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Parisa Majumdar, 10th Grade

Enloe Magnet High School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
Teacher: Ms. Benicia Ledford

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I read an article on how Director Sean Wang has received a lot of recognition for his short documentary film, and it made me think more about the influence that films with more diversity (in racial and ethnic differences) have had on the overall Disney company. 

What does the high customer praise and response say to you?

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I looked at the date and before I knew it: our project due date was quickly approaching.

For the past few weeks, my team and I have been working on a big history project worth 40% of our grade. It required us to present a speech, perform an act, and analyze images from the Industrial Revolution. Everything was great and we were almost finished, until we missed something. There was a very important task that we left untouched, and the project was due tomorrow!

As the team leader, I immediately informed everyone and we hopped on a Google Meet to finish this once and for all. We all brainstormed ideas to finish the music element of the acting part of our project. Then, we assigned each other roles and practiced performing our parts several times.

After spending two hours finishing this up, we were finally ready for tomorrow. Our project was completed on time, and ready to implement while also saving our grade. 

Ella Johnston, 12th Grade

Lord Botetourt High School
Botetourt County Public Schools
Daleville, VA
Teacher: Ms. Katrina Kish

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Environmental protection is very important to me. In your 2025 Target Summary, you mention reaching -70% absolute reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in facilities, through 100% renewable electricity and fleet electrification. 

How do you plan on reaching these goals in a financially sustainable way? How close are you to meeting these goals?

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As we performed our daily duties as lifeguards, we realized something was terribly wrong. Our pool heaters and water filters had developed shorts; they were completely failing out on us. 

The water was cold and cloudy, and the pool chemicals were extremely imbalanced. With a 30-person swim team in one pool and a birthday party in the other, my co-workers and I were at a loss for what to do. 

Our manager was out of town, so we had to figure out how to work efficiently without upsetting or scaring any pool members. Although I was the newest worker there that day, I began to take initiative, clearing each pool of all its patrons. 

I directed a co-worker to call the manager and notify her of what was going on, and with the help of another employee we were able to clear everyone out without any conflict. 

We began putting chemical correctors in the water, and by the end of the day the pool was clear and the chemicals were balanced once more. The heater was fixed soon after, and there have been no problems with the pools since.

Lacey Melendez, 12th Grade

Central High School
Phenix City Schools
Phenix City, AL
Teacher: Ms. Valerie Thornton

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I read on your website about your joint venture merge with Reliance in India. What kind of opportunities will the join venture bring to both companies?

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Recently, I arrived to work for my 5-9pm shift only to find one manager, one experienced coworker, and two new untrained employees. This situation was especially difficult as my position as a team member trainer requires me to carry out on-the-job training while also tending to my other tasks. In addition, we were understaffed.

Instead of letting the hectic environment derail my thoughts and concentration throughout the shift, I remained calm and took it one task at a time.

I trained the new employees on the food assembly line as we made numerous orders for the drive-thru and lobby customers. I taught them how to prepare certain ingredients, how to stock the food assembly line, how to make certain items, and how to be as efficient as possible. 

I stepped up to the leadership role that was expected of me as a team member trainer and aided my manager in guiding my coworkers to make the best out of the shift.

Prince Kitivi, 11th Grade

Advanced Technology Center
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VB
Teacher: Ms. Anna-Lisa Wanack

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Why is NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the helm of the new Converse Weapons and how will that affect sales?

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One day as I was at basketball practice running 1v1 drills with the team I felt the worst pain I ever felt in my life in my right ankle. I went up for a layup and when I landed I heard a pop and the excruciating pain followed shortly after. 

I went to sit down for the rest of practice and I was devastated and scared that I would be injured. I went to the doctor that next day and they ran some tests. It was very hard to walk or move my ankle at all and the more I realized this the more scared I became. 

We were in the hospital waiting for about two hours for the doctor to come back with the results. She told my parents and me that I had ruptured my Achilles tendon. 

At the time I didn’t realize what this meant, but we were referred to a surgeon who explained everything. He told me I would need surgery and that I wouldn't be able to return to basketball for at least nine months, meaning I wouldn’t be able to play the following season. For the next couple of months I had to reduce my physical activity to ensure I didn’t injure my Achilles again, and I began having to attend physical therapy twice a week. 

Physical therapy was hard and tiring and each time I went I wanted to leave and never go back. However, I stuck with it because I knew that was the only way I would get back to playing basketball and feel like myself again. Eventually after about six months of physical therapy I stopped going, and I slowly returned to playing basketball.

AAU season is about to start soon and with where I’m at now I most definitely think I'll be able to play. This is all thanks to the hard work and patience I put in during my recovery process.

Sahasra Bangaru, 11th Grade

Ardrey Kell High School
Clark County School District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Teacher: Ms. Sandra Wheeler

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How do Reliance, Viacom18 and Disney plan to leverage their combined resources and expertise to innovate and diversify the entertainment landscape in India?

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As the president of Ardrey Kell's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, I encountered a challenge during our preparations for the annual regional leadership conference in December. 

Just days before the event, our keynote speaker, a prominent local business leader, had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. This left us scrambling to find a suitable replacement and threatened to undermine the success of the conference.

Determined not to let this setback derail our plans, I immediately called an emergency meeting with my fellow FBLA officers and advisors. We brainstormed potential solutions, reached out to our network of contacts in the business community, contacted parents, and scoured our resources for alternative speakers.

After several hours of searching and calling, we identified a local entrepreneur known for his inspiring leadership and innovative business ventures. Despite his busy schedule, he graciously agreed to step in as the new keynote speaker for the conference.

With our new speaker secured, we quickly changed our focus to ensure a smooth transition and promote the updated agenda to conference attendees. Through coordinated efforts, we updated promotional materials, revised the conference schedule, and sent out announcements through social media and email.

On the day of the conference, as I stood before the assembled attendees, I felt a sense of pride and relief knowing that our hard work had paid off. The new keynote speaker delivered a captivating address, inspiring the audience with his insights and experiences. The conference proceeded smoothly, with attendees actively participating in workshops, competitions and networking sessions.

In the end, what initially seemed like a hopeless challenge turned into an opportunity for growth and innovation. By remaining resilient, resourceful and collaborative, we were able to overcome adversity and deliver a successful conference that left a lasting impact on our FBLA chapter and the broader community.

Gracie Gustafson, 12th Grade

Boone High School
Boone Community School District
Boone, Iowa
Teachers: Ms. Lindsey Hyman and Ms. Amy Bossard

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I read an article about Nike and Jacquemus collaborating to create a unique and expressive line of clothing. 

I noticed that a famous Olympian, Sha’Carri Richardson, wore the clothing created, but will these items be available for athletes in the future? 

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Last semester, I started to plan a fundraiser with the CEO of the hospital in my town. I had met with her and discussed the logistics of the event multiple times. 

After thinking we had everything set and ready to go, we were thrown a curve ball. One of the other groups at the hospital wanted to add a meal at this event. This cause conflict because I had already arranged for local stores to donate drinks and snacks.

Since I was in charge of this event, I contacted all of these business and explained to them we had a shift in our plans. I asked for different donations and got it all organized to accommodate for the meal.

By the time the event came, we had everything set and proper donations were in place. The event went smoothly, and we raised over $2,000 to give to families in our community who were struggling with financial issues due to a cancer diagnosis. 
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