The Reflection Project is a question based learning experiment and project conducted by Clarkston High School Students Makenzie Griffin, Juliana Stuertz, Alex Stevenson, and Chance Thuman.
Upon reading the Harper Lee classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Reflection Project was born. Self driven with no requirement but an end date, the group got together to create a project that faces the question that all teens face when they look into their own eyes everyday:
"Why has it become acceptable for us to degrade our own self image, but improve the images of others?"
Our goal is to change the negative outlooks on a teen's self image caused by todays critical society. We hope to extend our project outside of the classroom environment and reach it out to teens around the world. Struggling to accept your inner beauty can be a challenge for anyone, but The Reflection Project strives to bring peace amidst your flaws.
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The reflection project team
members:
Alex Stevenson
co-founder
As a co-founder of The Reflection Project, Alex Stevenson works to promote the inner beauty of all people. She is a sophomore at CHS and spends her free time cooking, singing, or playing volleyball. Her goal is to make a positive change in the world around her and bring a new outlook of life.
Juliana Stuertz
co-founder
As a co-founder of The Reflection Project, Juliana Stuertz strives to restore the confidence society lacks. She is a sophomore at Clarkston High School, and enjoys running for the JV track and field team. She also partakes in dancing outside of school, in forms such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, and poms. With a passion for photography, she hopes to put her skills to the test through the filming of The Reflection Project.
Juliana aims to teach everyone that other should not influence your self- outlook, because giving in only means you've lost the fight.
Makenzie Griffin
co-founder
As a co-founder of The Reflection Project, Makenzie Griffin hopes to help people experience the power of being and feeling beautiful, empowered, and special. She is a sophomore at CHS, and enjoys reading, writing, photography, filmography, and being a part of the Drama Club. She also enjoys volunteering with children, and pets. Her goal is to understand the thoughts and minds of people who don't understand their greatness, and to help them finally see themselves as important.
Chance Thuman
co-founder
As a co-founder of The Reflection Project, Chance Thuman aims to reinstate self confidence and courage within our society. He is a sophomore at Clarkston High School, and spends his free time dancing on both the Teen Team and Youth Professional Group for the Detroit Pistons. He also enjoys hanging out with friends and helping those in need outside of the classroom. His goal is to create positive change in people's everyday lives as he wants people to find their true selves instead of conforming to what others want them to be.
