MANSFIELD — The Richland County 4-H program hosted its spring public speaking contest at the Richland County Longview Center on Thursday, May 11.
Extension Educator, Dr. Judy Villard Overocker, welcomed youth participants, parents and 4-H volunteers to the event.
“Each division of this public speaking contest focuses on refining public speaking skills for the 4-H members,” Overocker said. “The skills learned and practiced today will benefit all of these youth when they become adults.”
Winners of the 4-H Pledge: 1st – Emmalyn Kleman (Shelby), 2nd – Mary Thompson (Shelby), 3rd – Mariah Barciz (Mansfield).
Winner of the 4-H Creed: 1st – Marissa Barciz (Mansfield).
Winner of the 4-H Prepared Speaking: 1st – Elizabeth Enix (Mansfield); 2nd –– Sofia Johnson (Mansfield).
Winner of the Intermediate Demonstration Contest: 1st – Sawyer Eshelman (Shelby). Sawyer will be invited to participate at the Ohio State Fair in August.
Outstanding Speaker Award (special judges award) for the overall contest included: Emmalyn Kleman, Mary Thompson, Marissa Barciz, Sawyer Eshelman Judges for the 4-H event included Mary K Steele, Diane Larrick, Karen Reith and Brenda Dininger.
Major donors for this public speaking contests were Greenslade Family, Charles Miller & Associates, Auctioneers, Abbott Family, Beverage Family, Richland County Youth Safety Council, and New Edition 4-H Club.
Public speaking skills are one of the important abilities 4-H members learn through study and practice in the Richland County 4-H program.
Many current 4-H club members go beyond the club level and participate in Richland County’s spring public speaking contest. In addition, some youth will be invited to participate at a state level competition.
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