Go Night - Sophomore Year

For my presentation on saving our ecosystems, I focused on the importance of protecting the environment and the small actions we can take to make a difference. To support my message, I organized and participated in a cleanup at a local park where I helped pick up trash and remove litter. This hands-on experience showed me how pollution harms natural habitats and how even simple efforts like picking up trash can help protect wildlife and keep ecosystems healthy. Sharing this with my classmates and their families helped raise awareness about our responsibility to care for the planet. 

Thank You Project - English

Kyo (Susan) Black

For our project to thank the cafeteria staff, my group and I wanted to find a meaningful way to show our appreciation for all their hard work. We created a wall covered with colorful sticky notes where students and teachers could write messages of thanks and encouragement. We also organized a small treat by giving the kitchen staff donuts as a way to brighten their day. This project helped me understand the importance of recognizing the efforts of people who often work behind the scenes and showed me how simple gestures can make a big difference in making others feel valued.

Geometry Careers - Math

Kyo (Susan) Black

For my project, I created a slideshow about different careers that you can pursue with a degree in geometry. I researched various jobs where knowledge of geometry is important, like architecture, engineering, computer graphics, and more. I included descriptions of what each career involves and how geometry skills are used in real life. Putting together the slideshow helped me learn more about how math applies outside of the classroom and gave me ideas about future career paths. It was fun to explore how something I study now can be useful in many different fields.

Summit Night - Sophomore Year

For my project, I created a documentary that explores the prejudice and discrimination LGBTQ people face both in my school district and around the world. I started by researching different forms of prejudice, including bullying, exclusion, and legal challenges that LGBTQ individuals experience. I interviewed students, teachers, and community members to hear firsthand accounts of what it is like to live with these challenges. I also included stories from around the world to show that this is a global issue, not just something happening locally.

Throughout the process, I learned a lot about the courage and resilience of LGBTQ people who continue to fight for their rights and acceptance despite facing hardships. I wanted my documentary to not only inform but also inspire viewers to be more understanding and supportive. Making this project helped me develop skills in research, interviewing, and video editing. Most importantly, it gave me a powerful way to use storytelling to promote empathy, raise awareness, and encourage positive change in my school and community.