Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis Project

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What Is STP?

Working within the framework of the stated mission of Delmarva Christian High School – “to academically, physically, and spiritually prepare students to know and do God’s will for their lives” – the Senior Thesis is the culminating experience of the student’s time at DCHS.

The Multiple Aims of the Senior Thesis:

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An Opportunity to Exhibit Mastery on Chosen Topic

This course will provide an opportunity for students to publicly exhibit their mastery of the academic, technical, and spiritual curriculum and defend a position on a selected topic.
Reflections on Spiritual Truths

It will also allow the student to reflect on the spiritual truths that have been made evident through the guidance and instruction of their parents, the school staff, and the community of believers.
A Forum to Share Christian Worldviews

It will provide a forum for the student to articulate, both in oral and written form, the Christian worldview that has been nurtured and developed within.
Conclusion

Finally, it will allow students to declare their plan and intentions to pursue God’s calling for their life.

After completing a rigorously challenging 8-weeks during which each senior crafts his or her thesis-driven paper (average: 25 pages), students move on to the final phase of STP — a Keynote Presentation with Product (the product is intended to add a tangible element to their effort).

The Keynote Presentation runs approximately 20 minutes and includes a 5-minute, in-depth question-and-answer segment with an audience. The Product is also shown and explained to the attending members of the audience at this time. Below the calendar is a list of several product websites and pages created by the students.

Many seniors invite family and friends to view their presentations, and often DCS School Board members, staff, and entire classrooms of students fill the seats to view this very special, culminating moment in the lives of our seniors.

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Important Notes
- Last minute changes to the schedule are occasionally required.
- You may want to verify with the student before planning to attend their presentation.
- The doors to the presentation room close promptly at the time listed in the calendar.
- Please plan to arrive at least FIVE minutes early to allow everyone to be seated.
- The doors will not be re-opened once a student has begun his/her presentation.
Past Project Websites
2022:
- Briana Reigle-Fabber - Resources for Recovery
2021:
2020:
- Abby Agapito – Vaccine Infographic
2019:
2018:

STP SCHEDULE

STUDENT NAME	STP TITLE	DATE/TIME
Aaron Brown	Gun Control: Why We Need to Defend Our Second Amendment Rights	Mon., May 9, 9:15
Adam Garbrick	The EPA vs The Human Race	Fri., May 13, 8:30
Austin Harp	Why Steroids Should be Considered a Widespread Issue	Mon., May 9, 12:05
Briana Reigle-Fabber	Second Chances: How Winning the War of Addiction Takes Faith	Tues., May 10, 12:35
Brooks Parker	Professional Athletes: How the Players' Unions Give Them Too Much Power	Wed., May 11, 9:45
Chase Wilson	Trade School vs. College: The Benefits of Attending a Trade School Over a University	Thurs., May 19, 9:45
Chi Matthews	The World of Trades	Fri., May 20, 9:15
Christian Hermann	The Overdiagnosis of ADHD	Tues., May 10, 8:30
Conrad Rukowicz	The Perfect Diet Solution	Tues., May 10, 1:05
Dakota Whaley	Making an Impact: Three Ways Christian Psychologists Are Making A Difference	Mon., May 16, 9:15
Dillon Koster	Technology’s Impact: The Impact Technology Has on Children and Teenagers' Social Skills	Tues., May 10, 9:15
Emily Jones	The Decrease of Male Nursing: The Reasons Behind the Decline of Male Nursing in Our Society	Tues., May 17, 9:15
Gabriel Ceresini	Def is Pointless: How the Def System Does Not Work and is Destroying the Diesel Industry	Fri., May 13, 9:15
Gavin Catron	Capital Punishment: How Capital Punishment is Justifiable	Fri., May 13, 12:05
Grace Swain	Effects of Social Media: How Social Media Influences Poor Body Image and Eating Disorders	Tues., May 17, 12:35
Isabelle Donihue	The Essential Home: Discovering the Vitality of In-person Church	Mon., May 9, 1:05
Jaanai Chavez	The Effects Living and Parenting Conditions Have on Children: Children Need Safe, Stable Housing and Responsive Parenting	Wed., May 18, 12:40
Jeremiah Hannah	The Reality of Acting: Why Christian Actors Should Be Careful About The Roles They Choose To Portray	Thurs., May 12, 12:40
Joel Evans	The Dying Art of Work: How the Trade Industry is Dying and Losing Popularity	Wed., May 11, 1:15
Kacy Hampton	Substance Abuse: The Disease Model of Addiction	Thurs., May 19, 12:40
Kaela Mitchell	Level It Out: Breaking Down Barriers And Reaching For Equality in Healthcare	Mon., May 16, 1:05
Lauren Henderson	Animal Abuse in Science: How Animals are Treated Cruelly and Inhumanely for Scientific Research.	Mon., May 9, 8:30
Linh Ha	Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Solutions To The Organ Shortage Crisis	Mon., May 16, 12:05
Lou Fleurima	Mental Health in the Classroom: How Mental Health Can Be Prioritized in School	Fri., May 20, 12:05
Makayla Heinrichs	The Key Role Pesticides Have On Humans and the Environment	Fri., May 13, 1:05
Mark Melson	Get Real With Realtors: The Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Agent	Tues., May 17, 12:05
Michael Hart	Time to Slow Down: The Social and Economic Effects of Fast Fashion	Wed., May 11, 12:40
Noah Culver	The Right to Repair: How the Right to Repair Can Change How We Constantly Replace Our Products and, in turn, Reduce E-waste	Thurs., May 12, 9:45
Olivia Giltner	Childhood Sports: The Benefits of Sports in a Child’s Development	Mon., May 16, 8:30
Riley Briggs	Killing in War: Is It a Sin to Serve and Kill in War?	Fri., May 20, 8:30
Seader Bennett	The Students vs. The Tests: Why Standardized Testing Does Not Reflect the Intelligence of Every Student	Wed., May 18, 9:45
Sierra Troyer	Counseling in Christ: How Christian Counseling Is the Key to Healing	Tues., May 17, 8:30
Taylor Dukes	The War on Military and Veteran Suicide: a Solution	Mon., May 16, 12:35
Trey Magee	Pornography: The Destructive Effects of Pornography	Mon., May 9, 12:35
Zach Smith	Professionalism: How Professionalism is not Based on Appearance but on Character	Tues., May 10, 12:05
Zachary Desiderio	Social Media for Good: How Social Media can be Used Properly	Fri., May 13, 12:35