2011 Rotary Four-Way Test speech contest winners were announced today. Winners were Nathan Richey, Taylor Campbell and Gabby Hitchcock
 

The speech must be about applying the Rotary Four-Way Test to an impor- tant issue in everyday relationships with other people. The contest is open to students in grades 9-12.

Richey captured first place and a $125 check; Hitchcock placed second and received a $100 check; Camp- bell finished third and won $75. Richey will compete in the district contest to take place in Van Wert. AHS speech teacher Carolyn Jeffers attended as a guest of the club.

The event judges were Rotary members Seth Gasche, Scott Finn and Jan Archer. Detrow chaired the local competition.

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Ashland Rotary member Ruth Detrow, left, and president Madeline Finnerty, right, pause with Rotary Four- Way Test speech contest winners, from second left, Nathan Richey, Taylor Campbell and Gabby Hitchcock at the Country Club of Ashland.