Article: Rockbridge seniors deliver, defend theses

Robed in black graduation gowns, standing in front of a crowd of parents, peers and friends, Rockbridge Academy seniors recently delivered their theses, covering topics ranging from politics and society to music, culture and art. The students then defended their theses under cross-examination by faculty and board members.

The Senior Thesis is a year-long project designed to prepare students for rigorous and independent thinking and skillful articulation of their ideas.

"The thesis truly represents the sum total of what we are striving for at Rockbridge Academy," said senior Chris Janvier. "I was sometimes painfully, sometimes pleasurably, but always healthily challenged to exercise my ...

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