren Lacy, Edmond
2nd Place Brooks McKinney, Spiro
3rd Place Blaine Maye, Haworth
Agriscience
Junior
1st Place Reagan Stephens, Weather
2nd Place Bree Kisling, Chisholm
3rd Place Lillie Snider, Glencoe
Intermediate
1st Place Meredith Proctor, Owasso
2nd Place Addison Themer, Kingfisher
3rd Place Dillon Ponder, Bristow
Senior
1st Place Karli Jones, Adair
2nd Place Jaryn Frey, Kingfisher
3rd Place Sage Holder, Edmond
Extemporaneous
Intermediate:
1st Place Katie Ashton, Elgin
2nd Place Brooklan Light, Garber
Division 2:
1st Place Vivienne Hassenbeck, Elgin
2nd Place Vanessa Wiebe, Hooker
3rd Place Seth McLaughlin, Prague
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