AWARDS
In the history of the OGHS Team many students have left their mark to
remember.
Listed below are many of these students.
In the history of the OGHS Team many students have left their mark to
remember.
Listed below are many of these students.
The Heart of Forensics
The Heart of Forensics Award is the highest honor a member of Oak Grove
Forensics can receive. Each year, one member of the senior class is chosen as
a representative of what the ideal speech competitor should be like in
competition, as a student, and in life.
Past winners of this award include Tiera Walters (2008), Alyssa Yuen (2007),
Kent Ford (2006), Meagan Malone (2005), and Anthony Yuen (2004).
Forensics can receive. Each year, one member of the senior class is chosen as
a representative of what the ideal speech competitor should be like in
competition, as a student, and in life.
Past winners of this award include Tiera Walters (2008), Alyssa Yuen (2007),
Kent Ford (2006), Meagan Malone (2005), and Anthony Yuen (2004).
2009 Honoree - Kristen Greer
In a class where more than a
handful of your peers have proven
themselves worthy, you have to go
the extra mile in order to achieve
the highest goal. This year's
honoree has done just that. Miss
Greer has broken nearly every
record on the books, and set many
more in place. She has proven
herself not only to be a confident
competitor, but an invaluable
teammate. Always willing to step
up and help when others are
unable, she has shown us why
points and trophies aren't
everything. But if needed, she can
bring them home too.
In a class where more than a
handful of your peers have proven
themselves worthy, you have to go
the extra mile in order to achieve
the highest goal. This year's
honoree has done just that. Miss
Greer has broken nearly every
record on the books, and set many
more in place. She has proven
herself not only to be a confident
competitor, but an invaluable
teammate. Always willing to step
up and help when others are
unable, she has shown us why
points and trophies aren't
everything. But if needed, she can
bring them home too.
The Kent D. Ford Service Award
The Service Award is given each year to a student that goes above and beyond in
giving of their time, talents, and tenacity to help the team prepare for competition.
In 2008, the award was dedicated to its first recipient, Kent D. Ford, Class of 2006.
While determining the 2008 winner, it occurred to the coaching staff that the
criterion they based this award on was simply how Mr. Ford handled himself
throughout his time with the team. The award is based on 4 distinct characteristics:
determination, dedication, discipline, and disposition. To honor the change in name,
two awards were given in 2008 and 2009. Past winners include Ford (2005), Ame'
Karoly (2007), Catherine Crutcher (2008), and Kristen Greer (2008).
The Service Award is given each year to a student that goes above and beyond in
giving of their time, talents, and tenacity to help the team prepare for competition.
In 2008, the award was dedicated to its first recipient, Kent D. Ford, Class of 2006.
While determining the 2008 winner, it occurred to the coaching staff that the
criterion they based this award on was simply how Mr. Ford handled himself
throughout his time with the team. The award is based on 4 distinct characteristics:
determination, dedication, discipline, and disposition. To honor the change in name,
two awards were given in 2008 and 2009. Past winners include Ford (2005), Ame'
Karoly (2007), Catherine Crutcher (2008), and Kristen Greer (2008).
| 2009 Honoree Blakely Owens Over the past three seasons, Miss Owens has been a guiding force in competition and preparation. Setting the example for all team members to follow, she demonstrated that winning is great, but doing it with humility and grace leads to gaining the respect of your teammates and opponents. With the six state championships she has garnered, she is a shining example of how determination and discipline pays off. |
| 2009 Honoree Christian Green If you are looking for someone who is already making preparations for their future look no further. His dedication to his craft can be seen every time he performs, and he is the epitome of someone with a disposition of understanding how to act in a world where so many want exactly what you want. There is no doubt in our minds that we will see him on the stage or screen in the near future. OG is no longer his stage...but the world is. |
The Coach's Awards
This award was created the year the team formed, 1998. Each season, two
competitors were chosen for the overall contribution to the team. For this award
leadership, respectability, citizenship, and loyalty are the main considerations.
Winners of the award include: Kaylen Addison & Laken Taylor-Sells (2008), Chelsea
Caveny & Ryan Parsons (2007), Ryan Speights & Antony Keeler (2006), Mary Ellen
Ray & Marcus Cooper (2005), and Lauren Marshall & Wendi Brown (2004).
This award was created the year the team formed, 1998. Each season, two
competitors were chosen for the overall contribution to the team. For this award
leadership, respectability, citizenship, and loyalty are the main considerations.
Winners of the award include: Kaylen Addison & Laken Taylor-Sells (2008), Chelsea
Caveny & Ryan Parsons (2007), Ryan Speights & Antony Keeler (2006), Mary Ellen
Ray & Marcus Cooper (2005), and Lauren Marshall & Wendi Brown (2004).
| 2009 Honoree William Wild As the 2009 Chapter President, William has shown that the team's well being is important to him. Always setting an example in competition, he is no doubt one of the strongest competitors in the history of OG Forensics. Now as he continues on to another facet of his life, we hope that William's self-determination continues to propel him to a future only he can dream of. |
| 2009 Honoree Emily Bustin Emily can be described as our very own "little engine that could". Her "never give up" attitude has been so refreshing, and has made the younger members of the team realize that without a continued vision of what is possible you can get bogged down in the here and now. Emily's strength of character has helped her rise to the top tier of our team. A place she not only deserves, but will remain and be remembered for many years to come. |
Other Team Awards 2009
| 2009 MVP Kristen Greer |
| 2009 Rookie of the Year Steven Wild |
| Senior Award Zach Shurden |
| Junior Award Ashley Kinney |
| Sophomore Award William Ross |
| Freshmen Award Amber Taylor |
| Best in Debate Kristen Greer |
| Best in Interpretation Christian Green |
| Best in Speech Blakely Owens |
| Best in Congress Kaya Massey |
| The "DIVA" Kelly Barker |
| Debate Dork William Wild |
| Future Leader Steven Wild |
| Team Spirit Hope Hathorn |
| Most Dependable Emily Bustin |
| Most Improved Daniel Rigel |
