Senior Capstone Project

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Senior Capstone Project

Jannings Places 3rd in Diocesan Capstone Competition

OLL is proud to announce that Sarah Jannings is the recipient of one of three St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships from the Diocese of Kalamazoo! She received this scholarship for placing third at the Diocesan level competition for her Capstone Project. Sarah researched a particular topic of interest surrounding the faith, wrote a paper, and presented her findings to a panel of eight judges at the Diocese. She was scored on her paper and the oral, visual, and interactive portion of her presentation. In the fall, Sarah plans to attend Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and study political science and pre-law.

Sarah is the daughter of Christopher and Kathleen Jannings of Benton Harbor.

2021 OLL Capstone Finalists

It is with great pride we announce and congratulate the finalists of this year's Capstone Projects: Andrew Glotzbach and Sarah Jannings!

Andrew and Sarah will now move on to the Diocesan level competition seeking scholarships that range from $500-$5,000. This is an incredible achievement as a senior and one that is held to the highest honors at OLL and the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Congratulations and Good Luck!

Capstone:
After their time in the building blocks of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, students continue to learn and live their faith throughout their time in our Catholic Schools. For our high school students, their academic careers culminate with their Senior Capstone Project. The Capstone Project is a graduation requirement that began during the 2015-16 school year. It originated to assist our students in being better prepared to defend their faith.

The Capstone Project requires a student to research a particular topic of interest to them surrounding faith, write a paper and present their findings to a panel of judges at their respective schools. The winning papers this year were entitled Homosexuality as a Disordered Desire - Glotzbach and No Salvation Outside the Church - Jannings. Each school’s top finalists move on to present to a panel of judges at the Diocesan level and compete for a St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship ranging in value from $500 - $5,000.

Andrew is the son of Patrick and Tracy Glotzbach of St. Joseph.
Sarah is the daughter of Christopher and Kathleen Jannings of Benton Harbor.
Capstone Project Additional Information

	Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School Downtown Campus Grades 6th - 12th Grade 915 Pleasant Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269-983-2511 Fax: 269-983-0883		Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School South Campus Grades PS - 5th Grade 3165 Washington Avenue St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269-429-0227 Fax: 269-429-1461		"Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rooted in Sacred Scripture and centered on the Eucharist, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School embraces the values of Education, Faith and Citizenship.”
	Diocese of Kalamazoo Policy on Non-Discrimination The Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The Schools of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs and activities, employment policies or contractual agreements.

Jannings Places 3rd in Diocesan Capstone Competition

2021 OLL Capstone Finalists