Jae Rhee
The whole event was
like a fresh air. This was the first time I ever got to present my idea in
front of more than two people (namely, my five year old brother and my favorite
pillow I kept until 10). This indeed made me nervous until the very moment I
completed my talk, but in my surprise, it went quite well. The audience laughed where I intended to make
it funny, and they seemed to get the point of my talk. Probably the fact that
my TED talk was about the ‘power of cartoons’ helped me out, since my
presentation included fairly interesting visual materials. It was astonishing
that I, an all-time obvious introvert, could actually convey my thoughts to
other people. I have many interesting ideas (at least I think they are), but a
good idea alone, without people realizing it, can’t really achieve
anything. This experience made me
realize that, I, too, can speak out and tell my ideas and convince people. This
event taught me how to spark changes.
Tom Bosworth
Tedxhouston gave me an
opportunity to better my speech craft and let me demonstrate my skills in front
of a large audience. Before Tedx, I had never written a speech, and I was a bit
nervous. At Trinity Valley School, Tedx is an elective that I signed up for in
August. Through this class, I gradually wrote my talk, and added the visuals. I
performed the speech in front of my class, and in front of a camera for the
audition process. When I received the news that I would be representing TVS for
Tedx, I was somewhere in between nervous and ecstatic. I spent many long hours
on my computer preparing for the big day. The experience was daunting, I
had a four hour car ride with upper schoolers whom I did not know.They turned
out to be very nice people, but it did nothing to ease my apprehension.The
actual presentation went quite smoothly, if I do say so myself, and I am proud
of the accomplishment. The trip was definitely worthwhile, and is an
event that I will remember for a couple decades. Tedx did wonders to help my
slight fear of speaking in front of crowds. Now, there is little I fear now of
social situations. Also, it was practice for thinking on my feet, since I opted
not to use onstage notes, which turned out to be a good decision. Tedx is
something I hope to do again in the near future, as it is beneficial to public
speaking skills, writing, and it pushes you a little outside of your comfort
zone, which is a good thing.
Darcy Stack
This was a day. I was finally able to speak in silence. Without immediate interruption or dismissing due to the mental aspect of the stage. That platform seems to compress all words to those who do not rest upon it. And this can be a tool or a weapon. TED is a place for inventors. For the people who have chosen to weave tools for greatness. That day, I was able to be crazy. And this is such a rare thing you know. I'm so grateful for having such a supportive organization to spread my thoughts. Most places don't wish for anyone to speak that is not in power. Yet, this offered an opportunity for anyone to have a voice. And, sometimes, I know, I need words more than lungs. It was a portal to project suggestion, to project insanity. These are the type of days when the world shifts. And whether it does or not, I was gifted a chance. I didn't have to run or fight for it. I was presented it. And though this should be the situation for all, it isn't. And for that I know luck exists. And I know I've met it.
Hae Song Lee
TEDx Youth day is a great medium of entertaining, powerful, and inspiring expression. Kids' opinions, ideas, and thoughts are often left out of consideration or deemed useless, but TEDx Youth Day defies that thought and allows for children to openly share what they ardently wish to share. This event also promotes leadership/speaking abilities/skills. Public speaking is an important skill to have and TEDx Youth Day serves as practice for public speaking. Overall, I deeply enjoyed sharing what I was most passionate about and also listening to several inspiring ideas and thoughts.
Thank you to our speakers from Trinity Valley School!
Darcy Stack
This was a day. I was finally able to speak in silence. Without immediate interruption or dismissing due to the mental aspect of the stage. That platform seems to compress all words to those who do not rest upon it. And this can be a tool or a weapon. TED is a place for inventors. For the people who have chosen to weave tools for greatness. That day, I was able to be crazy. And this is such a rare thing you know. I'm so grateful for having such a supportive organization to spread my thoughts. Most places don't wish for anyone to speak that is not in power. Yet, this offered an opportunity for anyone to have a voice. And, sometimes, I know, I need words more than lungs. It was a portal to project suggestion, to project insanity. These are the type of days when the world shifts. And whether it does or not, I was gifted a chance. I didn't have to run or fight for it. I was presented it. And though this should be the situation for all, it isn't. And for that I know luck exists. And I know I've met it.
Hae Song Lee
TEDx Youth day is a great medium of entertaining, powerful, and inspiring expression. Kids' opinions, ideas, and thoughts are often left out of consideration or deemed useless, but TEDx Youth Day defies that thought and allows for children to openly share what they ardently wish to share. This event also promotes leadership/speaking abilities/skills. Public speaking is an important skill to have and TEDx Youth Day serves as practice for public speaking. Overall, I deeply enjoyed sharing what I was most passionate about and also listening to several inspiring ideas and thoughts.
Darcy Stack's TEDxYouth Talk: "What if Emotions were Matter?"
__________________________________________________________Thank you to our speakers from Trinity Valley School!
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