Theme: Student Voices Future Choices

Food is included

Talented and Inspired Youth will speak

IPoly High School
3851 W Temple Ave
Pomona, California, 91768
United States

Amy Yoon

FBLA/ 11th Grade

Communication can be a tricky thing even when we speak the same words and language. Often times it is the background of each person that dictates understanding or lack thereof. Taking a look at personal journey to improve the ability to actually hear what someone is trying to say.

Devina Ortega

FBLA President/ 12th Grade

You don't need to be at the top of the social structure to make a change. Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs were just average Americans in a garage when they invented a life changing instrument… a computer. Other cases have shown that you don't need a lot of money of fame to have an idea to change the world. If you have passion and advocate yourself in your endeavors then you can reach your goals.

Julianna Montano

FBLA/Vice President

As teenagers, we seek to create an individual identity, but how do we balance that with the need to belong. Does the safety of the group provide a launching pad for personal growth and individuality? As much as we seek the liberty of having our own unique persona, maybe we are just trying to fit in. How can we be the best version of ourselves for ourselves?

Lytzy Rivera

FBLA/Liason

There is a stigma when one says they plans to pursue something out of the norm, like becoming president, for example. How do we handle the pressure of self-doubt and the lack of support from people in our everyday lives?

Malcolm Canidate

Music Producer in Training

Many figure in history have proven that failure can transcend into motivation to continue our pursuits. What is it about defeat that drives us to keep going?

Melissa Centeno

Lawyer/Partner of Centeno & Sharo

We all know it’s important, but do we necessarily recognize why it is? Higher education can greatly impact the quality of your occupational experience, and enhance scholarly habits.

Nicole Corona

FBLA/ Secretary

Often times drawing and doodling are seen as empty tasks that provide little value. As research indicates there is emotional and developmental value to a simple drawing. What can a doodle do for you?

Nitai Pathak

Founder of Kling and Pathak LLP Certified Public Accountants

Everyday, we encounter more and more new faces, establishing real unique connections. Each of us bestow qualities to influence one another’s potential to be a viable contributor to our individual endeavors.