Seniors Share Final Academic Concentration Projects Presentations

Presentations took place from 9am-1pm in 30-minute time slots, with options for friends and family to attend. These students also received a designation on their transcripts and special recognition when they accepted their diplomas. 

Below is a list of the Concentration graduates and a summary of their presentations. 

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Priscilla C. ’26, STEM Concentration in Women’s Health

Priscilla's presentation focused on vaginal health, emphasizing its importance and the need to break taboos. Her journey began with a biology term paper on vaginal microbiota, leading to a deeper interest in reproductive health. She interned with She Rewires, a women in STEM community, and co-taught a Wintermission class on vaginal health with Dr. Tuttle. Priscilla’s final project is a handbook on vaginal health, covering microbiota, hygiene, diet, and life stage changes. She also wrote a research paper on masculinity in urban China, which was published in the proceedings of the International Conference on Social Psychology and Humanity Studies 2026 Symposium.

Ava D. ’26, Humanities Concentration in African Studies

Ava presented on the genocide of Black Americans, using the Genocide Convention criteria to define genocide and citing historical and contemporary examples. She highlighted the impact of the war on drugs, particularly the crack epidemic, and its disproportionate effect on Black communities. Ava also discussed police brutality, the mistreatment of Black women in hospitals, and the overrepresentation of Black children in foster care. In conclusion, she emphasized the importance of voting and political literacy to combat these systemic issues.

Wren E. ’26, Fine Arts Concentration in Art History and Design

Wren highlighted her exploration of Chiaroscuro techniques and admiration for artists like Caravaggio during her presentation. She detailed her progression from using black backgrounds and harsh lighting to mastering oil paints and soft shading, sharing pieces from her AP art portfolio and Scientific Illustration class, as well as her award-winning piece from the Poe Museum Student Art Contest. Wren created a website with mock dating profiles of Renaissance artists as a way to educate students and document her Inspired Learning Summer Grant experiences. She also discussed her business, Picnics and Porches, and her plans to study art history and studio art at Kenyon College, aiming to continue her passion for Renaissance art.

Lauren G. ’26, Fine Arts Concentration in Technical Theater

Lauren shared her journey in technical theater, detailing her work on various Foxcroft productions, including lighting design for Radium Girls and Beauty and the Beast, and stage management for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as her work with an award-winning production in New Hampshire and work with the Stagecoach Theater Company in Ashburn, VA. Lauren highlighted her senior project, Our Town, which she directed, and the challenges of balancing directorial responsibilities with friendships. She also shared her college application process and her future goals in stage management, including working on Broadway and WWE events.

Maddie K. ’26, STEM Concentration in Forensic Entomology

Maddie presented her research on the effects of climate change on forensic entomology, detailing her interest in forensic science, influenced by true crime podcasts and TV shows like "Bones." She explained how climate change alters insect development and decomposition rates — key factors fluctuating temperatures, water and soil moisture, and urban versus rural environments — and discussed identification methods like DNA barcoding and future innovations such as cuticular hydrocarbons. She emphasized the need for more research to adapt to changing environmental conditions in forensic entomology.

Raven L. ’26, Fine Arts Concentration in Digital Illustration

Raven’s concentration focused on creating her own art business. She transitioned from traditional to digital art, using apps like ibisPaint and Procreate. Raven received an Inspired Learning Summer Grant to build her website, ultimately deciding to focus on commissions and social media. She has 1,900 followers on TikTok, 206,000 likes, and a viral video with 2.7 million views. Raven spoke about the evolution of her art style and discussed pricing strategies, branding, the challenges of maintaining a sustainable business, and her lessons learned, including the value of contracts.

Anais P. ’26, Integrated Studies Concentration in Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine

Anais centered her project on animal welfare and veterinary medicine, focusing on overpopulation and the challenges faced by animal shelters. She highlighted the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent overpopulation and the role of fosters in rehabilitating animals. Anais shared her experiences at the Middleburg Humane Foundation, where she worked with the adoption team and the on-site vet clinic. She emphasized the need for a streamlined adoption process and the impact of behavioral issues on adoption rates, and discussed the benefits and challenges of adoption events and the role of apps like Petfinder in the adoption process.

Caroline W. ’26, Integrated Studies Concentration in Environmental Science and Video Production

Caroline’s project focused on environmental consciousness and sustainability. Inspired by renowned oceanographer and Foxcroft's 2023 Alison Harrison Goodyear ’29 Fellow and Speaker Sylvia Earle, Caroline researched the impact of rising ocean temperatures on coral reefs, leading her to become scuba certified and create a documentary on coral reefs in Bonaire. She highlighted the challenges of plastic waste, and her participation in the NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Program and a battery recycling initiative. Caroline emphasized the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, sharing her experiences visiting and interning at recycling facilities, and the need for individual and collective action to combat environmental issues.

Congratulations to this year’s Concentration graduates and mentors on their hard work!