Senior Thesis

2026 Senior Thesis Presentations

Senior thesis presentations will occur April 27 - April 30, 2026 in the Upper School Library. All presentations are open to the public. Only children who can remain seated and quiet throughout the 1-hour presentation should attend. Presentations will begin promptly on time. Please arrive early. Doors will be locked during presentations.

All presentations will be streamed live on KnightTV and recorded.

Date & Time	Senior	Thesis
Monday, April 27
8:00	RyLeigh Jones	Doubting and Questioning
9:30	Hailey Childs	Tears are a Man's Best Friend
11:00	CoraMay Snider	God's Design for Life - Conception Through Adulthood
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Aydia Tipton	Bridging Cultures: Understanding Differences Strengthens Communities and Careers
2:45	Judah Schulz	Importance of Not Settling...Called to Do More
4:15	Ben Maybin	The Future of Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Laylan Bundy	Resisting the Helper: How Fear Distorts Our Response to the Holy Spirit
7:30	Craig Caswell	Divine Design: Life From a Materialistic Worldview
Tuesday, April 28
8:00	Faye McMillian	The Daily Pursuit of Glorifying God
9:30	Faith Tyner	Don't Judge a Book by its Cover: Seeing the Whole Individual
11:00	Parker Ehl	The Problem of Worldview Apathy
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	John Friedman	Can Christians Truly Serve God While Chasing Success?
2:45	Ethan Hernandez	Anxiety Within Community
4:15	Ava Reneau	The Sisyphean Task of Living
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Jaxon Carrasco	From Fear to Hope: A Christian Perspective on Death
7:30	Matthew Helzer	Making Your Faith Your Own Through Habit Formation
Wednesday, April 29
8:00	Zane Logan	How to Party: Relearning the Discipline of Reasoned Disagreement
9:30	Josie Reed	Music and the Mind
11:00	Jaden Muse Fulgham	Food for Thought: Fueling the Mind and Spirit
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Bogdan Corzine	How Earthly Adoption Paints a Picture of the Gospel
2:45	Calleigh Murphy	Wonderfully Made - IVF and the Pursuit of God's Kingdom
4:15	Landry Williams	God's Strength in Our Weakness: Overcoming Trials Through Faith
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Grant Bartlett	Relentless Ambition
7:30	Noah Clayton	Overcoming Masculine Passivity
Thursday, April 30
8:00	Caroline Crawford	Choosing the Abundant Life
9:30	Maddie Valles	Faith Like a Child: The Role of Nostalgia in Restoring a Childlike Heart
11:00	Eli Doke	Misconceptions About Grief and the Failure of Comfort
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Riggs Baxter	Scared Money Don't Make Money
2:45	Mariah Davis	Designed to Quit: Overcoming Biological and Social Programming
4:15	Ethan Hammontree	What is the Meaning of Life?
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Avani Zubiate	Thankfulness is a Tense Subject
7:30	Abby Jarrett	What Art Can Teach Us About History and Culture

