The 4th annual TEDx Youth@Hewitt is just around the corner, and our team is hard at work planning the day. But before we get to the specifics, it’s important to understand what exactly TEDxYouth@Hewitt is. TEDxYouth@Hewitt is an event that is a part of TEDxYouthDay, “a series of TEDx events designed to empower and inspire young people worldwide.” The universal theme for the day this year is “The Spark.” If after hearing this, Katy Perry’s passé song, “Firework,” pops up into your head, you already have the right idea.
The Past and Present of Field Day
Photos above credit to The Hewitt School Facebook page. The foggy, dark, windy, and not-so-perfect way to start off Field Day 2013 begins to …
The Journey to Recovery
It’s been said that tragedy and devastation bring out the best in humans; it essentially acts as a uniting force for a nation. We saw …
March on March: The Fight for Equality
“Say NO to child brides, NO to child marriage. Say NO to crimes committed in the name of honor. NO to femicide. NO to impunity. …
#SocialMedia4Good
Social media (n.) – Websites and other online means of communication that are used by large groups of people to share information and develop social …
One Man, One Step, and 128,000 Feet of Free-Falling
Imagine free falling from 128,100 feet above Earth, at the edge of space, while millions of people watch in terror. Well, that’s what Felix did. …
Is There a Cookienapper Roaming the Hewitt Halls?
Cookienapper- (n.) Someone who unlawfully seizes cookies. Recently in the Hewitt halls, there has been talk of the missing soft, chewy, chocolate-chip cookies in Le …
Hewitt’s International Day of the Girl
On October 16th-19th, Hewitt will be celebrating International Day of the Girl. It was just last spring when Hewitt became partners with a campaign of …