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SPEECH CONTEST

2010  American Farmers & Ranchers

Speech Contests

"I Believe in Oklahoma Agriculture"

This popular event is held in the fall of each year and is available to members and non-members. Students in grades 4-12 compete in their respective category at District contests held around the state. First and second place winners in each of the categories advance to the State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on the campus of Oklahoma State University. While competing in the contest, the top three category winners in each of the four divisions receive plaques and special recognition. Each contestant receives a certificate of participation. First, second and third place state contest winners receive plaques and U.S. Savings Bonds.

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2010 Speech Contest Dates 

District I - Northeast Thursday, November 4  Sapulpa High School
District II - Southeast Monday, November 8 EOSC, Wilburton
District III - Central Thursday, November 11 Newcastle High School
District IV - Northwest Thursday, November 15 Fairview High School
District V - Southwest Monday, November 22 Cache High School

All District Contest registrations will begin at 4:00 p.m. and the contest briefing will begin at 4:30 p.m. Judges and speakers will then disperse to assigned classrooms for competition.  Immediately following competition, a meal will be served.  Awards, special recognition and final comments will conclude the contest.

State Finals Saturday, December 4, OSU, Classroom Building, Room 313.  Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the contest will begin at 10:00 a.m.  The Awards Ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Little Theater.

If you would like to volunteer to serve as a judge, please complete this form:

For more information on serving as a judge please click here.

Examples of 2008 State Winning Manuscripts

AFR - OFU History Material



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