For my capstone project, I did a watering planter with five different plants that I planted, the frame of the watering planter bed is made of wood that I worked to earn money and buy the wood and polish and cut it for the planter that I was building. The reason I chose to do a watering planter for this project is that this project represents a trade that I would like to continue after high school, and I found it handy for me to build something like this. Another reason that I build this water planter is that I wanted to donate to the school I spend four years learning and helped me define my skills after high school, which the idea of building this planter was to donated to the school, which this was something that I could give back to my school.

When I was a child, never in my life did I know what I was going to do or see, but I followed the path of a warrior. I’ve always seen SLA as a haven for me to come and express myself to the fullest, and I can be myself when at any other place I am an outcast. I’m glad I came to this school, as I got to be me and me only. Brighter days are ahead of us, and I want to show what I learned by creating this music video for my capstone. This project I’ve worked on is the biggest one I’ve done since being at this school. I’ve worked on big ones before, but this tops everything, as it took time to do. The edits, the camera work, and the ideas behind everything are essential to this capstone’s creation. Music is something I’ve never really thought about doing, but I’ve found out that I like to make it, so this helps me out. ‌The hours it took to craft the work I’ve done is substantial but I hope everyone who sees this video gets a lesson learnt out of this! Death by a Stray is my original work, and it’s always going to be in my heart as one song I’ve put my all into. I’m just making more creations possible because I’ve created this work of art. I am happy I’ve done this; I can proudly call it my own. I hope you enjoy!

EVIDENCE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1poOh7FB1BsGvWknvygsHRQftOYnOh4N7?usp=sharing (music video inside)

Transferring to SLA was a big, new step for me.I had to adjust to the environment and the new way of learning. While other students had been accustomed to SLA’s core values for three years, this was my first year getting used to them. Picking a senior project to do was difficult for me, I wanted to do something I was passionate about but also something that tied into the SLA core values. For my project I decided to bring back a neighborhood event called The Hair Harvest, that had been stopped due to covid. The Hair Harvest is always held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and started as a way of helping to boost spirits during the holidays, especially for those who are less fortunate. The event took place at the Ford Pal Center located at 631 Snyder Ave. At the event, local people in the neighborhood and from neighboring shelters could come to the Ford Pal Center and receive free hair cuts and hair styles, free manicures, free food and drinks, live music and entertainment, and so much more.

Event Website: https://sites.google.com/scienceleadership.org/the-hair-harvest/home?authuser=0

During my childhood, there were many moments when I couldn’t use my full creative potential. I would scribble in notebooks here and there and cut out snowflakes from notebook paper. There are so many imaginations and creative abilities in children. That is why I decided to start a Sunday school arts and crafts class for the students at my community church for my senior capstone. Cambodian Baptist church is a beautiful place that offers guidance into religion and faith. I grew up taking classes, but none of them dealt with art. This arts and crafts class gives children the opportunity to show their lessons creatively. I planned out different projects every Sunday for the students to do after their lessons. Each project is according to the lesson they were taught beforehand and the holiday of the week. All the projects led to a collage that the students put together at the end of the capstone which they get to hang up around the church. The students were able to present the lessons they learned in a creative form and brighten up the church. More students gradually started coming to church and teachers have told me how much their understanding of the lessons has grown as well as their attention span. This led me to continue the arts and crafts class even after my capstone. I saw how much imagination and creativity the students have and I knew there were more to come. I’m glad I could be a part of their creative childhood and impact my church.

