Today, we bring you the final part of our 2025 Senior Highlights series. Be sure to catch up on part one and part two. Each post features our seniors individually: their plans for the future, a few of their answers to some Q&A, and a link to their Senior Project presentation.
Every spring, our high school seniors present their capstone Senior Projects with a professional presentation summarizing their work. Anyone who attends is sure to be impressed with their depth of thought, confidence, and poise. Be sure to check out some, or all, of these culminating projects! Our seniors have all joined the great conversation; let us witness and experience it alongside.
Lily Moore
After high school, Lily plans to attend a Cal Poly SLO.
Favorite hobbies? Painting, singing, hiking and cooking.
Important skill everyone should have? The ability to be kind to everyone, even people you dislike.
Best advice for incoming freshmen? Believe in yourself and don’t procrastinate.
Senior Project: On Beauty
Keithan Olson
After high school, Keithan plans to attend Cal Poly SLO.
Favorite SLOCA memory? All of the SLOCA Retreats.
Best advice for incoming freshmen? Don’t spread yourself too thin. School’s important, but don’t make it your entire life. Go have some fun as well.
Favorite hobbies? I love to bake, take photos, go camping, and watch and play sports.
Senior Project: Chasing the Jackpot: Why We Crave Risks
Esther Newman
After high school, Esther plans to attend Westmont College.
Important skill everyone should have? Social skills.
If you could move anywhere in the world…New Zealand or Greece, because I have always wanted to go there.
Favorite hobbies? I love reading, sewing, cooking, and hanging out with friends.
Senior Project: Strike First, Strike Fast: A Practical and Moral Guide to Self-Defense
Annabella Priest
After high school, Annabella plans to attend Westmont College.
If you could move anywhere in the world...New Zealand. I’ve always wanted to go there, and it seems like a beautiful place to live.
Favorite musical artists? SZA, Billie Eilish, The Beatles, Abby Powledge (it honestly changes every other week)
Show you binge-watched? Gilmore Girls (it’s not embarrassing, everyone loves Gilmore Girls!)
Senior Project: Drugs and Alcohol: The Effects on the Addict and their Loved Ones
Sophie Rohr
After high school, Sophie plans to attend Gonzaga University.
Favorite hobbies? I love playing volleyball, reading, going to the beach, and hanging out with my friends.
Important skill everyone should have? The ability to think critically.
Any pets? I have a dog named Bubbles.
Senior Project: Glass Children: How Families Can Best Support Them
Madeline Smith
After high school, Madeline plans to attend Cuesta College.
Favorite musical artists? Amy Winehouse, Fiona Apple, and Lana Del Rey.
Favorite hobbies? Baking, reading, gardening, and video games.
If you could move anywhere in the world…A tropical island because it’s beautiful and relaxing. I could have a smoothie shop and surf on the weekends.
Senior Project: Behind the Scenes: What is Directing?
Kaitlyn Spann
After high school, Kaitlyn plans to attend Cuesta College.
Favorite hobbies? I love to read, sing, and hang out with my family and friends.
Important skill everyone should have? I think every person should be able to speak to adults respectfully and coherently.
Any pets? I have 2 dogs: Millie (6.5) and Josie (1), and 4 chickens.
Senior Project: How Can We Tell Her Story?
Daniel Talley
After high school, Daniel plans to attend Cuesta College.
If you could move anywhere in the world…Tokyo, Japan, because of the history, food, and architecture.
Important skill everyone should have? Grit.
Favorite hobbies? Sports and hanging out with friends.
Senior Project: Hospitality the Ethiopian Way
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
