OSU President

The event held at Ballreigh's potato chip factory yesterday was lovely! Shayla enjoyed having a chip factory tour with Brutus and about five other people (very cool). Most of all she enjoyed eating the warm chips as they fell out of the machine!

I had two highlights:
1.) Finally meeting the President of the World's Largest Institution - Dr. E. Gorden Gee.
2.) Winning the $100.00 OSU scholarship for my essay I entered in their essay contest.
I was able to express my sympathy to Dr. Gee on the loss of his 31 year old son-in-law in a car accident in Philadelphia. He said his wife is a doctor so she deals with things in two ways. One as a doctor and then as a grieving widow. I told him that his whole family has been in my prayers. I told him the next time I'd see him would be at graduation. He told me to invite him to my graduation party, he'd come. (What a hoot!)

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Here's My Winning Essay:

RULES: Open to all OSU Students.
RESPOND: in 300 words or less (Mine was 299).
TOPIC: Why is Ohio a good place to live?
WINNER RECEIVES: a $100 scholarship for their Ohio State tuition.


The Great Buckeye State is the Best Place to Live

With Lake Erie glistening in the north, rich farm lands encompassing the center, and the Ohio River flowing in the south, our Buckeye state offers something wonderful for everyone. The uniqueness of Ohio can be seen with its vast differences in urban, rural and small town settings, offering many choices and making the state an ideal location to live and work. Ohio is perfect for families and for singles, Ohio has it all!

Whether one prefers warm or cool climates, Ohio provides variety. Skiing destinations are available in the winter, while summertime in Ohio bursts with colorful festivals and county fairs. Fall transports gorgeous colors as trees gently drop their leaves while springtime brings beautiful weather for fishing or gardening.

Additionally, each region offers something different. Northern Ohio contains Ohio’s playground. Cedar Point, in Sandusky, is consistently voted the World’s Best Amusement Park while Cleveland boasts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In Central Ohio, Columbus offers COSI, the Columbus Museum of Art and the Columbus Zoo. Sporting teams include the Bluejackets, the Crew and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Amish Country conjures images of the plain and simple life while the State Fair showcases the latest in modern ingenuity. Southern Ohio offers recreational opportunities with rolling hills, scenic biking and hiking trails. Each region of Ohio is unique! All are special, all are Ohio!

Historical aspects also make Ohio a state to celebrate. One can explore the sites of eight former U.S. Presidents, tour the Underground Railroad Museum and visit one of Ohio’s outdoor drama venues. Additionally, with over 75 institutions of higher education, the Buckeye state offers many degrees providing individuals with personal and professional advancement. Whether you’re looking for sports, food, seasonal change, history, or the arts, if you live in Ohio, you are close by!