2025 Senior Thesis Presentations

Date & Time	Senior	Thesis
Monday, April 28
8:00	Mitchel Fisher	Zombie Leadership
9:30	Brantly Cooper	The War on Children: Dangers of Society
11:00	Connor Alleman	The Relationship of Technology and Theology
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Gage Strong	The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health
2:45	Gabe Catalano	Servant Leadership
4:15	Carter Nolen	The Importance of Becoming a Leader
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Sophia Sirgo	Birth Order Psychology: Understanding Ourselves to Achieve Greatness
7:30	Henry Friez	Understanding Why We Do Things: Revealing Purpose
Tuesday, April 29
8:00	Kynadee Shepard	Children of Divorce: What is to Be Gained From Such a Difficult Loss?
9:30	Lilly Kate Johnson	How Can I Help You? How to Help Others Without Hurting Yourself
11:00	Callie Layh	Embracing Solitude: Finding God in Loneliness
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Cameron Gilbert	The Roles and Benefits of Work Ethic in a Christian Life
2:45	Levi Bayley	Anchored in Faith: Your Unique and Personal Relationship With God
4:15	Bryson Cowan	Bridging the Gap: Psychological and Religious Roots of Moral Division
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Kayson West	Mastering Mentorship: Cultivating Success in Others
7:30	Nathan Skaar	Video Games for Useful Habits
Wednesday, April 30
8:00	Luke Beran	The Importance of a God-Centered Theology
9:30	Kaleigh Sherrill	The Church's Role in Adoption
11:00	Gavin Herring	The Dangers of the Modern Diet
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Brock McNeely	Using God-Given Talents in a Secular World
2:45	Lydia Perea	The Valley of Shadows: A Christian's Perspective on Suffering
4:15	Addie Dunn	Don't Settle
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Christelle Katada	Snap Out of It: The Dangers of Distraction and How to Combat Them
7:30	Jenna Perea	Firm in Conviction, Soft in Spirit: Holding Truth and Love Together
Thursday, May 1
8:00	Lydia Patterson	Joy Through Childlike Faith
9:30	Drew Wiggins	Stealth Influencers: How Introverts Lead
11:00	Riley Lloyd	How Is the Image of God Present in Music?
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Hudson Beard	Computing Consciousness
2:45	GracieAnne Miller	Searching for Shalom
4:15	Joe Dunn	To Frame or Be Framed, That Is the Question
5:00	*Break*
6:00	Logan Gilbert	Breaking Stereotypes
7:30	Caroline Christopher	Reaching the Deaf Community With the Gospel
Friday, May 2
8:00	Reese Casey	Reexamining Biblical Womanhood
9:30	Julia Lancto	Wake Up and Dream With God
11:00	Bailey Daves	Winning the Race by Slowing Down
11:45	*Lunch*
1:15	Eli Hale	Art and the Christian Faith
2:45	Cash Crunk	Legacy
4:15	Keira Cochran	Looking for Rainbows in a Black and White World
5:00	Break
6:00	Lilah Cravey	God's Design for a Woman's Voice

2024 Senior Thesis Presentations

Senior thesis presentations will occur April 29 - May 3, 2024 in the Upper School Library. All presentations are open to the public. Only children who can remain seated and quiet throughout the 1-hour presentation should attend. Presentations will begin promptly on time. Please arrive early. Doors will be locked during presentations.

All presentations will be streamed live on KnightTV and recorded.

2024 Senior Thesis Schedule

Date & Time	Senior	Thesis
Monday, April 29
8:00	Sienna Velasquez	How Hurry Hinders Us
9:30	Cody Munoz	Failing Forward
11:00	Rhett Snider	Do Hard Things
11:45	Lunch
1:15	Carlee Britton	Conversation Skills Amid Impatience and Narcissism
2:45	Merritt Blong	Joyfully Just Do It
4:15	Evyn Berridge	God's Perfect Design
5:45	Nathan Swallow	Living in the Spirit and Out of the Spotlight
Tuesday, April 30
8:00	Kam Armstead	Identity in Christ Throughout Life
9:30	Jude Stephens	Apathy…That was a Lot of Work
11:00	Levi Lacy	Ethically Artificial: Navigating AI's Moral Maze
11:45	Lunch
1:15	Jonah Stephens	Purpose Found
2:45	Brock Richardson	Small Changes Make the Greatest Difference
4:15	Canyon Ryden	The Healing Power of Nature
5:45	Kaleb Weeks	Brotherhood
Wednesday, May 1
8:00	Joel Doke	Ideal Approach to Mental Health
9:30	Frida Gonzalez	Can Love Cause Pain?
11:00	Jaci Williams	Unforgiveness Is a Poison
11:45	Lunch
1:15	Susan Schulz	The Heart of Worship
2:45	Jonathan Agnew	Kindness or Niceness
4:15	Julia Schulz	Spiritual Warfare at Work
5:45	Bethany Tate	Saving Women's Sports
Thursday, May 2
8:00	Olivia McRee	Glorifying God Through Community
9:30	Ayla Folmer	Dopamine Detox: Resting in the Lord
11:00	Afton Bundy	Introverted Leaders Guide to Leading in a Loud World
11:45	Lunch
1:15	Konnor Benton	The Word to the Wise
2:45	Kambree Lawdermilk	Respecting Biblical Gender Roles
4:15	Josh Sturdivant	The Work of His Hands
5:45	Anthony Scaglione	Who's Your Authority?
Friday, May 3
9:30	Abigail Tyner	The Father Heart of God
11:00	Jace Weger	Managing Freedom
11:45	Lunch
1:15
2:45	Mialynn Cochran	Embracing Neurodiversity
4:15	Georgi Shoumaroff	Simple Love has Saved Us
5:45	Mia Bryant	Reality through the Lens of Story

