PHOTOS: Mountain Shadows students show Olympic Studies projects

Henry Turner with his model racetrack for drift cars. 

Henry Turner with his model racetrack for drift cars.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Maggie Smith’s model of a showjumping course for her project on horse jumping. 

Maggie Smith’s model of a showjumping course for her project on horse jumping.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Maya Boudrieau learned about every type of pizza.  

Maya Boudrieau learned about every type of pizza.   COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Eva Chadzynski surveys her display about reptiles. 

Eva Chadzynski surveys her display about reptiles.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

North Gürses spent Olympic Studies this year studying mythical creatures. 

North Gürses spent Olympic Studies this year studying mythical creatures.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Brooke McLean learned about American Girl dolls for Olympic Studies this year. 

Brooke McLean learned about American Girl dolls for Olympic Studies this year.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Amelia Evans her brother and Theo studied oceans together. 

Amelia Evans her brother and Theo studied oceans together.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Zarrin Ashfar entertains young visitors at her display about owls. 

Zarrin Ashfar entertains young visitors at her display about owls.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Jeremy George restocks seed packets in his display about plants.

Jeremy George restocks seed packets in his display about plants. COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Klover Nixon presents what she learned about American Sign Language. 

Klover Nixon presents what she learned about American Sign Language.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Amelia Evans studied oceans.

Amelia Evans studied oceans. COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Every student at Mountain Shadows School presents their Olympic Studies independent projects.

Every student at Mountain Shadows School presents their Olympic Studies independent projects. COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Juna Obetz demonstrates a puzzle toy. 

Juna Obetz demonstrates a puzzle toy.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Sebastian Chadzysnki studied red pandas. 

Sebastian Chadzysnki studied red pandas.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS

Seeley Paulette learned about wolves. 

Seeley Paulette learned about wolves.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Parker Davis studied the anatomy of the human body. 

Parker Davis studied the anatomy of the human body.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Mountain Shadows School hosts its annual Olympic Studies Night at Crotched Ski & Ride. 

Mountain Shadows School hosts its annual Olympic Studies Night at Crotched Ski & Ride.  COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Family and friends attend Olympic Studies Night for Mountain Shadows students.

Family and friends attend Olympic Studies Night for Mountain Shadows students. COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Chloe Comeau at her display about “Magical Herbs.”

Chloe Comeau at her display about “Magical Herbs.” COURTESY PHOTO MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SCHOOL

Published: 04-30-2025 11:32 AM

Mountain Shadows School presented its 40th annual Olympic Studies night Thursday, April 24, at Crotched Ski and Ride.

For a six-week period every spring, students at Mountain Shadows School in Dublin study the topic of their choice, working with mentors to research and learn more about topics ranging from pizza to paleoanthropology. At Olympic Studies night, every student in the school, kindergarten through eighth grade, presents a display about their project. 

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