See What a Funny Ames High School Video Maker Has Done Now

Sam Ennis, an senior, recenlty featured for winning a state video contest promoting , could now win $20,000 for a new video encouraging teens to leave their cell phones in the glove box. But he needs Ames votes.

Ennis entered the Toyota Teen Driver video contest to promote safe driving and his creation made the Top 10. The grand prize winner will be selected through online voting.

In the video, a teen tells others that he is late to an appointment at a recording studio because he was texting and driving and hit a parked semi on the way, which inspires a song. Watch the video here for more.

Ennis is the only Iowan to be named a finalist. Voting continues through April 17 all people have to do is push the vote button next to Sam E., his mother Kathy Ennis said in an email.

Sam Ennis sent out a message to his friends saying, “This is where I need your help! Public voting starts April 3, and goes on for two weeks, until April 17.”

Do you want to vote for Ennis?

Vote here: http://toyotateendriver.discoveryeducation.com/vote.cfm Ennis has also created a site on Facebook to remind people to vote: http://www.facebook.com/events/206321066143865/

See more of Ennis' videos on his YouTube channel: Pelican Beam.