MICHEAL OMONIYI, WOOLWICH POLYTECHNIC - GREENWICH

Micheal moved us with his powerful speech about 'Poverty - were you there'.  He would like to study medicine at university and would like to be remembered 'as the man who made a change.'

DINA EL-DEEB, PADDINGTON ACADEMY - WESTMINSTER, KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

"What the mind believes, the body can achieve" is Dina's favourite quote as she believes you can achieve anything in life if you put your mind to it. 

MAX WINSTON, JFS - BRENT

Max entertained us all with his witty and intelligent speech on "Not even semi-important".  If Max were stuck on a desert island, he would like to take Michael Jackson (bit tricky now!) to keep him entertained.

ROMA WELLS, LATYMER SCHOOL - ENFIELD

Roma would like to use her words to influence people's lives by becoming a newspaper columnist.  Her three desert island luxuries would be Poppy her dog; Alan Carr to keep her laughing and an everlasting jar of Nutella!

TIMOTHY ARMOO, CITY OF LONDON ACADEMY - SOUTHWARK

Tim believes that we should 'live and let live' by living life to the full, taking risks and overcoming hurdles whether mentally or physically.  Let's hope that Tim overcomes any nerves on 9th July!

EMILY STUBBINGS, MILL HILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - BARNET

Emily's journey to Regional Finalist has taught her to believe in herself and her ability as it has given her the courage and confidence to 'Speak Out!' She is unsure what her future career path holds but would like to make a difference in the world and just be happy!

ENAM AHMOD, BOW BOYS SCHOOL - TOWER HAMLETS

Enam's top three tips on life for a Year 7 student would be: never be afraid; be humble and be who you want to be - not what others want to see.  Wise words indeed - let's hope Enam isn't afraid at the Grand Final!

HANNAH WARSAME, FEATHERSTONE HIGH SCHOOL - EALING

Psychology interests Hannah and she would like to pursue a career in this field.  She would like to be remembered as the girl who when told she cannot do something, only tried harder. 

THOMAS FOLLEY, WHITMORE HIGH SCHOOL - HARROW

Thomas' entertaining speech on 'Loving Life' kept us all entertained and impresses the judges at the Harrow Regional Final.  He would love to work as a stand-up comedian and would like to be remembered for this love of life.

BEVERLEY NKETIA, ROYAL DOCKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - NEWHAM

Beverley's three desert island luxuries would be: a computer for unlimited internet; toiletries and an unlimited supply of food and water - very wise!  She would like to make a differenc to people in the future by becoming a psychotherapist.

JOSEPH GOODMAN, ST CECILIA'S SCHOOL - WANDSWORTH

"An eye for an eye make the world go blind" is Joseph's favourite quote by Gandhi.  Joseph would like to pursue a career in the Media as he likes being the centre of attention - he'll certainly have his 3 minutes of fame on 9th July!

OLUFEMI KALEJAIYE, BEAUCHAMPS HIGH SCHOOL - CENTRAL ESSEX

Olufemi would also like to become a lawyer and would like the world to remember him for the way he hopes to help and inspire coummunities and nations around him.

MAYWARD MARTINDALE, NORBURY MANOR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COLLEGE - CROYDON

Mayward's favourite quote is one from her Mum: "God made me special, that's why I'm unique".  She first heard it when she was in primary school and has been in her head since to call on when feeling a little low.

ALEX OLIVER, GAYNES SCHOOL - HAVERING

Alex would choose a speed boat, petrol for the speed boat and a spare engine for the speed boat for his three desert island luxuries!  He would like to be remembered for his honesty and modesty.

ANNA REYNOLDS, SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS - SOUTHEND & ROCHFORD

"To the world you are just one person, but to one person you are the world" is Anna's favourite quote.  Anna enjoys music and German at school but likes to think she's someone who would try anything, even if the thought of it terrified her!

SAI PRUDHVI ULLURI, TIFFIN SCHOOL - KINGSTON

Sai's speech on 'Taking Risks' inspired everyone including the judges at the Kingston Regional Final.  If Sai becomes the "Speak Out" Challenge! 2010, he would wake up every morning with a massive smile on his face!

MAE-LI EVANS, HAGGERSTON SCHOOL - HACKNEY

If Mae-Li were to be crowned the 2010 Jack Petchey "Speak Out" Challenge! she would look a little confused but then grin like a cheshire cat once the news had sunk in!  Will we see that cheshire cat smile - who knows!

IDRIS SOBANDE, CENTRAL FOUNDATION SCHOOL - ISLINGTON

Idris' speech on 'Is the world ready for a black James Bond' caught the judges attention and entertained the Islington audience.  Naturally, Idris would like to be an actor when he's older and really does dream of being the first black James Bond - good luck Idris!