By Kaitlyn Richards

Student writer

Every year, each member of Millis High School’s senior class completes a senior project. This project consists of writing a research paper, creating and producing a final product, as well as presenting their projects in front of their peers. Seniors work on their projects throughout the entire school year. The projects serve as a reflection on Millis as a school and a community. This year, the Class of 2023 got to follow in Millis High School alumni’s footsteps and presented their projects at the Millis Public Library. 

Many members of the senior class created projects with a science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics (STEAM) or global aspect to them. One of these projects was from senior Cynthia Argujio, who created a mural in the high school’s cafeteria for her senior project. As a STEAM scholar, Argujio chose an art theme. 

“My senior project was to paint a mural in the high school cafeteria; it depicted the connection between agriculture, food, culture, and community. For my presentation, I explained the steps I followed to design and paint my mural, and the motivation for choosing this for my senior project ” said Argujio. “Overall, I received lots of support and kind comments, not only from staff and students but also from other community members who admired the new mural.”

Some other projects done by seniors were Millis History Day, a 5K dog walk, and fundraisers to raise money for upgrades for the high school’s locker room. The projects allow seniors to have a great opportunity to give back to their community before they head after graduation in different directions beyond Millis.