Masuk High School’s 6th Annual Senior Capstone Presentations

l. to r.: Ben Kealey, Diana Wallet, CJ Vickowski

Written by Ken Rider.

MONROE, CT -- On Thursday, May 24, over 200 Masuk seniors successfully completed their Capstone Project Presentations. In addition to the Masuk faculty, 85 community volunteers joined as judges. Coordinators Ken Rider and Carl Bodnar attribute the success of the program to the students, parents, staff, and strong support of the larger Monroe community.

With over 50 different topics, students presented on fashion design, marine sciences, beekeeping, local government, dentistry, and the martial arts, to name a few. In addition, 12 students took part in a Capstone program designed by the Monroe Police Department.

l. to r.: April Ostrosky, JoAnn Bell, Ava Wieser, Mike DeCarlo, Kaitlyn Craig

A Capstone Project consists of a student choosing a high interest topic and finding a mentor with expertise in the chosen field. Next, the student completes a minimum of twenty hours of fieldwork while compiling a portfolio of research and written reflections. As a culminating event, all students conduct an 8-12 minute presentation before a panel of judges. All seniors must successfully complete a Capstone Project in order to receive their Masuk diploma.

Congratulations to the Masuk seniors and good luck in your future endeavors!

For anyone interested in being a community judge for the presentations in May or in serving as a mentor, please email capstone@monroeps.org.