International Student Speech Contest Finalists
Author: Carissa Logan
May 12, 2017
2017 Finalists
With nearly 300 speeches submitted by students throughout the world, including the U.S., Canada, Panama, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Guatemala, it was very difficult to choose just eight students (one from each age group and category) in the Leader in Me International Student Speech contest as the Grand Prize winners. The finalists for the contest are listed below. We are so pleased to announce them here and to feature their hard work on our YouTube channel.
05 to 07 – Creative
Farshad A. One Idea That Could Change the World-Let’s Put Our Garbage in the Bin
Rafa A. Why Everybody Can Be a Leader
Kalia B. Stand Up to Bullying
Alana C. Learning Leadership
Amiranti H. Why Everybody Can Be a Leader
Jennifer J. We Are Leaders
Fathia S. Solving Problems With the 7 Habits
Sara H. What the 7 Habits Have Done for Me
05 to 07 – Traditional
Madeleine M. Gandhi
Ellie S. Stick With Love
Ava W. How to Go Above and Beyond as a Leader
08 to 10 – Creative
Rozan Nabil A. Everybody Can Be a Leader
Alice and Anderson Gator Handlers Synergize
Sofia de Los S. Everyone Can Be a Leader
Alexandar D. and Briery S. How We Became Leaders
Bethany H. Synergizing
Addison H. Be a Leader
Anika J. America’s Got Leadership
Brandon K. The Leader in Me
Jerrell L. What Is Leadership?
Angelina N. Putting First Things First
Narendra R. Everyone Can Be a Leader
Alexa S. The Leader of the Month
Christopher S. Leaders Using the 7 Habits
Sadie T. The 7 Habits Can Change the World
08 to 10 – Traditional
Haneen A. Following the 8 Habits
Rowa A. Being Proactive
Mayuri B. Are Great Leaders Born or Molded?
Kelly C. Bringing the 8 Habits to Middle School
Stella C. How to Change the World
Joseph L. Be a Leader Today
Divyakaarshini M. Everyday Leader
Payton N. Leader in Me Books
Jayliana R. How My Life Turned Me Into a Leader
Cristal R. Qualities of a Leader
Layla S. Stick With Love—The Work Continues
Stanley S. Keeping Diabetes Away From Our Life
Mattie B. Feeding by Leading
11 to 14 – Creative
Khaira Athaya The Imperfect Leadership
Abby A. Don’t Pretend-Listen
Charlie E. Find the Leader in You
Ayesha Z. Synergizing Will Make a Better World
Salwa F. Why Everybody Can Be a Leader—Sharpen Your Potential
Natalie F. Ms. Donna Kay Is a Leader
Sophia F. Sophia Fulkerson’s Leader in Me Speech
Phuong, Gia, Trinh, Minh Boss vs. Leader
Rachel H. Helping Kids in Need
Almira Kamilah The Problem in the World That I Want to Solve
Rachel K. How My Friend Angelica’s Leadership Has Impacted My Life.
Akeno K. Finding the Leader in Me
Liwe L. How Can You Be a Leader?
Christian Dave L. What Is a Leader?
Tyrianah M. Why the 7 Habits Are Wonderful
Malik M. Save the Earth
Nadine M. Ms. Donna Kay Is a Leader
Hansini N. Essence of Leadership
Zikra N. Leadership
Trung N. How Technology Affects Our World Today
Haley N. Speech LEADs the Way
Kacie O. How to Make a Leader
Duong and Anh Leadership Talk Show
Taylor P. How Can You Be a Leader?
Gaea P. What Leadership Means to Me
Ananda P. Why Is Everybody a Leader?
Kyla R. Leadership in Disguise
Alexis S. How the 7 Habits Will Help You in Life
Kean S. What a Leader Is and How to Become One
Sri and Saravanan Doing Our Part
Gurjeet S. What Do I Stand For?
Satvir S. Leadership Qualities
Emma T. Spread the Leadership FEVER
Luke T. What Does Leadership Mean to Me?
Nhi, Anh, Lan, and Linh Creativity
Emma, Bryce, Adrianna, and Brooke What Is a Leader?
Akeno K. Finding the Leader in Me
11 to 14 – Traditional
Bryce B. The Influence of a Leader
Alejandra B. The Leaders That Inspire Me
Moises G. Leaders That Inspire Me
Zain K. I Want to Slow Down Global Warming
Cassandra K. Finding Your Voice and Beginning With the End in Mind
Shea M. What Is Leadership?
Divya N. Leaders Make a Difference
Tam N. Leadership
Caroline N. Leadership Is Me
Zajei P. How I Can Lead Those Around Me
Calyx P. Leadership Insights
Madison R. What Is Leadership?
Shental R. What Does It Take to Be a Leader
Karsyn R. How I Can Lead Others
Tharra S. What Leadership Is to Me
Adeline S. Recycling Is BIG
Tial S. Everyone Is a Leader
Emma W. What Being a Leader Means
15 to 18 – Creative
Stephanie C. True Leader
Alissa del V. The Underrepresentation of the Woman
Carlos Daniel F. How Can You Change the World?
Sara G. What Leadership Means to Me
Simran G. Women Leaders
Vanessa M. Making a Difference
Vivian Q. What Leadership Means to Me
Yuqi Y. The Principles to Achieve the 7 Habits
Arawinda K. Feet Don’t Move Like the Leader’s Do
15 to 18 – Traditional
Gabriela G. What Leadership Means to Me
Marisol L. One Idea That Could Change the World
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