We are proud to announce that four Branson High School students earned the Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma™ during the 2024-2025 school year!
Additionally, four members of the Class of 2026 have been recognized for their AP achievements - two earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and two received the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™!
The four 2025 graduates who were awarded the AP Capstone Diploma are: Sameer Bakry, Manny Brown, Clara Dean and Cora Hoeflicker.
The four members of the Class of 2026 who have been recognized are: Elisha Dost and Ethan Zirbel, earning the AP Capstone Diploma, and Quincy Hoeflicker and Gavin Pannell, receiving the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
Branson High School also had 43 AP Scholars, 19 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 15 AP Scholars with Honors.
The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop their critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are crucial for academic success.
To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and on four additional AP Exams. To receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research.
Branson High School’s AP Coordinator, Sarah Loyd, commends the recipients for their outstanding achievements. "Our AP Capstone students have once again set a high standard," she says. "These students have demonstrated exceptional ability in navigating complex, long-term projects, collaborating thoughtfully with their peers, and articulating their ideas with clarity and passion. Their commitment and perseverance have prepared them well for success in higher education and future career paths.”