Chenxi: "This helped me be more life-ready. I now know how to handle a daunting project better. It also helped with time management. (I did the main design of the project all in one day.)"

Advika: "I'm able to express my emotions freely through the medium of Art. It also helps me hone my creativity and imagination skills. Oil painting has taught me patience and perseverance, exploring different painting styles has made me adaptable, while working on different topics has piqued my curiosity and forced me to come up with out-of-the-box ideas to depict my take on the solution."

Fenya:  "I do this because it's in my best interest to show who I am. I want the opportunity to showcase what fills me with JOY!! Moreover, I learned to practice patience, especially with failure and mistakes in recipes. I had to cope with feedback not up to par with my expectations and use that to aid me in my future recipes. As baking and tweaking can be monumentally time-consuming, the epiphany was evident; to remain in my area of prowess, I needed to commit and find more time to dedicate myself.  All in all, revolutionizing eating habits is something I've been doing for years and I finally took cooking and baking seriously into my own hands a couple of months ago. I want this skill to innately progress, but also at an improving speed (again, I need to practice patience). Now this all sums up to the sole reason that I am at peace when baking and cooking. I may be running around the kitchen like a chicken at least 60% of the time, but that's what brings me life. It can be stressful but I thrive off the stress-inducing situations (more so for cooking over baking). "

Mr. Lederer "It was truly inspiring to witness my students bring their lessons to life through their projects. The creative thinking displayed in the vibrant murals, the critical thinking evident in the carnivorous bog ecosystem and hydroponics, and the citizenship demonstrated through the helpful updates to our outdoor classroom and senior courtyard were remarkable. Each project highlighted the groups' skills and their strong grasp of ecological ideas. The collaboration and communication skills they honed throughout the process were on full display, as they shared their knowledge and insights with the school. This event is special because it empowers students to connect with the material in a way that’s deeply meaningful, fostering character and a genuine passion for learning."