2024 Ohio SPOKEN WORD COMPETITION

Ohio Speaks Spoken Word Comeptition

Ohio high schoolers (grades 9-12) are invited to submit video recordings of original spoken word performances which will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Finalists in this FREE contest will be invited to perform live or on video at the OSDA State Championships in March 2024, and winners and their schools will receive awards.

Congratulations - Spoken Word Finalists!

Congratulations to the Finalists in the Ohio Speaks Spoken Word Competition!


Champion

Meena Shipuram

Solon High School

On Complacency


Finalists

Nabiha Ilkaqor

Westerville South High School

Woven: in our roots


Samira Kandhari and Gracelyn Quaye

Olentangy Orange High School

The Gifted Girl


Ahalya Pandian

Solon High School

Say My Name


Anna Smith

Grandview Heights High School

Eyes Opened