Senior Thesis: What It's Like, Why We Do It, and Why It's Worth It

Season 3
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April 2, 2024

In this episode, two seniors from last year's (2023) graduating class reflect on the process of our Rhetoric School capstone course, Senior Thesis. Students John Spead and Meg Coughlan are joined by our upper school Writing and Senior Thesis teacher Ms. Caroline Nixon as they talk with Head of School Ty Fischer about the rewards and challenges of this rigorous course, which culminates the classical Christian education process.

About our Guests

Sarah Caroline Nixon

Upper School Writing Teacher

John Spead

Meg Coughlan

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