Beyond the Cave

June 2015

Senior Edition

Top Senior
Projects
By Lauren Adams
Reporter

Each year, seniors are given the opportunity to submit an application

to be chosen as one of the Outstanding Senior Projects. The application
process includes answering the following two questions: What was
your project and how did it help the community? and Why do you
believe you should be considered for this award?
Of the students chosen, one or more are given a $1,000 scholarship
for having the best project. Eleven projects were chosen to be a part
of the best of group this year, and out of these, three students received
the scholarship.
The panel of judges for the award includes both teachers and local
business owners, all of whom decide upon which students really went
above and beyond the expectations for the senior projects.

Sierra Engle
Sierra planned and held a benefit dinner for
cancer patient Elijah Mainville. All proceeds
go towards his medical care.

Chelsea MagnanteWertz
Chelsea attended German lessons, in order
to learn the language, and then she translated
a children's book from English to German.

Emily Fishburn
Emily organized a science camp for kids, and
inspired them to pursue science.

One of the judges for the best of group, Tim Flavin, described, Ive
seen a lot of different types of projects, but there used to be a focus on
the community aspect. This year it was very diversified.
From hosting youth events, holding benefit dinners, and building bus
stops, the topics varied greatly this year, yet all proving to be beneficial
for both the community and the student body.
Preparation for hours on their projects, the effort put forth by the
seniors shined through during their presentations.
Todd Simonson, another judge, stated, This years individuals had
more self-confidence than prior years.
And while all the presentations were spectacular, the winners will be
announced on Tuesday, May 26 at Scholarship Night.

Katie Freeman

Ayla Buck
Ayla held a Christian youth retreat in March,
including games, worship, teachings from her
mentor, and team building projects.

Max Wulf

Katie Freeman threw a Valentines Banquet

for Beyond the Cave News in order to send the
paper staff to the National Journalism
Convention in Denver, Colorado. The
Convention took place in April. Her Senior
Project successfully raised $4000, which
aided in sending 22 of the staff members to
Denver.

Julia Jensen

Bryce Farrell

Julia put on a tea party in March, and used

the money from it to donate books to younger
children.

Bryce dedicated his time into building a bus

stop, which can now be seen on Yosemite
Road.

Max planned a golf tournament, which was

held at Mountain Springs golf course, and
included different contests with prizes and a
lunch included.

Gabbi GrandeEdralin
Planned and held a benefit dinner to raise
money for less fortunate children in the
Philippines.

Kyrsta Morehouse

Harley Hiles

Kyrsta held a makeup show which had

makeup looks ranging from beauty, to gore,
to special effects. Many students played a
part in her show, and had their makeup done
by Kyrsta, as well as special guest makeup
artists

Harley built a drone because he'd always

wanted to fly one, and he built it at the RC
runway near Pioria Flat.