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Ozark Seniors Showcase 21 Capstone Projects Highlighting Passion, Research and Real-World Learning

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Ozark Seniors Showcase 21 Capstone Projects Highlighting Passion, Research and Real-World Learning

Students at Ozark High School are wrapping up their senior year by sharing 21 unique research and passion projects through the 2026 Senior Capstone experience. Covering topics ranging from music, theater, and photography to leadership, politics, special education, and community impact, each student created a personalized website to showcase their learning, creativity, and growth.

“Many of these projects were inspired by the classes, conversations, and relationships students have built throughout their time at Ozark," Capstone teacher Jodi Samsinak said 

The Senior Capstone project is designed to give students the opportunity to dive deeper into a topic of interest, conduct research, and present their findings through creative and professional digital portfolios. Explore their projects below

2026 Senior Capstone Projects

  • Miles Porter: What is the value of family photography?
  • Andrew Hayes: What physical requirements do special education classrooms need for student success?
  • Sam Coody: How does instrumental/classical music help with stress relief?
  • Adalina Rioux: How does intercultural competence affect empathy and intelligence?
  • Emmeline Westpheling: How do murals impact the environment?
  • Robbie Hembree: What are the social, emotional, and community benefits of theater?
  • Miranda Elliott: How does fashion empower women?
  • Ella Justice: What are the continuing effects of food hunger?
  • Emory Cope: How can an implication of philosophical lenses in daily society improve our communication and introspective perspectives?
  • Zakary Knowles: What are the benefits of woods classes?
  • Ella Kozlov: How does the communication barrier between ESL students and teachers affect the mental health and ability to learn English in students?
  • Rowan Garner: How does dance and movement impact development and communication for special needs individuals?
  • Phabion Rosario: Why should younger students be introduced to leadership, discipline, and teamwork at an early age? Are they prepared to challenge themselves and grow?
  • Madison See: How do videos and photos affect memories?
  • Jayden Gregorio: How can I use different elements of film — light, composition, color, and script — to create an intense emotional experience for the viewer?
  • Cayden Irons: How have political discourse, polarization, misinformation, and fake news reshaped newsrooms, and in what ways do these changes affect voting behavior, civic trust, and democratic engagement?
  • Eathan Branch: How are video games made and how can they affect our emotions and actions?
  • Lizzie Thompson: Why do we retell stories?
  • Addison Houghton: What are the benefits of having a community garden?
  • Kaitlyn Houghton: Why is there an increase in farmers' mental health?
  • Jacob Gibson: How can I spread the love of music and how can I talk about the ways you can use it outside of band?