Williston Scholars
The Williston Scholars program is a college-model course that introduces students to the rigors of directed independent study. A trimester-long course, the program allows students to deeply engage with a topic he or she is passionate about in any discipline. Under the close mentorship of a Williston faculty member, students and classmates are guided through the steps of scholarly project development, research, implementation, and, ultimately, presentation—skills they will need to succeed at the college level. Throughout the program, students connect with content experts both inside the school and out, drawing on the intellectual wealth available to us here in the Pioneer Valley’s colleges and universities.
Sampling of Scholars
Students can now do a Williston Scholars trimester-long project in every subject area—and they do! Last year, more than 50 students pursued their passions, which included everything from unraveling linguistic puzzles to studying to lives of Roman gladiators to building a CPU from scratch. Read about a sampling of their projects below.
Scholars @ 15
Since 2010, the Williston Scholars program has been inspiring students to pursue their passions while learning college-level research, writing, and presentation skills. In celebration, we surveyed the more than 600 alums who have completed a Scholars project, and on the following pages present some of their thoughts on the lasting impact of this engaging program.
Williston Scholars Coordinator
Jorge Rodriguez
“Williston Scholars offers students the opportunity to delve into topics for which they have a deep passion, while receiving focused guidance from their teachers and connecting with experts outside of our school community. It’s remarkable to witness the wealth of ideas and discoveries students have achieved when they present their projects at the yearly showcase.”
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