Theme: Connection

Schools across the world are functioning asynchronously as students tune into their classes from home. Now more than ever is connection especially important in the world, and Brea Olinda High School students seek to explore further this role of connection and its significant role in life. From the use of connection in technology to the link between centuries-old events and modern society, its applications are versatile and permeate all aspects of life.

Brea Olinda High School
789 Wildcat Way, Brea, CA 92821
Brea, California, 92821
United States

Colin Francois

Student Speaker

Colin Francois is a fifteen year old Sophomore at Brea Olinda High School. He is in his third year of his schools B.I.T.A. program (Building Industry Technology Academy). He is involved in cross country, while also running distance in track and field. Outside of his academics Colin enjoys spending time with his family, and his church youth group. He will often watch history related videos and documentaries for both education and entertainment. Colin aims to be a part of the Army R.O.T.C. program when he attends college; and is determined to get the grades that will allow him to pursue that path.

Joel Placencia

Student Speaker

Joel Placencia is a 15 year old Sophomore at Brea Olinda Highschool. He is enrolled in advanced courses and previously played in the district's orchestra for 3 years. He has great passions for music, foreign affairs, science, and technology. In his free time, he would enjoy going to the movie theater, shopping at secondhand stores, and catching up on world news. In the future, Joel hopes to either become a chemist, political analyst, or an ambassador. He is excited about the developments of science and technology and looks to them to better the lives of people around the globe.

JohnPaul Simental

Student Speaker

JohnPaul "JP" Simental is currently a senior at Brea Olinda High School. He enjoys playing video games and also playing music. He is learning piano on his own, but plays clarinet with his the BOHS Marching Band/Wind Ensemble and plays tenor saxophone with the BOHS Jazz Band. He is also currently in his school's Academic Decathlon. His plans for his career are pretty subject to change, but something relating to music, science, programming, or teaching all seem like viable options.

Lauren Yu

Student Speaker

Lauren Yu is a junior at Brea Olinda High School with an interest in the intersection of business and technology. In the past, she has worked on a startup interviewed by YCombinator and partnered with 30+ restaurants. She enjoys public speaking and participates competitively in speech while taking extra opportunities to spread the value of communication to more students. Outside of school, she has an interest in ethics, computer science, and disease research, and actively seeks opportunities to broaden her knowledge in these scopes.

Shulin Raja

Student Speaker

Shulin Raja is a sophomore currently enrolled at Brea Olinda High School. He loves to read, be with his friends, and play with his dog. His favorite class is AP Euro, and he likes to be involved with clubs at school. In the future, he wants to help people in need and has already started on that path by joining the Red Cross Club and the board of the UNICEF Club. Outside of school, he tries to form and spread new ideas to the most amount of people as possible and hopes that Tedx will help him achieve that goal.