The 2008 NYSS event was held Feb. 7-9 2008 in Pigeon Forge, TN

The emcee for the event was 2007 Grand Torch Bearer, Ben Kemper, from Boise ID, introduced all the tellers. 

As in previous years the highlight of the event was Friday evening’s performance by each of the youth tellers. The culmination of the event was the announcement of:

The 2008 Torch Bearers

Grand Torch Bearer, Joanna Guy, Oakland, MD
High School Division Torch Bearer: Todd Elliot - Union Mills, NC
Middle School Division Torch Bearer: Will Sox - Columbia, SC
Elementary Division Torch Bearer: Ruthanna Rubin - San Antonio, TX
Tandem Torch Bearers: Caherine Annis and Tyler Smith - Tallahassee, FL

Each year we have a new record for entries with hundreds of submissions nationwide. Kudos to all the entrants and congratulations to all the following finalists. 

2008 NYSS Finalists

TANDEM

Sarah Bird and Sarah Filippone - TN

Claire Schenken and Brenna Juhnke - TX

Brackon Curtis and Jordan Sallee - KY

ELEMENTARY

Hannah Smyth - TN

Ke'Ara Clayton-Reese - FL

Chris Faverino - NM

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Aubrey Taylor - UT

Keith Kibby - TX

Maya Norton - WA

HIGH SCHOOL

Emilee Seaman - KY

Rixon Lane - SC