Clapham Journal Entries

Student Leadership at Clapham
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be
Senior Theses 2026
This week, our seniors Josie, Taline, Tia, Phoebe, Jack, and Anna all successfully defended their Senior Theses! The capstone of Clapham’s rhetoric program, the Senior Thesis takes over a year to research, compose, prepare, and defend. Read more about the

Composition at Clapham School
In this episode of the Clapham Podcast, Kelsey Peterson walks us through some exciting curricular updates to composition at Clapham School. We also dig into the value of writing in the age of AI, and learn more about the exciting

Senior Thesis Preview: Phoebe Johnsen, Jack Sanders, and Anna Schuessler
Clapham School Seniors Phoebe Johnsen, Jack Sanders, and Anna Schuessler will defend their thesis projects on Wednesday, May 20 from 12:15-2:35pm. Below are interviews with each Senior about their thesis topic, writing process, and plans for after graduation. Phoebe Johnsen

Senior Thesis Preview: Josie Etzel, Taline Labib, and Tia Labib
Clapham School Seniors Josie Etzel, Taline Labib, and Tia Labib will defend their thesis projects on Tuesday, May 19 from 12:15-2:35pm. Below are interviews with each Senior about their thesis topic, writing process, and plans for after graduation. Josie Etzel

The Senior Thesis: What is it, and Why Does it Matter?
You may have two questions about Clapham School’s Senior Thesis, the capstone of our students’ education: What is it, exactly? And why does it matter? First, what is the Senior Thesis at Clapham? After years of soaking in rich texts and