Spotlight on Senior Projects
A capstone for all who graduated from St. Andrew's, Senior Projects present a one-of-a-kind opportunity to follow a passion, serve a community, create something meaningful or tackle an issue.
View these Senior Project highlights from the Class of 2024 and imagine what is possible!
View these Senior Project highlights from the Class of 2024 and imagine what is possible!
Senior Projects are the capstone assignment and a graduation requirement for every senior at St. Andrew’s. Following months of proposals and planning, the month of May is dedicated to their projects. Students are asked to pursue an interest, follow a passion, create something, investigate a complicated issue, solve a problem, or serve a community. At the end of the month, seniors present what they have learned to family, faculty, and friends.
The most recent Senior Projects have been as diverse and innovative as the Class of 2024 themselves. From hands-on maker projects to service-oriented efforts, the projects demonstrate the seniors’ abilities to apply their learning, but also reflect the unique spirit they bring to the St. Andrew’s community. Here is only a small selection of the 103 remarkable Senior Projects accomplished by the Class of 2024.
The most recent Senior Projects have been as diverse and innovative as the Class of 2024 themselves. From hands-on maker projects to service-oriented efforts, the projects demonstrate the seniors’ abilities to apply their learning, but also reflect the unique spirit they bring to the St. Andrew’s community. Here is only a small selection of the 103 remarkable Senior Projects accomplished by the Class of 2024.
Finley Ahearn '24 volunteered at Lirios Pediatrics, a community clinic that provides free healthcare to uninsured children. She undertook special projects, such as revamping and translating a patient feedback survey into multiple languages, and connected families in need to Lirios at outreach events. Inspired by the clinic's founders and their commitment to healthcare equity, Finley continued to volunteer over the summer.
Bella Benke ‘24 learned the art of metalsmithing and created a collection of jewelry inspired by Art Deco, Gothic, and Victorian art and architecture. After a long designing and conceptualizing process, she worked under the guidance of a mentor to hone metalsmithing techniques like precision soldering, filing, sanding, etching, and patina. Throughout the process, she experimented, problem-solved, and saw her abilities improve. At the end of her project, Bella had completed a collection of a bracelet, multiple pendants, and several pairs of earrings, bringing her unique designs to life.
Grace Stalcup ‘24 built a traditional Hawaiian surfboard called an alaia. Intrigued by Hawaiian culture and inspired by their approach of building things with their hands, Grace learned woodworking skills to create her own board. Many surfers are enthusiastic about Alaia boards because of their unique appearance, the challenge of riding a board with no fins or other attachments, and their minimal environmental impact.
Grace Stalcup ‘24 built a traditional Hawaiian surfboard called an alaia. Intrigued by Hawaiian culture and inspired by their approach of building things with their hands, Grace learned woodworking skills to create her own board. Many surfers are enthusiastic about Alaia boards because of their unique appearance, the challenge of riding a board with no fins or other attachments, and their minimal environmental impact.
Ben Stapleton ‘24 wrote, directed, and produced Pressure, an original short film. Over the month, Ben navigated the complexities of assembling a cast, planning the shooting days, directing actors and non-actors alike, and editing the film to ensure a cohesive narrative flow. The result was a polished film that highlighted Ben’s technical skills as well as the ability to persevere through the many challenges inherent in film production.
