B-E Seniors Present Their Senior Experience Projects
By Sydney Hoffman on April 23, 2019
B-E senior class presented their Senior Experiences to the public during the Senior Expo at the Emery site Monday, April 15 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and during Jury Day at the Emery site Wednesday, April 17 throughout the school day. Parents, students and community members were invited to the Expo for the seniors to practice, but only the invited judges were able to watch and critique on Jury Day, or the final test.
Senior Experiences are a requirement to graduate from B-E. The purpose of the project is to allow the student to demonstrate the knowledge and maturity that he/she has gained during the course of his/her education. The project must be a “learning stretch,” meaning that it must go beyond what one already knows or has experienced. The Senior Experience is a four-part process consisting of a research paper, a project/product that is an extension of the research, an oral presentation and completion of a portfolio.
Abigal Arend’s project was titled B-E Buddies. She and her friends would travel to the Bridgewater site once a month to play games with the special needs children. Her teacher mentor was Whitney Fisher, and her personal mentor was Jessie VanLeur.
Jamin Arend’s project involved organizing and implementing a three on three basketball tournament at the Emery fun days and a five on five basketball tournament in the new Emery gym. His teacher mentor was Scott Schultz, and his personal mentor was Steve Arend.
Tessa Burnham’s project involved organizing for a highway patrolman from Mitchell to speak to the high school girls about self-defense and awareness. Her teacher mentor was Oliva Forman, and her personal mentor was John Lord.
Kyler Claggett’s project involved organizing and implementing a soccer tournament in the Emery multipurpose room. His teacher mentor was Scott Schultz, and his personal mentor was Jared Anderson.
Taylor Clark’s project involving selling root beer floats to raise money for the special education program. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Nicole VanLeur.
Bella DiGioVanni’s project involved weaning distressed calves using nose flabs. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Jeremy Lehrman.
Carter Dye’s project required him to use carpentry skills to build a shed. His teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and his personal mentor was Cody Hanssen.
Jevin Eddy’s project involvement hatching and raising pheasants for sale and release. His teacher mentor was Joanne Ernster, and his personal mentor was Paul Nelson.
“I decided to raise pheasants for my project because I have always been interested in wildlife and hunting,” Eddy said. “At the time I chose my topic, I was planning on going to SDSU for Wildlife and Fisheries, but now I plan to attend MTI for Welding and Machinery.”
Kinzer Glanzer’s project involved raising money for colon cancer research. He sold rubber ducks before a basketball game, in which the participants would try to throw the ducks aiming for the hula-hoop in the center of the court at half-time. His teacher mentor was Frankie Nelson, and his personal mentor was Jean Clarke.
Vanessa Hofer’s project involved making tie blankets for the Children’s Hospital. Her teacher mentor was Oliva Forman, and her personal mentor was Karri Roling.
Sydney Hoffman’s project involved writing the March issue for the Farming Families magazine sent out to rural families in the Turner, Hutchinson, Davison and Hanson counties. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Mindy Gross.
Ashley Horvath’s project included her involvement with Pine Ridge mission trips over the last few years. Her teacher mentor was Joanne Ernster, and her personal mentor was LeAnn Heltzel.
Darby Hurd’s project involved organizing and implementing the first annual “Arts in the Park” with the homeless of Sioux Falls. After a food truck provided the participates a meal, t-shirts were then tie dyed. Her teacher mentor was Tim Zorr, and her personal mentor was Harriet Monson.
“I plan to major in Psychology or Social Work and minor in Art, so this project combined both of my interests by working with the homeless of Sioux Falls to create art and give them a fun, free night,” Hurd said. “I already have a passion for helping the homeless shaped by the time I have put in helping my mom with Church on the Street activities.”
McKayla Kirby’s project involved organizing and implementing a prom walk-through at the Diamond Care Center. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Melissa Tschetter.
