Finding Yourself Through Being Connected: Bentonville High School at TEDxBentonville

Three seniors from Bentonville High School talk about the rapidly changing education landscape and the importance of involvement and connectivity at all stages of life.

Will was born in central Florida, but lived abroad and in other parts of the U.S. before moving to Bella Vista. He is a senior at Bentonville High School and hopes to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Will wants to pursue a career in some form of public service.

Tanner was born in Fayetteville, AR and has lived in Bentonville his entire life. This is his 13th year in the Bentonville Public School System, and following this year he will be attending school to become an educator. He enjoys reading, writing poetry, singing, and most of all public speaking.

Courtney was born in Fayetteville, AR and has lived in the Rogers area her entire life. She is a senior at Bentonville High School, and hopes to attend American University in Washington, D.C. next fall. Courtney wants to pursue a master's degree in International Relations with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. She hopes to someday work for the US State Department as a Foreign Service Officer.

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