CCA UNITE Presents

RADIANCE

One spark of an idea, reflected and amplified by everyone who catches it, growing brighter than where it began.

September 25, 2026 Open to Students, Families & Community 450+ Attended Last Year
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The Theme

What is Radiance?

Every idea starts as a single spark: one person's curiosity, obsession, or quiet conviction. On its own, it's small. It only becomes radiance when others reflect it back, when a listener carries it further, adds their own light to it, and passes it on again.

That's the shape of this event. A speaker lights the first spark. The room reflects it. And by the time it leaves the building, it's grown into something none of us could have made alone.

Lineup

Meet This Year's Speakers

Meet the voices bringing Radiance to the stage this year.

Smera Karna

Smera Karna

9th Grade
About the Speech

Her speech will explore the fear of being bad at something and how that fear can prevent people from trying new things. Through her experience starting Bicode, she will show that growth begins when people are willing to be beginners.

Her audience will take away the idea that radiance is not about being the best or already knowing how to succeed, but having the courage to try before knowing whether you will shine.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies

In her free time, she enjoys robotics and engineering, where she is part of an FTC team. She also enjoys tutoring students through Bicode, helping them build their understanding and confidence in subjects such as math, science, and computer science.

Rohan Roy

Rohan Roy

11th Grade
About the Speech

His speech will discuss the contagious and powerful effects of positivity, which he has observed through cross country, and the ways to create that positivity.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies

In his free time he enjoys running and going to the beach.

Ahran Thaper

Ahran Thaper

9th Grade
About the Speech

His speech will discuss how different companies were created through radiance, and will highlight the risks these companies took to become what they are today.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies

In his free time, he enjoys competing on robotics teams and practicing calisthenics.

Ethan Yue

Ethan Yue

10th Grade
About the Speech

His speech will discuss the effects of certain sound frequencies on the brain, and how music and neuroscience can combine to help benefit healthcare.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies

In his free time, he enjoys music and neuroscience.

The Evening

How the night will flow

A rough shape for the evening. Exact times will be posted closer to the event.

Early Evening

Doors Open

Arrive, find your seat, and settle in before the show begins.

Opening

Welcome & Opening Remarks

CCA UNITE kicks off the night and introduces this year's theme.

Main Program

Speaker Talks

A series of talks from this year's speaker lineup.

Closing

Closing & Reception

Final remarks, followed by time to connect with speakers and each other.