Senior Spotlight: Riley
Why did you choose/decide to go to Bennett Day School?
I chose to go to Bennett because of the efficient and applicable nature of Project-Based Learning (PBL). As a kid who loved presentations, public speaking, and group work, Bennett fit my high school needs perfectly!
What are your plans after you graduate?
I plan to study film & television at DePaul University, and my dream job is to make concert visuals for music artists! I also love to do promotional media and marketing, so I wouldn’t mind doing that either!
What’s your favorite project-based learning (PBL) memory?
Being here for so long means it’s hard to pick just one, but the water PBL was a favorite of mine. My team made a small-scale model of a city block downtown and built a tall apartment building, which was piped with altered PVC to help address the issue of lead pipes in the city. We even did the plumbing and got a pump for the water to fill up a small bathtub in an apartment. It was so cool!
What advice would you give rising seniors?
Experience things and take risks! Every exposure to a topic is a great way to learn what you love and want to pursue, and it allows you to discover what you’re not interested in.
What are you excited for after Bennett?
I’m most excited for college life and meeting lots of new people!