The Sage Creek academic mall is filled with students and Genius Project stands during the extended break. Notably, seniors displayed their progress and final products.

Genius Project coordinator Shannon Alberts passes out name tag lanyards to presenting juniors. Alberts led the busy day on Thursday.

Juniors look through their goodie bags. One of the favorite items was a yellow smiley face stress ball.

Junior Sonjen Bangal performs in the academic mall. The jazz group performed during the showcase as students browsed the projects on display.

Senior Arianna Dezfulian shakes hands with another student while introducing her project. Dezfulian’s Genius Project was Young Choreographer’s Camp which allowed eager dancers to develop and showcase their own pieces.

Senior Natalie Lawrence displays her beaded earrings. Her brand is called Ki’sómma Creations.

Senior Isabella Bernabeo’s Genius Project is scattered across a table for display during the break. Bernabeo’s poetry collection is called “A Collection of Thoughts: Blue Skies Don’t Exist.”

A student flips through a children’s book written by senior Lauren Mathios and illustrated by senior Tiffany Luong. The book is called “Violet and the Color Change.”

Seniors Tosh Rasmusen and Tyler Rhyne provide feedback on junior Everett Oh’s project. Every junior received feedback on their pitches.

A forum volunteer listens to a student presentation. Forum volunteers were invited to provide invaluable feedback.

A junior presents his Genius Project to the class. Seniors, sophmores and freshmen provided feedback on projects.