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2016 17th Annual JASCOJapanese Speech Contest

第17回日本語スピーチコンテスト

Saturday, March 19, 2016at Dublin Recreation Center

(5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH 43017)

JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OFCENTRAL OHIO

565 Metro Place South, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017www.jas-co.org

614-300-3054 / jasco@jas-co.org

JASCO Annual Japanese Speech Contest

Since 1999, the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio’s Japanese Language Speech Contest has been an annual event designed to highlight the power of foreign language communication at the high school and university level.

JASCO has collaborated with the Japanese Student Organization at The Ohio State University in organizing this event.

It is our belief that this competition not only promotes the refinement of student’s linguistic skills, but also strengthens the bond between the United States and Japan through their efforts.

The Japanese Student Organization of The Ohio State University provides a meeting ground of interest in Japanese language and culture. JSO offers a place for cultures to blend and members to expand their interests through events and functions that showcase Japanese language and culture.

http://jso.org.ohio-state.edu

To enrich lives by bringing Ohio’s Japaneseand American communities together.

– JUDGES –

Mr. Ryoji NodaDeputy Consul General

Consulate General of Japan in Detroit

Mr. Hiroshi Fukuda (Head Judge)COJAC/Nissin Travel Service

Mr. Daniel StoneFounder of Two Birds One Stone Learning

JASCO English program instructor/JET alumnus

Ms. Noriko MillsHonda R&D Americas, Inc

JASCO Board Member

– EMCEE –Ms. Yuka Sanui

OSU Japanese Student Organization

9:30 am - 9:55 amParticipant Check-In: University Students Category 1 & 2

10:00 am - 10:15 amWelcome by JASCO, Opening Remarks by Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Detroit, Introduction of Judges.Explanation of the New Categories and Content Procedures

10:15 am - 10:45 amSpeech Presentations and Q&A by University Category 1 Finalists

10:45 am - 10:55 amSpeech Presentations and Q&A by a University Category 2 applicant

11:00 am - 11:15 amGuest Speaker: Ms. Jessica Benscoter“My JET program experience”

11:15 am - 11:30 amCareer Expo Speaker: Ms. Sachiko Choen, Vice President Central Region, iiiCareer – “Bilingual job market trends and job finding tips”

11:30 am - 1:00 pmLunch Break - Career Expo visit (Career Expo continues until 2:45pm)

12:30 pm - 1:00 pmParticipant Check-In: High School Students

1:00 pm - 1:15 pmWelcome by JASCO, Opening Remarks by Dr. Mari Noda from The Ohio State University, Introduction of Judges.Explanation of the Content Procedures

1:15 pm - 2:00 pmSpeech Presentations by High School Finalists

2:00 pm - 2:30 pmGuest Performer: Shakuhachi music by Shawn Head

2:30 pm - 2:45 pmBreak

2:45 pm - 3:00 pmAward Presentations and Final Comments by the Head Judge. Closing remarks by JASCO

JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST SCHEDULE

2016 UNIVERSITY & HIGH SCHOOL PRIZESFirst Place, Second Place, Judges Special Prize by the

Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Detroit and Pronunciation & Intonation Award

– UNIVERSITY CATEGORY 1–Maleena Elliott - The University of Findlay 大切な夢 “Important Dream”

Sumrestar Roach - The University of Findlay 夢を叶える事 “To Make a Dream Come True”

Esther Sun - Case Western Reserve University リサイクリングの大切さ “The Importance of Recycling”

Li Yue - Case Western Reserve University 弁当のすすめ “Recommendation of Bento” Chujun Zhao - Case Western Reserve University 看護師の誇り “Nurses’s Pride”

– UNIVERSITY CATEGORY 2 –Jack Corle - The University of Findlay 餃子は日本食でしょうか？ “Are Gyoza Japanese Food?”

– HIGH SCHOOL –

Sydney Shapiro - Marysville High School 私と日本語 “Me and Japanese”

Michelle Bae -Dublin Scioto HS 日本語クラスの仲間達 “Friends in my Japanese Class”

Sydney Brown - Fort Hayes High School 絆プロジェクト “Kizuna Project”

Hannah Coleman - Fort Hayes High School ハナ “Hannah”

Erica Lee - Dublin Scioto HS 私のなつやすみ “My Summer Break” Lily LeVan - Benjamin Logan High School 私のアルバイト “My Part-Time Job”

Angela McKenzie - Marysville High School 私のしょうらい “My Future” Emi Penny - Marysville High School ひみつ “A Secret”

Emma Thompson - Dublin Jerome High School 私の兄 “My Brother”

Garrett Brown - Marysville High School 私の日本旅行 “My Japan Trip”

– BOOTH SPONSORS –Honda of America Mfg., Inc

TS Tech Americas, Inc.

Nifco America Corp.

iiiCareer

Ohiomeansjobs.com

The Ohio State University,Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures

Fisher College of Business

Ohio Northern University

Plante Moran

The JET Program Alumni Association

Japan-America Society of Central Ohio

Japanese Student Organization of the OSU

Japanese Career Exploration 201611:00 am – 2:45 pm

Be sure to visit the many corporate and educational exhibitors in the adjoining room.Opportunities include information on educational programs, and career opportunities. If you are a job seeker, please be prepared for on-site interviews and multiple copies of your resumé.Please bring a copy of your resumé to drop off in the JASCO Resumé Box for distribution to our 75+ corporate members.

www.JAS-CO.org