LawrencePublicLibrary
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This event occurred on
April 9, 2016
2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
(UTC -5hrs)
Lawrence, Kansas
United States

Come be inspired by some of the amazing 6-12th graders in Lawrence, KS. Saturday April 9th hear stories ranging from how to become a teen entrepreneur and the benefits of volunteering, to the importance of taking chances.

Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont Street
Lawrence, Kansas, 66044
United States
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Speakers

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Chess Club

Band

Daniel Lynn

Student, Entrepreneur
Daniel Lynn is a sophomore in Lawrence, KS. He is a second degree black belt in Krav Maga and is training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Daniel is working on his eagle scout and is den chief to pack 3363. He is an avid hunter, participates at church, has a part-time job, and is the founder and CEO of Hungry Wolf Outdoors; a custom bladesmithing compnay

Emma Howard

Student, Interested in STEM Careers for Women

Grace Eason

Student, Poet

Kate O'Keefe

Student, Volunteer
Kate is a 6th grader who enjoys volunteering, playing soccer, acting, singing, writing, and being with friends. She plays the tuba at school and participates in many after school clubs and activities.

Rheanne Walton

Student, Interested in STEM Careers for Women
Rheanne and Emma are teenagers from Lawrence, Kansas that are interested in the future of technology and getting girls into STEM fields. They started an all girl First Lego League (FLL) robotics team with their friends and schoolmates. Rheanne and Emma participated for three years, and since then have spoken at the Kansas City Developer's Conference about their experience in FLL as well as their findings on women in STEM.

Sam Dykes

Student, Photographer, Athlete
Sam is a soccer player and photographer at Lawrence High School. For fun he loves to be outside biking, boating, jet skiing, or any number of other outdoor activities. He works for House Radical designing fan apparel and team wear.

Organizing team

Miriam
Wallen

Organizer