EVIDENCE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hggpBjyPJn19jWZ0bDWxPc9wBpVmmv0m?usp=share_link

BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki96LgHIiG96NaMhFAIE2iXrqHZata98HRKGSsLUTrw/edit?usp=sharing

Period poverty is defined as the lack of menstrual products and education, which is something many low-income women and girls face every month. I chose this because women all over Philadelphia wake up with their periods, but not everyone is able to manage them. Some women have to use items such as rags, socks, towels, and more in order to manage their bleeding, which isn’t good for the health of their vagina’s. Some women have to ration with the little menstrual products they do have, meaning keeping pads and tampons in for longer than what you are supposed to which could lead to toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a life-threatening complication caused by bacterial infections. For my Capstone I held six bake sales and raised over eight hundred dollars in order to buy menstrual products. I donated these products to “No More Secrets, Mind Body Spirit Inc.”, a non-profit organization ran by a mother and daughter, Lynette Medley and Nya McGlone, who give back to women in Philadelphia who aren’t able to afford menstrual products.

For my capstone, I decided to create a poetry book that illustrates what community I identify myself within. Poetry is something that I’ve always done, but kind of got out of it a couple years ago, so I thought that I could start writing again and hopefully continue to write. I wrote 20 different poems and organized them together into a book to share with others. By creating this, I felt like I can be able to help people like me connect within their communities and maybe hopefully start writing poetry.

Here’s my poetry book:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EHLIniJUagQM1ZnxWud-cGXde89_6alx/view?usp=share_link

For my Senior Capstone, I made a 17-minute documentary about the leadership, growth, discipline, and other core values of the SLA basketball team. The documentary includes films of games, practices, and interviews with some of the people who were part of the team. I spent many hours editing the film footage to capture the ups and downs of the season. My goal was to make something with a positive message and to inspire others to become better and to learn from their mistakes.

I learned so much about myself during the working process. The lessons I learned during the basketball season and in the making of this documentary can be applied to many aspects of life and I will take them with me on the journey of becoming the best version of myself. I was really passionate and excited to create this documentary so I hope you can enjoy and learn from watching it.

The file is too large so here is the link to the documentary.

I chose to create a website dedicated to immigration resources due to its immense significance in my life. Growing up with immigrant parents and residing in an area where immigrants are prevalent, I have witnessed firsthand the importance of immigrants. In the United States today, over 40 million people are foreign-born, highlighting the significant impact of immigration on American society. Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in shaping American culture, society, and the nation’s economy. Their unwavering determination and pursuit of a better life have been the driving forces behind the American dream

Link to my website- https://sites.google.com/scienceleadership.org/immigrant-appreciation/home

Link to annotated bibliography- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PWnAn1buh36SUeuaPxrq-g0EGSAq8KdDi8AuUT1fzPE/edit?usp=sharing

For my capstone project, I chose to do something that would be important to me and that would have a positive impact on people. For over 20 years my father has worked as a Respiratory Therapist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and he has worked on infants in the NICU. He has come home and told me all the stories about the children in the hospital and the parents being desperate for their child to get better and for a way to be able to bond with them. While trying to find an idea for my capstone my dad told me about an organization at the hospital called, ‘Books for Babies’ they give books to babies and their families while they are in the hospital. At the end of my project, I ended up working with that organization and donating 80 books to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the NICU. By giving books to families it gives them a chance to bond with their babies and it gave me a chance to give back to my community.

Link to my bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dk8EHYWkSAZ066dMnmW-3rBk1WmpdOBsPje9xkbQnkw/edit?usp=sharing

Since I was a freshman here, I’ve hoped to see the music room become a quality space where myself and others could play and record music. After the unfortunate circumstances of my first two years at the school, I realized that the way to make this hope come true is to take it into my own hands. For my capstone, I wanted to explore the different ways in which I could improve Science Leadership Academy’s music room, specifically the studio. I wanted to create a space that SLA students could use more freely and create music they’re really proud of. Music education is incredibly important, especially in public schools, and I wanted to highlight that with my capstone project. To do this, I gathered and installed equipment that would make the room better, acquired donations from the SLA community, and sought to find ways to ensure that the space is used appropriately.

Annotated Bibliography Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aT0CBQp_ZCwyl2NAElCq7cxZXM-R3R55bBZoQUR17tg/edit?usp=sharing

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