Sensing the change

That’s What Everyone At Youth Power 2018-19 Grand Finale Did

Bhawna Tuteja, GT Network

YOUTH POWER. Words: Two. Potential: Insurmountable, or let’s just say enough to enthrall all the senses. You would believe us if you had witnessed the magic in its full glory at the Youth Power Grand Finale 2018-19. Oh! Did you say, you didn’t? Well, our sympathies. No attempt at making you feel better, here’s what you, or let’s just say your senses* missed.

I SEE…
…the journey end
Youth Power 2018-19 was the eleventh chapter in the story of change. The annual year-long leadership programme saw ten teams from Amity International Schools work for varied social causes throughout the year. The journey came to a close with a glittering grand finale held at Amity University, Noida on May 2, 2019.

I HEAR…
…the sound of applause
Youth Power 2018-19 was a star studded affair. And each time a star descends, applause is inevitable. The auditorium echoed with thundering applause as
Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity Group of Schools & RBEF, made an entry. Speaking on the occasion, she shared, “It has always been Amity’s mission to work towards making India a superpower. With programmes like Youth Power, I am confident that Amitians will make this vision a reality sooner than we imagine.” Maha Siddiqui, Associate  Editor, CNN-News 18, graced all of us as chief guest. The event was also attended by Ms Pooja Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity
Humanity Foundation;
Ms Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, ASFT, ASFA & ASPA and other heads of Amity institutions.

I SMELL…
…excitement in the air
Euphoria raged as the teams took to the stage one by one, sharing the work they had undertaken for their chosen causes through the year. The excitement in the air was palpable as they gave goosebump-inducing speeches. Sensitising performances that moved and enthralled everyone set the temperature soaring; the heat sure could be felt. And no, we are not talking usual song and dance. Think mime, shadow play, glow-in-the-dark, slam poetry, stand up comedy, lyrical expressions… and what not.

I TOUCH…
…the shining trophies
Nothing seconds the joy of holding a shining trophy, one that comes with the knowledge of having worked hard enough for the same. And so, the joy surpassed all boundaries for AIS Noida as it lifted the winners’ trophy. The spot for the first runners up was jointly shared by AIS Gurugram 46 and AIS Mayur Vihar; and the second runners up trophy was bagged by AIS Saket.

I FEEL…
…sad, now that it is over
But don’t feel sad for too long. We will be back soon, with an all new season that only gets bigger and better. Stay tuned for Youth Power 2019-20, because change, as they say, is permanent, and what bigger an ambassador for a change in our society than Youth Power.

*P.S. Sign up for YP 2019-20.
It’s only common sense.

As a citizen of the world, it is important for us to look at the society around us, discuss its issues and engage constantly to solve what stands in way of peace. Youth Power, as a platform, does exactly that!
Maha Siddiqui
Associate Editor-Anchor, CNN-News18