Upper School
Capstone Showcase 

Fall 2020

Welcome to the Fall 2020 Capstone Showcase! Our Capstone students have devoted an entire semester to independently researching topics they are passionate about. Many of these students will go on to pursue degrees and careers in the fields of their research.

Traditionally, Capstone projects take on many formats, including films, exhibits, presentations, displays, and more. Due to our current unprecedented circumstances, this semester's students have prepared virtual presentations to display their growth. Below you will find a link to each student's presentation along with a brief video introduction to their projects.

I am so very proud of these students and their work this semester. Enjoy the presentations.

~Sarah Blan, Capstone Coordinator

Superinfection Behavior
Student: Paul Alexander

Capstone Supervisor: John Cordell, Upper School Science
Mentor: Dr. Hana M. Dobrovolny, Texas Christian University

Capstone Supervisor and Mentor: Daniel Lancaster, Upper School English

Capstone Supervisor: Shaen McKnight, Upper School Chemistry
Mentors: Dr. Eric Simanaek and Dr. Benjamin Janesko, Texas Christian University

Supervisor: Kathryn Perkins, Upper School Science
Mentor:  Dr. Howard Kelfer, Cook Children’s Neurology 

Supervisor: Dr. Heather Peace, Upper School Math and Science
Mentor: Kevin Cook, PhD, Research Postdoctoral Fellow, Children's National Hospital

Dance Choreography
Student: Jordan Diamond

Supervisor: Carrie Cheng, FWCD Director of Ballet
Mentor: Melinda Cantu, Dance Instructor, Dance Concept

Scapegoating in Pandemics
Student: Erin Fishman

Supervisor: Jennifer Giroir, Upper School History
Mentor: Colin Douglas ‘06, Upper School History

Supervisor: Sara Teegarden, Upper School History
Mentor: Bob Bandoni, Executive Director of Shoulder to Shoulder

Supervisor: Sherri Reed, Upper School Science
Mentor: Cody Miller, Global Program Advisor for Rustic Pathways

Effects of Exercise on the Brain
Student: Caroline Korman

Supervisor: Trainer Taylor Nelson-Cook
Mentor: Tim Reimann

Supervisor: Lisa Wallace, Upper School Student Media
Mentor: Kristin Wallach, Account Service Manager for Pavlov Agency

Supervisor: Lisa Wallace, Upper School Student Media
Mentor: Sean Wadsworth, Founder of the W Series

Supervisor: Shane Jenke, FWCD Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mentor: Jennifer Beck, Nutritionist

Supervisor: Jennifer Giroir, Upper School History
Mentor: Michelle Marlow, Speech Pathologist and Author