2023 Senior Theses

Date & Time	Senior	Thesis
Monday, May 1
8:00	Simi Stilwell	Achieving Restoration Through Holistic Health
9:45	Libby Ann Sparks	Nostalgia
11:30	Skyler Ryden	How to Passionately Smash Every Expectation
12:30	Lunch
2:00	Daniel Christopher	The Difficulty of Pride
3:45	Kenedi Carter	The Devil’s Greatest Weapon
5:30	Annie Pendergrass	Neither Hot Nor Cold
7:15	Jacob Bell	Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Tuesday, May 2
8:00	Emma Beth Miller	A Life-Changing Relationship with the Holy Spirit
9:45	Nathan Bell	A Christian’s Guide to Homosexuality
11:30	Breck McDuffey	Breaking a Broken Mindset
12:30	Lunch
2:00	Logan Acuff	Being the Light of Christ
3:45	Hannah Littleton	Are You an Idolator?
5:30	Kaylea Littleton	Resolving Conflict in Dismissive World
7:15	Revyn Strong	Leading Authentically
Wednesday, May 3
8:00	Sarah Friedman	Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
9:45	Kylie Menasco	Doubt: Making the Wall That Blocks God Out Into a Bridge Which Brings Us Closer to Him
11:30	Brett Beran	Long Obedience in the Same Direction
12:30	Lunch
2:00	Reagan Layh	Cultivating Excellence
3:45	Cameron Pool	Helping Others Through Understanding
5:30	Tavin Jones	Navigating the Healthcare System
7:15
Thursday, May 4
8:00	Annalee Dunn	Why Are We Lonely?
9:45	Melissa Fu	Restoring Vibrancy of Humanity Through Literacy
11:30	Grayson Skiles	The Growing Presence of Social Anxiety
12:30	Lunch
2:00	Parke Swallow	Overcoming a Heart of Stone
3:45	Evan Lopez	Stoicism in the Light of Christ
5:30	Thaden West	Competition from a Christian Perspective
7:15	Ava Smith	Hidden Scars: Effects of Child Abuse
Friday, May 5
8:00	Leslie Carrigan	Bridging Gaps in Politics
9:45	Miles Fisher	A World of Imitation
11:30	Diana Keeler	Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food
12:30	Lunch
2:00	Hannah Patterson	Trust the Lord in His Perfection
3:45	Dane Rundgren	The Humility of Connection
5:30	Emily Crawford	Imago Dei in the Special Needs Community
7:15	Dalton Meeker	Truth: The Harmonizing of Reason and Emotion

2022 Senior Thesis Presentations

Click on the topic for a direct link to each livestream.

Monday, April 25
8:00 am	Harper Hightower	Receiving Rest Through the Sabbath
9:45 am	Paytan Parham	A Life Well-Lived (in honor of the life of Presley)
11:30 am	Kyle Martinez	Stewardship & Animal Conservation
12:30 pm	*Lunch*
1:30 pm	Jake Culbert	Why We Should Follow the Constitution
3:15 pm	Jules Dent	Criminal Justice System on Trial
5:00 pm	Lucas Lacy	God’s Beauty in a Dark Universe
6:45 pm	Ava Speer	Death: Bringing Clarity of Purpose to Life
Tuesday, April 26
8:00 am	Elise Grigsby	Forgotten Battlefield
9:45 am	Avery Struble	Re-Envisioning Femininity
11:30 am	Maddy Hunter	Motivation vs. Discipline
12:30 pm	*Lunch*
1:30 pm	Jason Cochran	Wholistic Approach to Mental Health
3:15 pm	Madison Cowan	Cultivating Biblical Confidence
5:00 pm	Callie Doke	Honest Communication
6:45 pm	Paul McMillian	Living as Christ Would
Wednesday, April 27
8:00 am	Kyler Kirk	Abandoning Mediocrity
9:45 am	Jared Wacker	Struggles as Opportunities
11:30 am	Peter Goeke	Pursuing Knowledge and Balancing Emotion
12:30 pm	*Lunch*
1:30 pm	Grayson Layh	Battling Depression
3:15 pm	Hannah Glover	Thy Will or My Will
5:00 pm	Victoria Alvarado	The Gift of Struggle
6:45 pm	Ryan Sturdivant	Seeing Perspectives to Better Communication
Thursday, April 28
8:00 am	Jasper Williams	Developing Godly Relationships in the Outdoors
9:45 am	Caedmon Echols	The Forgotten Art of Chivalry
11:30 am	Bennett Casey	Racial Conversations in Reality
12:30 pm	*Lunch*
1:30 pm	Hagan Berridge	What is a Leader?
3:15 pm	Abigail Cain	The Healing of a Divided Nation
5:00 pm	Garrett Kelly	Sharing the Gospel in the Face of Compromise
6:45 pm	Emma Westfall	Created to Feel
Friday, April 29
8:00 am	Clayton Kelly	Faithfulness in the Valleys
9:45 am	Luke Elliott	Christian Disciplines
11:30 am	Josh Patterson	Music in the Mind
12:30 pm	*Lunch*
1:30 pm	Cort Miller	Finding Satisfaction Through Faith
3:15 pm	Cameron Pipkin	Question That Which You Don’t Understand

