CREATIVE PRESENTATIONS TAKE PRACTICE BY ALOYSIUS STEWART
June 4, 2025
On the 2nd of May, 2025, I was given the opportunity to go to the Jacob Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan as a Press Team member! It was a very nice experience.
When we arrived, the place was very clean and empty. There was a couch in the middle of the room. We took an elevator up to the top floor, where the presentations were taking place. There were a lot of different schools, both the audience and the presenters. There were really nice, interesting and creative presentations that were on stage.
The first person I interviewed was Jocelyn from the José Marti STEM Academy. In relation to her presentation, “Canopy Transpiration In Different Tree Species and Their Response to Soil Moisture in a Changing Climate,” I asked Jocelyn, “What inspired you to produce this presentation?” Her response was that she was inspired to make this by the Los Angeles wildfires that happened earlier in the year.
In my second interview I spoke to Richard and Marquis from the Bronx School for Continuous Learners. Their presentation was titled “Self-Drained Hydroponic Sustainable Working Model.” I asked them, “What did you do to prepare for this presentation?” The two and their teacher said that they put all their effort into the work and said that they practiced the presentation many times.
For my final interview I spoke to Luna, Nina, Lily, Jet and Malina, from PS 84 Jose de Diego. In relation to their presentation, “The Importance of Nutrients.” I asked them, “Did you feel anxious about presenting?” The five presenters responded that they were really anxious, but at the same time, excited to present the importance of nutrients!
After the wonderful presentations, we ate lunch. We could choose between mini falafel sandwiches and mini turkey sandwiches. When we finished those, we got a tour of the roof, which was very interesting and awesome to be in! There was also a bus depot near, so it was a really nice sight to see!
Overall, the experience was amazing! The presentations were all awe filled and interesting and I’m glad I got to go with my peers at JHS 218!
Aloysius and his group interviewed Jocelyn from the José Marti STEM Academy.
