MORGAN ANDERSON
What is your senior project?
I’m making a local business documentary and I’m including Restore Massage and Mijitas Mexican Kitchen.
What is one thing you have learned during this project?
I’ve learned that local businesses are so interconnected and depend on each other more than I realized. Also, starting a business is not as hard as it seems if you have a good support group and relationships.
What was your challenge in completing this project?
The biggest challenge was getting it going after coming back from Japan. I didn’t want to do any work and I just wanted to be done with school, but the whole interview process has been very insightful and I’m enjoying talking to people about their business.
How does your project benefit the community?
I hope to provide more awareness, support, and profit through my project.
Why did you choose this project?
I chose this project because of the negative impacts that COVID had on locals. I wanted to give even more revival and exploration into the businesses that would motivate the rest of the community to support in any way they can, even if it’s just saying hello.
SOLIANNA HALABISKY
What is your senior project?
A Salish sea showcase.
What is one thing you have learned during this project?
I have only learned more wonderful things about the amazing environment that we live in.
What was your biggest challenge in completing this project?
Time.
How does your project benefit the community?
Gives people a free dance show to go to and teaches people to appreciate the environment.
Why did you choose this project?
Because I love dance and I love science.
AVA ASHCRAFT
What is your senior project?
Redoing the high school weight room.
What is one thing you have learned during this project?
How to paint.
What was your biggest challenge in completing this project?
Patience.
How does your project benefit the community?
It provides a cleaner environment for students.
Why did you choose this project?
I wanted to give back to the athletic department in some way because it has been a big part of my high school experience.
Jazlynn ‘Jaz’ Lideros Beach
A mini golf tournament to fundraise for the animal shelter.
Skye Bouchard
A brochure of secret spots on Orcas.
Gracyn Chamberlin
I am creating reusable name holders for seniors and where they are going next year.
Scarlett Coffey
Puzzles for the Ferry.
Sintia Cruz Hernandez
Creating books of Horse Photography for riders.
Isaac ‘Figgy’ Figueroa
Planning two weeks of spirit days for the high school.
Forest Frausto
Track and Field fundraiser.
Kristian Freeman
I am designing and installing a “Welcome to Orcas Island: Home of the Vikings” sign at the ferry landing to commemorate the bond between Viking’s Athletics and the local community.
Isabel Guerra
Easter egg hunt and bake sale fundraisers as well as renovations at Children’s House.
Zane Howard
Teaching a basic finance class to middle schoolers.
Kevin Ibarra-Garcia
A wooden quote wall in the boys locker room.
Mira Johnson
Upcycling thrifted clothes.
Sylvia Johnson
Painting a mural at the Funhouse.
Daniel Kasperski
Creating and demonstrating a miniature hydraulic excavator.
Dagny Krüger
A biodiversity display at the senior center; a garden with lots of native plants.
Romero ‘Remy’ Lago
3 on 3 basketball tournament.
Robin Limbach
I am designing and 3d printing a travel version of Catan.
Dante Ljubic
I am doing an Orcas Island Travel Guide consisting of where to stay, where to eat, activities, myths and legends, etc.
Lili Malo
Vikings Broadcast.
Juliette McKenney
I am making an exhibit on the origins of tourism on Orcas at our history museum.
Valery Melendez Rodriguez
Making clothes with recycled fashion.
Marley Moxley
I am making a Viking sign for our softball dugout over in Buck park.
Finn Ontjes
I am doing photography of historic CCC structures for the orcas museum and putting them on an app along with their location and relevant info.
Sofia Mahony-Jauregui
Creating giant Jenga.
Savoya Prejean-Sanders
Building a free library box.
Kiley Quill
A resource closet at the Peach Pit filled with things like condoms and hygiene products.
Lluvia Quintero-Carrion
Building a picnic table for the Funhouse.
Angelie Salan
I am mending and altering clothes.
Demetrio Salinas Cruz
A soccer event.
Alexandria Sanders
I am making/selling recipe cards using recipes from locals on the island and the proceeds will go to the food bank.
Calvin Saxe
Building a shop table for Brett McFarland’s classroom.
Rhya Segault
A community yoga class.
Otto Sprenger
Making a metal fire pit/brazier to donate to the school.
Molina Stone
Creating a documentary about bees as well as a bee “hotel.”
Alexander Sullivan
Creating a card game for the Senior Center.
Henry Walker
Creating a historically accurate wooden viking sword for the school that can be displayed.