2021 Senior Thesis Presentations

	Monday, April 26
8:30 am	Jake Englestad, The Sanguine Stoic
10:30 am	Abby Pendergrass, What is Your Plan?
12:30 pm	Kacy Miller, The Virtue of Argument
2:30 pm	Frances Goeke, In the World, Not of the World
4:30 pm	Madelynn Marecle, Attitude of Gratitude

	Tuesday, April 27
8:30 am	Drew Littleton, Hope and Motivation in Trial
10:30 am	Anelise Candia, Finding Freedom and Identity and Christ
12:30 pm	Rachael Harper, Living the Story-Formed Life
2:30 pm	Marin Casey, Why Desires Influence our Search for Truth
4:30 pm	Kenna Bayley, Competition in a Christian Life

	Wednesday, April 28
8:30 am	Gabe Beattie, The Beautiful Path
10:30 am	Leah Speed, Who Needs a Hero?
12:30 pm	Nate McQueen, Effects of Film on Culture and the Individual
2:30 pm	Brooke Benson, Different Paths to Connect with God
4:30 pm	Addi Todd, Fostering Hope

	Thursday, April 29
10:30 am	Alexander Agnew, Restoration of a Christian World

2020 Senior Thesis Presentations

Monday 4/20/20

10:30 - Leia Beattie “Emotions as God Intended”

1:30 - Jennifer Coco “ Unique Conscience of Psychopaths”

3:30 - Grant Berridge “Boldness for Christ in a World of Conformity”

Tuesday 4/21/20

8:30 - Melissa Weaver “The Christian Response to Homelessness”

10:30 - Kaleigh Boyt “Renewing Your Mind”

1:30 - Chloe Parker “ The Purest Love”

3:30 - Kori Kirk “ A Gift to be Given”

Wednesday 4/22/20

10:30 - Caleb Patterson “ Facing Your Fears”

1:30 - Caden Corzine “Life Together”

3:30 - Cass Covert “Objectivity of Truth”

Thursday 4/23/20

8:30 - Levi Hoffman “Power of Fitness in the Mind, Body and Spirit”

10:30 - David Harper “How Not to Lose a Culture War”

1:30 - Nik Telschow “Toxic Masculinity”

3:30 - Jessie Barrett “Technology: Helpful or Harmful?”

Friday 4/24/20

10:30 - Luke Glover “Service and Its Hidden Purpose”

2019 Senior Thesis Presentations

DeLaney Beattie "Creatures of Story"

William Berry "Traditions and Progress in the Modern World"

Lauren Boyt “Silent Seasons”

Savannah Cain “Ripping off the Band Aid”

Stephen Calverley “The Greatest Commandment”

Ethan Childers “To Think or Not to Think”

Julia Cloyd “Overcoming the Grip of Shame”

Jackie Copley "The Whole Heart"

Cailin Culbert "On Science and the Supernatural"

Genevieve Daniels "The Challenges of Loving Others"

Kyle Driver “Science Points to the Existence of God”

Conrey Echols “The Beauty of Water”

Aaron Giffin "The Rewards of Perseverance"

Hallee Hightower “Living Abundantly Amidst Giants”

Christian Kennard "The Living Gifts"

Jon Michael Markgraf "The Enduring Art of Leadership"

Josiah McDougall “God’s Purpose for Evil”

Cole Miller "Following Opportunity Instead of Passion"

Lizabelle Russell "The Fight for Understanding"

Laura Kate Sparks “Winnie the Pooh and Optimism Too”

Kate Stallings “Stretch to Strengthen”

Cammie Stokes “The Beautiful Life”

Grace Weatherl "Even As I Have Loved You"

Phoebe Westfall "Biblical Submission and the Path to Freedom"

Please note: senior orals are made available with parental permission