A scientist, a gamer, a musician, an artist - all innovators, all visionaries, all high school students. It is these kinds of unique participants that make TEDx conferences stand out as one of the leading facilities for insightful and creative discussion throughout the world.
But what is TEDx exactly? Standing for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, TEDx has been made with the vision to introduce to listeners “ideas worth spreading” and to inspire deep conversations and connections within society.
Cerritos’ own Whitney High School is excited to present TEDxWhitneyHigh, which will be held on May 22nd from 6-8:30 p.m. in the school’s new MAC auditorium. The theme for the conference is "THIS is ME," representing the blend of self-discovery and self-expression that is so characteristic of high school years. It will allow our student speakers to freely share about events, activities, people, and experiences that have significantly impacted their lives. Speakers will relate their personal stories to concepts such as leadership, the road to success, and true happiness. Through these personal and inspirational anecdotes, TEDxWhitneyHigh aims to demonstrate that making a difference is completely and realistically possible.
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We extend an invitation to all to come and enjoy the discussions held by our distinguished speakers and students on May 22nd (doors open at 5:30) for the ticket price of $3 at the door. Light refreshments will be provided.
To RSVP to attend TEDxWhitneyHigh and to learn more, visit tedxwhitneyhigh.weebly.com.
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About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California almost 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world's leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes on a diverse mix of topics. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The TED2014 Conference takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia, along with the TEDActive simulcast in neighboring Whistler. TEDGlobal 2014 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
TED's media initiatives include TED.com, where new TED Talks are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed; and TEDBooks, short e-books on powerful ideas. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world get help translating their wishes into action; TEDx, which supports individuals or groups in hosting local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.
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For information about TED's upcoming conferences, visit http://www.ted.com/registration