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TEDx Sun Prairie West High School

Tuesday April 8 - 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Sun Prairie West Small Theater
2850 Ironwood Dr, Sun Prairie WI 53590

Theme: The Power of Why

This year’s TEDx event is all about The Power of Why—diving into the questions that drive us, challenge us, and push us forward. Our speakers will share their unique perspectives on curiosity, resilience, and the deeper meaning behind the choices we make. Through four thought-provoking talks, we’ll explore the ideas that shape our world and inspire change.

TEDx Sun Prairie West High School is an independently organized TEDx event designed to share ideas, spark conversations, and bring our community together. The event will feature two rounds of talks, with an intermission in between. During the break, attendees can enjoy refreshments, check out interactive activity booths, and connect with speakers and fellow audience members.


Event Schedule
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Registration & Activities
Kick off the event with interactive booths, great food, and fun photo opportunities.

5:15 PM - 5:50 PM Round 1 of Talks
Hear from the first set of TEDx speakers.

5:50 PM - 6:00 PM Intermission
Take a break, grab a snack, and explore the activities.

6:00 PM - 6:35 PM Round 2 of Talks
Listen to the final set of TEDx speakers.

6:35 PM - 7:00 PM Social Time, Closing & Photos
Wrap up the evening, chat with speakers, and capture some memories!


Meet Our 2025 Speakers!
Mayor Paul Esser: Why Shifting Demographics Matter
As Sun Prairie’s mayor and a longtime community leader, Paul Esser will explore how the city’s changing demographics are shaping leadership and representation. What will Sun Prairie look like in 2050? How can embracing diversity lead to a stronger, more inclusive community? His talk will challenge us to think about the future and the opportunities that change can bring.

Teacher Derek Block: Why Teaching Became My Calling
A dedicated science teacher in Sun Prairie for over a decade, Derek Block shares his personal journey into education. He’ll reflect on the key moments that shaped his teaching philosophy and why he believes education is more than just a profession—it’s a calling.

Student Asha Sundaram: Why Classical Music Matters
Active in Forensics and Band, Asha Sundaram brings a fresh perspective on the role of classical music in today’s world. Drawing from her own experiences, she’ll explore why classical music still holds significance and how it continues to influence culture and personal growth.

Student Pragnya Vella: Why Society Overvalues Beauty
A senior involved in FBLA, DECA, and Forensics, Pragnya Vella will tackle an important issue—our society’s obsession with beauty. She’ll share her thoughts on why appearance often takes priority over inner qualities and how we can shift our focus to what truly matters.


Join us for an evening of big ideas, meaningful conversations, and inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Sun Prairie East Productions Presents:

Radium Girls

Thursday May 1 at 7:00 pm
Friday May 2 at 7:00 pm
Saturday May 3 at 7:00 pm
Sunday May 4 at 2:00pm**

** Sunday May 4th show will be ASL interpreted

Sun Prairie East Performing Arts Center
888 Grove St Sun Prairie, WI 53590


In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

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