OSNAS Seniors Defend Year-Long Thesis
The culminating project of a student’s education at OSNAS is their senior thesis presentation. Every senior chooses a topic they are passionate about, researches it thoroughly, makes a compelling and controversial statement, and then seeks to defend their argument in both writing and in speech before a panel of inquiring judges. This project is a rite of passage with the student transitioning from one who is taught to one who teaches. It shows that they have the tools to search out the truth (Grammar), explain why it is true (Logic), and defend their argument in a convincing fashion (Rhetoric). It is a hallmark of classical education to be able to learn for oneself and stand on one’s own two feet with wisdom and discernment. Each OSNAS senior was impressive in one way or another. Topics ranged from Mandatory Reporting, Sports Gambling, Space Force, Abortion, Affirmative Action, Autistic Care, and Praying to Saints. You can watch two of the presentations by clicking here.
OSNAS Updates:
- Last Thursday was our Future Plans Dinner and Information Meeting. Thank you to all who made it out! If you were unable to attend, here is what was covered:
- New Courses for Next Year – AP US History (taught by Ms. Leon), AP Language and Composition (taught by Mrs. Morales), and Personal Finance (taught by Dr. Stelzer).
- New Uniform Options for Next Year – Navy vest (both girls and guys), new Wednesday dress shirt (for girls), and new skirt (for girls)
- Information on the dangers of giving children Smartphones and Social Media Accounts. Mark Calder, a Mental Health Counselor, will come in to share more on this topic in the Fall. You can view the slides of what was shared by clicking here.
- Friday is Field Day! Parents are encouraged to attend this annual tradition of inter-class competitions. We begin at 8:15AM in the chapel before marching out to the fields. We will dismiss all students to their parents or to their buses at 11:15AM.
- Our annual Spring Concert and Art Show is on Wednesday, June 10th. The student art will be on display at 6PM and the concert will begin at 6:30PM. Girls should wear spring dresses or a spring blouse and skirt (knee length). Boys should wear a white or spring colored dress shirt (with or without a tie) and dark pants.
May the Lord bless and keep you!
We had a nice discussion in Daily Prayer about our Verse of the Week. Click here to see what we talked about.
Peace in the Lord +
Dr. Stelzer
“Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
