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Wakefield School
Senior Theses


Class of 2021
The Senior Thesis course is the culmination of all that the students have learned about writing, research, presentation, rhetoric, and organization. In a yearlong process, students examine and research whatever interests them and create a final product in both physical and digital formats.
Izzy Bonin
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Tripping in Wonderland: The Therapeutic Benefits of Hallucinogenic Drugs on Depression
Minwoo Ki
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Civilization or Colonization: How Belgium Conquered and Treated the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Harrison McElroy
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Civil Rights and Modern Plights: An Examination of Civil Rights Ideologies from MLK to BLM
Jack Pieja
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Buy Low, Sell High: The Significance of the Stock Market on the Nation and Its People
William Rich
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Old Glory vs The Circle of the Sun: The Japanese Invasion of the U.S. Automobile Market
James Sturdevant​
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Collective Billionaires: The Battle Between Fans and Owners for Control of the English Premier League
Grayson Banning
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Behind the Isolation: A Soldier's Journey Through the Unrelenting Nature of PTSD
Josh Carey
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It's Not Just a Flesh Wound: The Physical and Psychological Impact of Injuries on Athletes
Priscilla Gravett
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Dear Vogue, Tell Me I'm Beautiful: Western Culture's Influence in Shaping Beauty Standards
Rorry Jiang
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Social Media Changing the World: The Impact of Online Communication on Modern Society
Sophia Spytek
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Killer Kidneys: The Physical and Economic Dangers of the International Organ Trade
Peter Toto
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Alexander the Greatest: An Analysis of the Military and Political Achievements of History's Strongest Leader
Henri Benefield
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Cowpoke: The Impact of Factory Farms on the Environment and the Welfare of Animals
Rachael Keenan
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Fighting Back: A Guide for Patients and Families Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease
Hayley Malinowski
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The Red Coats Are Coming!: An Examination of the Cultural Impact of the Beatles
Derek Pantel
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Creating Complexity: Frank Gehry's Deconstructivist Approach to Postmodern Architecture
Ashwin Upadhyaya
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Amateurs or Professionals?: The Pros and Cons of Compensating Collegiate Athletes
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