Motivational speaker and author Terrence Talley recently delivered a message of hope and a call to make positive life choices to more than 375 students at two North Dakota high schools.
The Sept. 1 presentations at Divide County High School and Tioga Central High School were part of North Dakota-based Bank of Tioga’s Promise motivational speaker series, and were an extension of the bank’s pledge to reinvest 10 percent of its net income back into the community.
Talley’s message was reportedly especially important as students face bullying, peer pressure and family trauma. “Terrence uses his childhood and relationship with his parents, heartbreaking moments and now the joy of being a father to help convey an unforgettable message for students,” the bank stated.
“We are grateful to be able to provide high-quality speakers as a way to pay it forward in our local communities and especially for our youth,” added Bank of Tioga President Savanna Hendrickson. “The power of stories is engaging and emotionally impactful for both students and teachers.”