Theme: Breaking Through

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).

1306 Melrose Drive
Oceanside, California, 92057
United States

Allan Garcia-Zych

Student

Allan is a senior at Mission Vista High who is passionate about the power of people to make a difference. At school he is a leader in Academic Team, CSF, and a newly founded STEM Club. At home he enjoys playing music, reading, and spending time with his dog, Leo. He will be attending MIT this Fall, to study an undetermined subject in the STEM field.

Ann Marie Dalman

Student

Ann Marie is a quirky senior here at MVHS known for being barefoot, giggling excessively, having lots and lots of ideas, oh, and singing. She carries a sweetness with her everywhere she goes, spreading her ideas about how to pursue a greater humanity and appreciate every little moment. She's set to go to San Francisco State University next fall where she'll study speech pathology and partake in activism and public speaking. She likes long walks on the beach, swishy pants, and fruit. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."-Ghandi.

Anna O'Brien

Student

Anna is a talented junior at MVHS who has been singing since she could talk and hiking since she could walk. Her passion for math and science has multiplied (haha, get it?) since the first time she got to look through microscopes and play with “awesome scientific gadgets” (as she called them as a kid) in her dad’s garage. After learning through her mom’s cancer journey that life often presents obstacles as a way to help you grow, Anna is excited to spread her belief that “a setback is a step forward.”

Annie Mitchel

Student

Annie is a junior at Mission Vista High School. Her passion for homelessness started when she was young. She refused to go to bed on cold nights knowing others had nowhere warm to sleep. Nothing will stop Annie from getting the job done. She once ran a cross-country race on a broken leg in order to support her team. Her life motto is: "Talk is cheap," which is why she started a club to transform talk into action and a business selling her artwork to raise funds and awareness regarding homelessness.

Carrie Zuckerman

Student

Carrie is senior at Mission Vista High School whose pastimes include stressing about homework as well as watching YouTube videos to avoid doing homework. Outside of class, Carrie leads Mission Vista’s STEM Clubs, participates in Academic Team, does lots of paperwork for CSF, volunteers at a local middle school’s engineering club, practices martial arts and piano, and occasionally makes cookies. In the fall, Carrie hopes to attend a prestigious university that she doubts she will get admitted to and will assume someone has made a mistake if she does.

Daniel Alvarez

Student

Daniel is a Junior at Mission Vista High School with a passion for atmospheric science, computer programming, and mathematics. He is a dedicated student who devotes much of his time to scanning the skies for weather patterns, interpreting weather radar imagery, and studying the Earth's atmosphere. He is known for his ability to communicate complicated scientific subjects in an understandable fashion. He is also an active youth leader who holds the Eagle Rank with the Boy Scouts of America.

Dianthe Richmond

Student

Originally from Chicago, Dianthe has love for foreign traditional dancing, volunteering, and science. The phrase "It's all Greek to me" doesn't apply to her, because she fluently speaks Greek, as well as English and Spanish. Her life goals include helping others, living outside of the box, and owning a Tesla.

Keely Roosendaal

Student

Keely is a senior at Mission Vista high school and a busy-body by nature. She takes great pride in being apart of school site council, the california scholarship federation, and speech and debate. She may be found running across campus looking dissolved with coffee in hand and a look of exasperation.

Lauren Bell

Student

Lauren is the Junior Class Vice President at Mission Vista and is very excited to be apart of TEDx Youth to share her story on why we should volunteer. She is involved in ASB, plays golf, lacrosse, and is Miss Teen Oceanside 2017. Lauren has a passion for traveling, politics, and being involved in her school and city. She has logged over three hundred hours of service in her high school career and has been recognized nationally and locally for distinguished service. She would love to thank her family and friends for their overflowing love and support.

Lynn Thornton

Student

Lynn is a new senior to Mission Vista and is honored to be apart of the second annual TedxYouth@MVHS conference. Lynn’s involvement in a missions trip to Haiti has inspired her to pursue a career in the missions field. Lynn is an aspiring missionary + world changer and wants to inspire others to be stewards of change. She especially wants to thank her parents and 11/12 family for always supporting, loving, and pushing her to become the person she is today.

Scout Ehrler

Student

Scout is a 17-year-old senior at Mission Vista. She is passionate about music, writing, politics, theatre, literature, and passion. She is currently Vice President of both the steel drum and journalism clubs at MVHS. Scout plans on attending either UC Berkeley or UC Santa Cruz in the fall, majoring in English. She hopes to become a high school English teacher and move to Europe, teaching non-English speaking children the language. Scout is extremely thankful and excited to be giving a TEDx talk and hopes to inspire and motivate even just one person!