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and project management. All of which are skills that people need to navigate the real world.
Amy has been spearheading the senior project for about over ten years and she had realized that the project itself was an Ex- tended Learning Opportunity. "It is quite an achievement for the students," she said. "They do this thorough research, and you can see how good they feel after they present everything. They have this kind of 'I did it moment.'"
As always, Yeakel has really seen so much growth and passion that has gone into these projects. “It’s enriching and very diverse;
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along the way, they struggle, but when they struggle is when they learn and grow, and that is the beauty of it. Life has hard things, but it's beautiful coming out on the other side, and that’s what these students are doing.”
When asked about what her favorite part of running the se- nior project was, Yeakel stated that there were two significant parts. "One of the best things about it is those little quiet mo- ments people don't typically see. Like I said before, they have these 'I did it moments,' or those silent 'I accomplished something big, and I'm proud of myself' mo- ments. It's fantastic to see those 'wow' moments when the stu- dents can really bask in the glow of their accomplishments."
The other big part of why she loves the project so much is "those high profile moments as well. You can see a change after the project has been completed. There have been moments when student projects have become so high-profile, such as when Paige Fischer raised awareness for Jes- sica's Law. These projects can just turn into something so far-reach- ing."
Undoubtedly, the purpose of the senior project is to provide these seniors with skills they can use to navigate the real world. Still, not only that, but the com- pletion of the project shows something so much more. These students learn through the pro- cess, and upon completion, they can not only make authentic changes in the community but also make a difference in their own lives. And that is the ulti- mate achievement as they move forward.
The Senior Project Showcase for the students who choose to pursue honors will be held on May 14th, 2025.
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