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Wakefield School

Senior Theses

Class of 2021

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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.

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Kevin Arellano
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Immigration Without Limitation: The Social and Economic Benefits of Immigrants
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Izzy Bonin
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Tripping in Wonderland: The Therapeutic Benefits of Hallucinogenic Drugs on Depression
Movie Projector
Forbes Condon
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Movie Magic: Behind the Curtain of Special Effects in Hollywood
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Cooper Graves
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Undone By Fleas: An Analysis of The Black Death’s Role In Shaping Modern History
Video Game Console Blue
Odin He
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Game or Dream?: The Significance of Video Games
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Minwoo Ki
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Civilization or Colonization: How Belgium Conquered and Treated the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Men with Guns
Peter Laughlin
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The Golden Age of Antiheroes: The Legacy of The Sopranos
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Harrison McElroy
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Civil Rights and Modern Plights: An Examination of Civil Rights Ideologies from MLK to BLM
Stock Market Graph
Jack Pieja
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Buy Low, Sell High: The Significance of the Stock Market on the Nation and Its People
Parking Lot
William Rich
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Old Glory vs The Circle of the Sun: The Japanese Invasion of the U.S. Automobile Market
Soccer Match
James Sturdevant​
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Collective Billionaires: The Battle Between Fans and Owners for Control of the English Premier League
Happy Childhood
Conner Weaver
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The Silent Pandemic: The Effects of Adverse Child Experiences on Mental Health
Silhouette of Soldiers
Grayson Banning
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Behind the Isolation: A Soldier's Journey Through the Unrelenting Nature of PTSD
Athlete-crouched
Josh Carey
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It's Not Just a Flesh Wound: The Physical and Psychological Impact of Injuries on Athletes
Guitarist Performing
Robert Cunningham
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Whiplash!: A Critical Analysis of Metallica and Their Music
Beauty Portrait
Priscilla Gravett
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Dear Vogue, Tell Me I'm Beautiful: Western Culture's Influence in Shaping Beauty Standards
Digital social media
Rorry Jiang
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Social Media Changing the World: The Impact of Online Communication on Modern Society
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Jacolby Lacy
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Too Dark?: An Analysis of Colorism in the African American Community
Hiroshima Castle
Jesse Lee
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The True Cost: The Hidden and Unhidden Impact of the Atomic Bombs
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Anna McGrath
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The Uncrowned Emperor: An Examination of the Historiography of Julius Caesar
Basketball Stadium
Toby Rafferty Lewis
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Name Over Game: High School Basketball in the Age of Social Media
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Sophia Spytek
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Killer Kidneys: The Physical and Economic Dangers of the International Organ Trade
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Peter Toto
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Alexander the Greatest: An Analysis of the Military and Political Achievements of History's Strongest Leader
Dairy Farm
Henri Benefield
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Cowpoke: The Impact of Factory Farms on the Environment and the Welfare of Animals
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Alyssa Clark
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Into the Mind: An Analysis of the Complex World of Serial Killers
Parent and Child
Kat Doherty
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The First Role Model: The Psychological Effects of Parenting on Children
Automobile Interior
Bobby Guiney
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Autonomy Ahead: The Advantages, Disadvantages, and Impact of Autonomous Vehicles
Thinking Man on Couch
Rachael Keenan
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Fighting Back: A Guide for Patients and Families Newly Diagnosed with Crohn's Disease
Teenagers
Lindsey Lauer
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Coming of Age: An Analysis of the Teenage Film Genre
Rock On
Hayley Malinowski
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The Red Coats Are Coming!: An Examination of the Cultural Impact of the Beatles
Modern Architecture
Derek Pantel
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Creating Complexity: Frank Gehry's Deconstructivist Approach to Postmodern Architecture
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Walker Rich
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Bungle in the Jungle: The Failed Containment Policy of the Vietnam War
Vegetables
Fiona Steinour
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Becoming a Herbivore: The Nutritional Benefits of Vegetarianism
Sport Tactics
Ashwin Upadhyaya
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Amateurs or Professionals?: The Pros and Cons of Compensating Collegiate Athletes
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Graham Zontine
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"The Austin Auteur": An Analysis of the Films of Wes Anderson
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