Jake Hendrix’s senior project focused on earning his CDL license and getting involved with search and rescue operations. Through this project, he gained valuable hands-on experience in safety, teamwork, and emergency response. These skills will directly support his future career as a lineman, where responsibility, precision, and quick thinking are essential. (right)
Breyden Ogletree’s senior project focused on culinary arts. As part of his project, Breyden helped prepare and cook the school’s Thanksgiving lunch. He also gained hands-on experience at The Intersection, where he learned proper food preparation techniques, knife skills, and the importance of maintaining an organized and sanitary kitchen. During his time there, he worked as both a dishwasher and a prep cook while learning directly from the chef about the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a professional kitchen. Breyden plans to return to Seattle to continue gaining experience and expand his knowledge by working in different restaurants.
Olivia McFadden’s Senior project was based in education and the work that goes into being a teacher. Her research was done through job shadowing and interviews from Meadows valley’s very own elementary teachers. She explored all aspects of teaching from secondary to pre-school, taking a liking to the younger classes.
Xaiya Solis’s senior project was providing a band program for secondary students. The Meadows Valley school had recently lost their band program and, in Xaiya’s own words,“I was heartbroken without it.” She held practices and helped out with the current music teacher to put on the Christmas program.
Jacklyn Steiner’s project was providing support and awareness to breast cancer in the community. She organized a walk with her mentor and current breast cancer survivors as a part of the Susan G. Komen walk, a national use of bringing awareness to breast cancer. She made signs to promote the walk, gave out hot cocoa to participants, and made care baskets for current breast cancer patients in the local hospital.
