Senior Spotlight: Mary Randall Yelverton

Favorite Subject: Art

Favorite book read at WA:  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Favorite WA tradition: Protocol

What advice or encouragement would you give to younger students at Westminster? Go outside of your comfort zone. 

A funny memory or highlight from your time at Westminster: Winning the game of assassin our senior year

Senior Thesis Title:  Whether Screens in Early Childhood Malform Children

Senior Thesis Statement: Early access to screens can do more harm than good depending on the effects on development, the age of the child, and the amount of regulation. 

Brief Description of Senior Thesis: My thesis talks about the effects of early access to screens in children. It focuses on the impacts on development and behavior and the effects based on age and parental guidance. Screens themselves are not inherently bad, but the way they’re used can greatly impact the lives of growing children. 

Post Graduation Plans: To attend Mississippi State University and major in elementary education. 

Favorite Bible Verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Prayer Request: Please ask God to guide me in my future plans.

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