Katelyn Kotas’s project involved cancer awareness. She organized and implemented an ovarian cancer football toss, silent auction and volleyball dig pink night. Her teacher mentor was Patricia Lager, and her personal mentor was Becca Zeeb.
Kristin Kotas’s project involved creating a website for her t-shirt business. Her teacher mentor was Frankie Nelson, and her personal mentor was Brittany Haiar.
Mercedes Mesman’s project focused on STEM education by putting on a chemistry show for the junior high students. Her teacher mentor was Wesley Hilton, and her personal mentor was Bethany Lehrman.
Cate Meyer’s project focused on career exploration with the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh graders. She instructed the classes using the new SD Zello curriculum. Her teacher mentor was Tim Zorr, and her personal mentor was Frankie Nelson.
Aaron Parizek’s project involved making and selling cookies to help fund the choir trip to New York this summer. His teacher mentor was Connie Whistler.
Joslyn Schrank’s project consisted of beginning a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at our school. She planned lessons for the volleyball team in the fall, began a “fifth quarter” lesson after basketball games in the winter and hosted “Power in Prays” every other Wednesday morning in the spring. Her teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and her personal mentor was Jerry Roskens.
Sarah Schultz’s project involved planning and implementing a “Day of Service” with the high school, in which groups were divided out to complete different community service projects within the community. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Christa Tusha.
Sawyer Schultz’s project involved executing a Call of Duty Black Ops tournament. His teacher mentor was Patricia Lager, and his personal mentor was Andy Erickson.
Nick Thon’s project involved constructing a privacy planter box for Dayna Jones’ new home. His teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and his personal mentor was Dayna Jones.
Jada Wethor’s project consisted of promoting character education. She taught lessons of character to the sixth-grade class and job shadowed middle school teacher Sue Rayman in preparation of her lessons. Her teacher mentor was Connie Whistler, and her personal mentor was Joy Berg.
Sierra Wollmann’s project involved executing a tailgate meal before a football game to raise funds for the Learning Bridge daycare in which she works. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Katlyn Heiberger.
With the weight of Senior Experiences off their shoulders, the senior class now gears up for graduation May 11 at 3 p.m. in the new Emery gym.
Senior Experiences are a requirement to graduate from B-E. The purpose of the project is to allow the student to demonstrate the knowledge and maturity that he/she has gained during the course of his/her education. The project must be a “learning stretch,” meaning that it must go beyond what one already knows or has experienced. The Senior Experience is a four-part process consisting of a research paper, a project/product that is an extension of the research, an oral presentation and completion of a portfolio.
Abigal Arend’s project was titled B-E Buddies. She and her friends would travel to the Bridgewater site once a month to play games with the special needs children. Her teacher mentor was Whitney Fisher, and her personal mentor was Jessie VanLeur.
Jamin Arend’s project involved organizing and implementing a three on three basketball tournament at the Emery fun days and a five on five basketball tournament in the new Emery gym. His teacher mentor was Scott Schultz, and his personal mentor was Steve Arend.
Tessa Burnham’s project involved organizing for a highway patrolman from Mitchell to speak to the high school girls about self-defense and awareness. Her teacher mentor was Oliva Forman, and her personal mentor was John Lord.
Kyler Claggett’s project involved organizing and implementing a soccer tournament in the Emery multipurpose room. His teacher mentor was Scott Schultz, and his personal mentor was Jared Anderson.
Taylor Clark’s project involving selling root beer floats to raise money for the special education program. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Nicole VanLeur.
Bella DiGioVanni’s project involved weaning distressed calves using nose flabs. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Jeremy Lehrman.
Carter Dye’s project required him to use carpentry skills to build a shed. His teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and his personal mentor was Cody Hanssen.
Jevin Eddy’s project involvement hatching and raising pheasants for sale and release. His teacher mentor was Joanne Ernster, and his personal mentor was Paul Nelson.
“I decided to raise pheasants for my project because I have always been interested in wildlife and hunting,” Eddy said. “At the time I chose my topic, I was planning on going to SDSU for Wildlife and Fisheries, but now I plan to attend MTI for Welding and Machinery.”
