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Throughout the years, speakers and performers at our annual conference have motivated, entertained, stirred, and energized WACA delegates! Here is a list of the some of those who might make for great presenters at your next school function! Click on the name or photo of artist to be linked to their website. |
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Emory Austin |
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Bruce E. Brown |
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Sharon Bowman |
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| Phil
Boyte 530-878-9520 Phil Boyte works with schools who are creating a better place to learn, and with kids who want to grow and have fun. With options such as assemblies and workshops, Phil will work with you to customize a day at your school that will be impact, interactive and exciting. Assemblies that address real life issues students deal with daily such as making tough decisions, effective relationships, and goal achievement will captivate your students and challenge the way they think long after Phil has left Campus. Conference Appearance: 2000 |
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| Mark Brown Native of Kingston, Jamaica, Brown immigrated to the United States at 19 years of age with $40 in his pocket and a dream of a better life. He never imagined he'd devote his life to helping others. Conference Appearance: 2004 |
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Bob Burton |
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| Dan
Clark |
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| The
Coats |
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Keith Davis |
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Tyler Durman |
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| Tom
Flick 888 829-8400 Most Washingtonians know Tom Flick as the All-American Quarterback for the University of Washington. But Tom is dedicated to Leadership, Communication and Excellence. Conference Appearance: 1999 |
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Gentlemen Jugglers |
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| Scott Greenberg |
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| Marilyn
Grey |
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253 848-2239 Feeling stressed? Too many things to do in your planner? Where is that elusive
balance, anyway? Brad Henning will share an inspiring message to encourage
and help us all find that delicate balance point between our professional
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| Pat
Hurley 800 541-4660 Pat Hurley is a professional stand up comedian and humorist - with an educator's heart! For over 18 years, Pat has addressed more than six million students, parents, and teachers ...urging them to laugh while at the same time challenging them to think about the importance of their lives. His approach with students is one of respect, common sense and healthy choices. Conference Appearance: 1994 |
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Micah
Jacobson |
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| Curt
Marsh |
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Elliot Maxx |
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Miller 360 695-6927 Mike is the founder of Dave to Live and Dare to Care. Based out of Vancouver, Wash, Mike travels the country talking to students about such critical issues as self-esteem, peer pressure, drug and alcohol abuse, teen suicide and parent-teen communication. Conference Appearance: 1999 |
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| Dan
Miller 360 871-8446 Dan Miller is refreshing! He is a speaker who entertains, inspires and uplifts his audiences with music, hope and humor. Dan's openness, honesty and enthusiasm have touched thousands of lives in his short time as a keynote speaker Conference Appearance: 1991 and 1996 |
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| Darren
Motamedy 425 670-1220 What does saxophonist Darren Motamedy have in common with Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Kenny G and Jimi Hendrix? Aside from being nationally renowned artists, they all trace their humble beginnings to Seattle! Conference Appearance: 1996 |
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New Blues Brothers 425 489-7900 Ladies & Gentlemen, boys and girls, you saw the movie...now hold onto your hats & get ready for the New Blues Brothers! Jake & Elwood come to life on your stage backed by a smokin' 6 piece horn band that just gets the joint jumping. Besides being the best Blues Brothers tribute band, the New Blues Brothers also do some killer 50's & 60's on request. Conference Appearance: 1998 |
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Folklife Festival |
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| David Parker 267 880-3750 David Parker performs, educates, entertains, and motivates. With high energy and a light touch, he combines music, movement, and humor with sign language. The result ... a dynamic interaction with the audience who responds with a demand for more David Parker. Performing since 1983, David Parker is a veteran of television and theater. The words of one producer capture his appeal best ... the only way to explain David Parker is to send him out and let the whole world fall in love with him! Conference Appearance: 2005 |
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| Russ
Peak 1-800-381-5858 Russ Peak is an entertainer and speaker who will take your students to the limits of their imagination! He does this with an interactive performance of extraordinary mental feats, mind-boggling magic, and a high-energy motivational message that's all blended together with a tough of comedy! He calls it: Magic Of the Mind. Conference Appearance: 2003 |
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| Rob Quist 888 257-8605 Rob Quist, a rancher's son and native Montanan, is recognized as one of the West's best known songwriters, composers and main stage performers. Rob has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan, headlining in every major concert hall in America. His songs have been records by popular artists. Conference Appearance: 2006 |
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Rachel's Challenge
Rachel Scott was one of the students killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her 6 diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America. Rachel's Challenge is a program that INSPIRES, INSTRUCTS, and ENABLES students to bring positive change to your school atmosphere.
Conference Appearance: 2006
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Rick Rigsby RigsbySpeaks@aol.com 979-693-9933 Dr. Rigsby is a motivational speaker and president of Impact World Group, and as a minister and founder of Impact Family Ministries, Dr. Rigsby's electrifying presentations encourage, challenge, and inspire audiences of all ages. Conference Appearance: 2003 |
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Jeanne Robertson |
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| Shari
Rusch M. Ed slrusch@hotmail.com Shari's keynote presentation, "Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones," chronicles her experiences as a learning disabled, hyperactive, visually-impaired child from a broken home. This presentation is filled with humor, insight and inspiration. Conference Appearance: 1992 |
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Mark
Scharenbroich |
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Public Theater 206 328-4848 Seattle Public Theater is theater for a change. The company believes that a society's culture bears responsibility for conditions within that society. Their aim is to act on this responsibility and inspire others to act! Conference Appearance: 1993 |
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| Signature Project The Signature Project is multi-faceted. Its core is a huge 76 ft x 36 ft mural layered with hidden secrets. A live performance brings the mural to life, with artist Patrick Dunning ingeniously weaving stories and images in the great tradition of Irish artists. A unique, exhilarating tapestry blending art and technology, the live performance of The Signature Project also offers the opportunity for the audience to join over 300,000 people whose signatures already comprise the fabric of this monumental art work. Conference Appearance: 2005 |
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Synergy Network: Larry Ransom |
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Taproot
Theatre Company Remote Control
was presented at the conference aimed at middle and senior high audiences.
- This fast paced, often humorous production explored the effects of the
media, family, and friends on our self-esteem. |
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The Toucans |
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| Unexpected
Productions 206 587-2414 Unexpected Productions is Seattle's Premier Improvisation Based Theatre Company - performing more than 250 shows per year, entertaining more than 28,000 people! For the last three years, they have also organized the High School Theater Sports Tournament, teaching improv to many northwest are schools. Conference Appearance: 2000 |
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