TEDx - Valley Christian Schools
When the lights dimmed in the Valley Christian High School auditorium, anticipation filled the air. Rows of students, parents, and teachers leaned forward as the host’s words rang out: “Welcome to something special. Welcome to TED X.” What followed was an evening of warmth, vulnerability, and wisdom, as nine students took the stage to share the lessons that had shaped them.
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Ayane Chiang - Finding Meaning in Connection
Sophomore Ayane Chiang opened the night with humor and heart, reflecting on the quiet grief of “empty group chats” and fading friendships. Her talk explored why losing friends hurts as much as it does, weaving psychology with personal reflection. “When that person in your life leaves,” she said, “it feels like you’re almost literally losing a slice of yourself.” Ayane urged the audience to see friendship endings as stories rather than failures. “Some friends,” she said softly, “are just chapters, not timeless tales.”