R.H.S. Senior Exhibitions 2005
Public Exhibition Schedule (May 16-20)

The following "Essential Questions" were created and pursued by RHS Seniors in their capstone projects. Click on their questions to see their websites and papers. For the PowerPoint presentations schedule, click the "Public Exhibition Schedule" link.

  1. Should the government hold automobile manufacturers more responsible for the efficiency standards of their products? (John C.)

  2. How true to Walt Disney's original vision is the Disney Company, and how did it rise to its success? (Rose)

  3. Which of the three major German car manufacturers has changed the automotive industry the most? (Alex K.)

  4. What is the best possible solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? (Colin)

  5. Are the modern Olympic Games obsolete? (Ally F.)

  6. How does blogging affect the traditional delivery of the news? (Jonathan)

  7. How have commercial airlines gotten into trouble and what must they do to overcome these obstacles? (Dzung)

  8. Should schools include students with special needs in general education? (Andrea)

  9. How do people with high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome function in society? (Eric)

  10. How successful has integration in schools been in Portland and how have the goals changed? (Dan)

  11. How is a great novel defined in our society, and which of these approaches is the most valid? (Caitlyn)

  12. What is the connection between rock musicians and self-destructive tendencies? (David)

  13. What is the better choice, open or closed adoption? (Lexi)

  14. How reasonable is it for the average high school student to build a soundboard for an acoustic guitar based on musical qualities defined by him or her? (Ryan)

  15. How has the American diet evolved over the past 50 years, and what will it look like in the future? (Shannon)

  16. Is musical ability learned or is it genetically predetermined? (Sydney)

  17. According to "Just War Theory," how justified was the U.S. invasion of Iraq? (Andy H.)

  18. How can the ethical issues facing stem-cell research be solved? (Chris Lee)

  19. How can voters recognize when politicians are using fear to manipulate them, and what can a voter do to respond? (Jason B.)

  20. Considering how the insanity defense is used, currently, how effectively is the justice system responding? (Aaron)

  21. Are the values promoted by celebrity tabloids harmful? (Bridget)

  22. What has caused the Chinese population to thrive in the United States? (Mason)

  23. What effect does journalism have on sports and how they are viewed? (Jesse K.)

  24. How can the Electoral College be reformed? (Clark)

  25. Can human intelligence be understood? (Alex M.)

  26. How should the problems caused by genetically modified plants be remedied? (Kate)

  27. Is it ethical to digitally photomanipulate photographs for artistic or journalistic contexts? (Taylor)

  28. Who are the Ethiopian Jews and what responsibility does Israel have toward them? (Simon)

  29. Does modern American society contribute to the severity of the symptoms of schizophrenia? (Stephanie)

  30. Should marriage be considered a basic right in the United States today? (Laura)

  31. What can roots music (American folk music) teach us about our cultural identity in the U.S.? (Matthew)

  32. What is traditional Irish music and how do modern influences affect the tradition? (Casey)

  33. To what extent can psychotherapy provide relief for traumatized children? (Chris Lang.)

  34. Is auteurism relevant to modern film criticism and film studies? (Sky)

  35. How does someone's personality and everyday habits affect the amount of stress they have in their life? (Chelsey)

  36. Who is better prepared for earthquakes: the U.S. or Japan? (Andy Y.)

  37. How does the American Dream function in and reflect American cultural values, beliefs, and dreams? (Liz)

  38. How does the decision to become sexually active affect high school girls mentally and emotionally? (Amy)

  39. Is there a need for reform in the way the state legislatures gerrymander congressional districts in the U.S.? (Ally L-R.)

  40. What will our privacy look like in the future? (Jesse H.)

  41. What are the various means by which to alter an organism's DNA and are they ethical? (Ken R.)


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Public Exhibition Schedule 2005