Is the Senior Capstone Needed?
Surrena Griggs
Surrena Griggs
The Senior Capstone is a project for seniors that introduces them to the life outside of school. There are several requirements that are put together in the end, such as a portfolio, letters, a mentor, and a presentation to put the information together. The purpose for this is to get the students familiar with future job and career purposes.
For some students, this project scares them, but others are elated to experience it. Kaylee Reese is one of those seniors who is excited to see how it all turns out. “I am actually about to present this week and I am excited to see it all come together and show the judges what I have done. I feel I have prepared enough, but I could be more prepared if I did not have other classes and things to study and prepare for.” Kaylee’s feelings did shift from the inception to now. “I was really scared at first, but I ended up having such a great experience.” One thing she will have to work and focus on is her presentation. “I hate presenting in front of people!! I get really scared, but once it is over I will be relieved.” Luckily, she has a couple of tactics to get herself through it. “I look at things like the back wall and remember to not speak too fast. It helps some, but I still get really bad anxiety before I present.” Kaylee understands the advantage of the senior project, but it also has its conflicts. “I feel like it does help prepare you for the real world after college, but it was time consuming along with everything else you have to do senior year, like college applications, sports, and classes.” Experiencing this, she obtained essential life lessons. “It helped me realize I really need to focus on what I want to do with my life and helped me communicate better.”
Braxton Lee, who is a junior, is also content about what the project has to offer. Until the final day comes, his feelings will stay the same. “I would think doing the senior project would be very interesting for me specifically. I think I would continue to like it because of the phase I am in right now with making movies. It would get me farther into doing movies.” Braxton would definitely use this opportunity to his advantage. His excitement comes from the fact he would be practicing what he loves. “It would be a reason to get a mentor and learn more about film and how to do it because that is what I want to do in life.” His primary concern would come from the presentation part. “I feel like the research will be the most work, but I would stress the most over presenting. With presenting, you have to learn how to talk in front of people, make it engaging, and not stutter over your words. Last year, I made a script for my photo essay in Dr. Spruill’s class, and I studied it so hard for like five days. When I got up there to speak, I was like I...um...eh...uh.” His idea of making this less stressful would be to start early. “Right now we could actually start figuring out what subject we would like to do it on. Figure out what interests you and then you would figure out where to find a mentor.” Braxton is one who would be fine with or without senior project. “I do not think it is really necessary, but I am ok with them having it.”
Senior project night is Thursday, November 15th. Seniors have been practicing during homerooms and different classes. With specific feedbacks and practice questions, they should be well prepared and ready for the big night. Afterwards there will be a celebration to reflect on the several presentations.
For some students, this project scares them, but others are elated to experience it. Kaylee Reese is one of those seniors who is excited to see how it all turns out. “I am actually about to present this week and I am excited to see it all come together and show the judges what I have done. I feel I have prepared enough, but I could be more prepared if I did not have other classes and things to study and prepare for.” Kaylee’s feelings did shift from the inception to now. “I was really scared at first, but I ended up having such a great experience.” One thing she will have to work and focus on is her presentation. “I hate presenting in front of people!! I get really scared, but once it is over I will be relieved.” Luckily, she has a couple of tactics to get herself through it. “I look at things like the back wall and remember to not speak too fast. It helps some, but I still get really bad anxiety before I present.” Kaylee understands the advantage of the senior project, but it also has its conflicts. “I feel like it does help prepare you for the real world after college, but it was time consuming along with everything else you have to do senior year, like college applications, sports, and classes.” Experiencing this, she obtained essential life lessons. “It helped me realize I really need to focus on what I want to do with my life and helped me communicate better.”
Braxton Lee, who is a junior, is also content about what the project has to offer. Until the final day comes, his feelings will stay the same. “I would think doing the senior project would be very interesting for me specifically. I think I would continue to like it because of the phase I am in right now with making movies. It would get me farther into doing movies.” Braxton would definitely use this opportunity to his advantage. His excitement comes from the fact he would be practicing what he loves. “It would be a reason to get a mentor and learn more about film and how to do it because that is what I want to do in life.” His primary concern would come from the presentation part. “I feel like the research will be the most work, but I would stress the most over presenting. With presenting, you have to learn how to talk in front of people, make it engaging, and not stutter over your words. Last year, I made a script for my photo essay in Dr. Spruill’s class, and I studied it so hard for like five days. When I got up there to speak, I was like I...um...eh...uh.” His idea of making this less stressful would be to start early. “Right now we could actually start figuring out what subject we would like to do it on. Figure out what interests you and then you would figure out where to find a mentor.” Braxton is one who would be fine with or without senior project. “I do not think it is really necessary, but I am ok with them having it.”
Senior project night is Thursday, November 15th. Seniors have been practicing during homerooms and different classes. With specific feedbacks and practice questions, they should be well prepared and ready for the big night. Afterwards there will be a celebration to reflect on the several presentations.