The Senior Project internship program has been part of the academic experience at the Academy since 1973. Every year, our seniors research sites, contact sponsors, coordinate the internship responsibilities, manage their 60-hour requirements, communicate with their faculty/staff mentors, and write reflections. The Class of 2018 attended their internships beginning on Monday, May 7. Their internships took place at numerous organizations and businesses in fields such as medicine, education, engineering, law, communications, marketing, social work, journalism, and many others. For some students, Senior Project confirms their career aspirations. For others, it helps them narrow their interests or determine a direction.
On Friday, June 1, seven seniors gave presentations about their Senior Project internships at an all-school assembly.
Kiara Beckham interned at Holy Cross Hospital in the Perinatal and Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Caroline Floam interned at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Lindsay Konz interned at Montgomery County Courts in the courtroom of Judge Terry McGann.
Brigid McGroarty interned at Maggie O'Neil Design.
Nya Myrie interned with children in special education classes at Garrett Park Elementary School.
Sharvari Puri interned at the University of Maryland Mechanical Engineering Lab.
Jordan Shuck interned with a nursing unit at Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
(L-R) Seniors Sharvari Puri, Caroline Floam, Jordan Schuck, Kiara Beckham, Lindsay Konz,
Brigid McGroarty, Nya Myrie