Kinzer Glanzer’s project involved raising money for colon cancer research. He sold rubber ducks before a basketball game, in which the participants would try to throw the ducks aiming for the hula-hoop in the center of the court at half-time. His teacher mentor was Frankie Nelson, and his personal mentor was Jean Clarke.
Vanessa Hofer’s project involved making tie blankets for the Children’s Hospital. Her teacher mentor was Oliva Forman, and her personal mentor was Karri Roling.
Sydney Hoffman’s project involved writing the March issue for the Farming Families magazine sent out to rural families in the Turner, Hutchinson, Davison and Hanson counties. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Mindy Gross.
Ashley Horvath’s project included her involvement with Pine Ridge mission trips over the last few years. Her teacher mentor was Joanne Ernster, and her personal mentor was LeAnn Heltzel.
Darby Hurd’s project involved organizing and implementing the first annual “Arts in the Park” with the homeless of Sioux Falls. After a food truck provided the participates a meal, t-shirts were then tie dyed. Her teacher mentor was Tim Zorr, and her personal mentor was Harriet Monson.
“I plan to major in Psychology or Social Work and minor in Art, so this project combined both of my interests by working with the homeless of Sioux Falls to create art and give them a fun, free night,” Hurd said. “I already have a passion for helping the homeless shaped by the time I have put in helping my mom with Church on the Street activities.”
McKayla Kirby’s project involved organizing and implementing a prom walk-through at the Diamond Care Center. Her teacher mentor was Karen Roudabush, and her personal mentor was Melissa Tschetter.
Katelyn Kotas’s project involved cancer awareness. She organized and implemented an ovarian cancer football toss, silent auction and volleyball dig pink night. Her teacher mentor was Patricia Lager, and her personal mentor was Becca Zeeb.
Kristin Kotas’s project involved creating a website for her t-shirt business. Her teacher mentor was Frankie Nelson, and her personal mentor was Brittany Haiar.
Mercedes Mesman’s project focused on STEM education by putting on a chemistry show for the junior high students. Her teacher mentor was Wesley Hilton, and her personal mentor was Bethany Lehrman.
Cate Meyer’s project focused on career exploration with the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh graders. She instructed the classes using the new SD Zello curriculum. Her teacher mentor was Tim Zorr, and her personal mentor was Frankie Nelson.
Aaron Parizek’s project involved making and selling cookies to help fund the choir trip to New York this summer. His teacher mentor was Connie Whistler.
Joslyn Schrank’s project consisted of beginning a Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at our school. She planned lessons for the volleyball team in the fall, began a “fifth quarter” lesson after basketball games in the winter and hosted “Power in Prays” every other Wednesday morning in the spring. Her teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and her personal mentor was Jerry Roskens.
Sarah Schultz’s project involved planning and implementing a “Day of Service” with the high school, in which groups were divided out to complete different community service projects within the community. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Christa Tusha.
Sawyer Schultz’s project involved executing a Call of Duty Black Ops tournament. His teacher mentor was Patricia Lager, and his personal mentor was Andy Erickson.
Nick Thon’s project involved constructing a privacy planter box for Dayna Jones’ new home. His teacher mentor was Jeff VanLeur, and his personal mentor was Dayna Jones.
Jada Wethor’s project consisted of promoting character education. She taught lessons of character to the sixth-grade class and job shadowed middle school teacher Sue Rayman in preparation of her lessons. Her teacher mentor was Connie Whistler, and her personal mentor was Joy Berg.
Sierra Wollmann’s project involved executing a tailgate meal before a football game to raise funds for the Learning Bridge daycare in which she works. Her teacher mentor was Alyssa Soto, and her personal mentor was Katlyn Heiberger.
With the weight of Senior Experiences off their shoulders, the senior class now gears up for graduation May 11 at 3 p.m. in the new Emery gym.
