2013 Japanese Language Speech Contest

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Presented by Japan-America Society of Central Ohio and Japanese Student Organization at

The Ohio State University

– UNIVERSITY FINALISTS –

– HIGH SCHOOL FINALISTS –

Thank you to our event sponsors

A Special Thanks to:

565 Metro Place South, Suite 300Dublin, Ohio 43017-5382

Office: 614-300-3054JASCO@us-japan.orgwww.jas-co.org

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

Japanese Student Organization at The Ohio State University has collaborated with the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio to assist in organizing this annual event.

It is our belief that through this competition, students not only improve their skills and understanding of the Japanese language, but also strengthen the bond of friendship between the United States and Japan through their efforts.

Participants and their guests will receive a 10% discount when they present this program. Valid on 3/2/13 at the Avery Square location only.

一生の思い出“A Memory That I Will Never Forget”

Zhang, Qianqian– The Ohio State University –

夢の解釈“What are Dreams?” Wang, Jianfen

– The Ohio State University –

エコ日本“Eco-Japan”

George, Anthony– Ohio University –

人情味溢れる食堂“A Japanese-Style

Cafeteria Full of Human Touch”

Zeng, Zhini– The Ohio State University –

私のおそれ“My Fear”

Roller, Cheyenne– Dublin Jerome High School –

もう一人のお母さん“My Other Mom” Ravi, Jennifer

– The Ohio State University –

がんばるという事“The Meaning of

‘Ganbaru’” Tirone, Rosaria– The Ohio State University –

私の夢“My Dream”

Lo, Pei-Ning– Ohio University –

華道“Flower Arranging”

Wu, Ruohan– The Ohio State University –

人を助ける方法“How to Save a Life” Brown, Geoff– Kirtland High School –

ぼくの母のじんせい“My Mother’s Life” Wilson, Alec

– Dublin Jerome High School –

パーティー“Parties”

Yu, Sushan– Dublin Jerome High School –

楽しい土曜日“The Fun Saturday”

Elliot, Eric– Dublin Coffman High School –

私の目で見る日本“Japan Through My Eyes”

Marcum, Olivia– Dublin Coffman High School –

ステレオタイプ“Stereotypes”

Ding, Melissa– Dublin Jerome High School –

私の好きなアニメ“The Anime That I

Like” D’Eramo, Natalie– Dublin Scioto High School –

にほんにいきたいです“I want to go to Japan”

Leese, Carrie– Benjamin Logan High School –

ぼくのヒップホップダンスのけいけん“My Hip Hop Dance

Experience” Lee, Michael

– Dublin Jerome High School –

ささやかな私の幸せ“My Simple Happiness”

Yu, Ruijie– Oberlin College –

教育システムの問題“Issues with the Education

System” Yun, Dorothy

– Case Western Reserve University –

Japan-America Society of Central Ohio

Today’s Schedule9:30 am - 9:55 am

Participant Check-In : University Students

10:00 am - 10:15 amWelcome, Opening Remarks, Introduction of Judges and

Explanation of Contest Procedures

10:15 am - 12:00 pmSpeech Presentations by University Finalists

12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLunch Break

1:00 pm - 1:25 pmParticipant Check-In : High School Students

1:30 pm ~ 1: 45 pmWelcome, Opening Remarks, Introduction of Judges and

Explanation of Contest Procedures

1:45 pm ~ 2: 30 pmSpeech Presentations by High School Finalists

2:30 pm ~ 2:45 pmBreak to Tabulate Scores

2:45 pmFinal Comments and Award Presentations

(Schedule subject to change)

JUDGESMr. Hiroshi Fukuda

Nissin Travel Services, Inc. (COJAC)

Ms. Noriko MillsHonda R & D Americas, Inc. (JASCO)

Ms. Midori TakeuchiDeputy Consul General, Consulate General of Japan in Detroit

Dr. Michael TangemanDenison University

EMCEESCameron Clark & Stephen Hara

We are Japanese and Ameri-cans committed to building and strengthening the ties between not just those living and working in Ohio, but also between our two remarkable countries.

We are neighbors and corporate leaders, students and educators, we are every age and have many faces. We are bonded together by the belief that through greater exchange of culture, knowledge, experi-ences, and ideas between Japan and the United States, the benefit is not only to ourselves but people the world over.

Through our signature programs, like the Ohio Japanese Language Speech Contest, and other community outreach events and initia-tives, JASCO is proud to be a part of the Central Ohio community and to serve its wide and varied needs.

JSO provides a meeting ground for Ohio State University Students, both Japanese and not, who are interested in the Japanese language and culture. It is a place for cultures to cross and for members to learn new things. We hold events, which showcase specific aspects of Japanese culture, helping to provide cultural awareness to the community. Learn more at http://jso.org.ohio-state.edu/

Comprised of more than 60 companies, the Central Ohio Japanese Association of Commerce (COJAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between Japanese and American cultures by

building business cooperation, promoting mutual friendship and the exchange of information in Central Ohio.

Our Sponsors

在デトロイト日本国総領事館

The Honorable Kuninori Matsuda, Consul GeneralMs. Midori Takeuchi, Deputy Consul GeneralMr. Tomohiro Iwabuchi, Special Assistant, Public and Cultural Affairs

The Consulate General of Japan in Detroit serves both Michigan and Ohio, providing support services to over 19,000 Japanese nationals residing in these two states, while also promoting increased understanding of Japanese culture and people in the United States.

565 Metro Place South, Suite 300Dublin, Ohio 43017-5382

Office: 614-300-3054JASCO@us-japan.orgwww.jas-co.org

Japan-America Society of Central Ohio

Established in 1972 as a special legal entity to undertake international cultural exchange, The Japan Foundation is today an independent administrative institution

that promotes the exchange of cultural information, the arts, Japanese language and studies, and intellectual knowledge between Japan and the world.

The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center “DEC” is a vibrant, energetic community of businesses working synergistically to advance ideas and technologies. The DEC concept also transcends the walls of the physical space that encompasses the facility through many partners and collaborators who have a virtual presence at the DEC by means of “jellies,” special events and social media.