The Senior Project presentations took place on Thursday, Jan. 23, allowing the senior class to share about topics they felt passionate about.
These research projects are an essential part of the school’s graduation requirements, allowing students to explore subjects that align with their academic interests and future aspirations. Presentation guidelines required students to build a trifold, gather peer feedback via Google Forms, and present their findings to a panel of judges.
The event provided a platform for students to reflect on what matters most to them and how their interests might shape their future careers. For many, it was an opportunity to step into independent research and professional presentation, an experience they will carry long after graduation, according to Reed Dupont.
The presentations were divided into two categories based on length: AP English students delivered longer presentations, lasting 5 to 10 minutes, while other English students gave shorter, 3-minute presentations. This format allowed students to express their research in the way that best suited their coursework, said Dupont.
Judges, from teachers to school administrators, were assigned to specific students to ensure that each presentation ran within the allotted time. They gave notes on the presentation and asked questions to test the knowledge of the seniors.
Savannah Swallow, an AP English student, shared her experience afterward.
“It was helpful in allowing me to research a topic I’m interested in, one that could potentially benefit my future career,” she said.
Swallow, who aspires to become a teacher, focused her presentation on the significance—and lack thereof—of standardized testing for students.
“I wanted to explore whether standardized tests truly reflect students’ abilities or just teach them how to take tests,” she said.
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