Thinking

outside of the box

The Gifted and Talented Program provides an opportunity to complete a specific project that a student has an interest in or complete a project incorporating a particular talent a student may posses. This program assists students in developing skills in formulating and carrying out a multi-step project.

To learn more, contact:

Dr. Julie Hunter '01, Gifted & Talented Moderator

jhunter@archbishopchapelle.org

Gia Hartdegen '23 created a yearly journal and planner to guide people through their mental health journeys. The journal will help people improve their mental health and allow them to record their personal growth throughout the year. The goal of this journal is to provide an affordable and accessible mental health guide for people across the world.

Samantha Mouledoux '23 illustrated an activity book for children whose close family members have been incarcerated. Her project combines both visual arts and psychology as it tells the tale of a river otter named Chicory, who experiences this same hardship. The book itself was written and drafted by Chapelle alumnus Debbie Granier '69 who currently works at the Catholic Counseling Center, and it is intended to be a free, local resource for other counselors to use to help young clients.

McKenna Ural '24 wrote a second edition of a Latin workbook. This edition pertains to the geography, culture, politics, and history of Ancient Rome. The book is intended to prepare Latin students for the National Latin Exam, and it includes engaging questions according to the NLE curriculum. 

Abbigail Winingham '24 arranged a field show based on Dante’s The Divine Comedy. The show consists of three movements which each represent Dante’s journey. The music consists of pieces from many famous classical composers arranged into three musical movements to follow the story of The Divine Comedy.