The TEDx group at Pace has put on yet another successful event run by a group of hard-working students. TEDx events are independently organized, local events that bring people together through a demonstration, performance or talks. Following last year’s TEDx event “Living with Love”, the theme this year was “The Little Things”, highlighting how the little things in life can mean so much more than a person can think. Each speech was curated to be thought-provoking and they truly spotlight the different perspectives about the little things. Senior Roan Dutta said in his speech, “We live in a world that is obsessed with big moments but what if I told you that none of those big moments matter without the little things?” Roan spoke about how one moment in his football career can changed his mindset and allowed him to create opportunities for himself because of it. That is just one moment of one speech. With six highschoolers, two lower schoolers, one middle schooler and a talented music group, they all combined for one amazing event. Upper School English teacher, Mr. Kaufman is a co-organizer for TEDx, along with Gus Loomis and Eloise Mcdonald, who have worked for months to pull this off. Kaufman chooses a group of students each year to help organize and create a new TEDx event. And, as sophomore Gus Loomis says, “It wouldn’t be possible without the wonderful Mr. Kaufman who truly brings TEDx to life each year.” Mr. Kaufman makes sure that TEDx continues to be an event at Pace that is unique in its own way. Gus continues on to say, “It just wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated students who devote so much of their time not only on the speeches themselves, but the countless little things that go unnoticed.” All of the students dedicate time outside of school, sports and extracurriculars to make sure that their speech is just perfect, a true sign of how deeply the people involved in TEDx are to make this one of the best experiences at Pace. This year, Pace demonstrated what “The Little Things” truly means to many different perspectives, and people are anxiously awaiting the theme for next year. It’s gonna be a good one!
