2026 Capstone
North Naples Classical Conversations
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Caleb Paul
9 Years in Classical Conversations
Caleb Paul is a senior in the Classical Conversations Challenge IV program. He has been part of Classical Conversations for nine years and has been homeschooled for twelve.
Caleb has been an active athlete at First Baptist Academy, participating in football, basketball, and track and field. He is an aspiring track and field athlete with plans to compete professionally in the triple jump. Over the past four years, he has also participated in the TeenPact leadership program, where he has grown in his understanding of leadership, government, civic responsibility and spiritual formation.
Outside of academics and athletics, Caleb enjoys spending quality time with his family, building strong relationships, and making meaningful memories together. He also enjoys Bible study with friends, attending Wednesday youth group, fishing whenever he gets the chance, and exploring the culinary arts—he especially loves to cook and try new recipes.
He plans to major in Cyber Operations in college and, in the future, hopes to launch his own cybersecurity business while pursuing his athletic career.
His favorite Bible verse is John 14:27, a reminder that the peace God gives is greater than anything this world offers.
Caleb's Thesis
Chronic homelessness in America can be greatly reduced by recognizing what chronic homelessness really is, recognizing current systems that are failing and why, and utilizing systems such as Housing First, which have already proved to have succeeded.
William Monette
2 Years in Classical Conversatoins
Meet William
William's Thesis
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William Monette is a senior student in the Classical Conversations Challenge IV program and is nearing graduation. He has participated in the program for two years, where he has developed a strong interest in mathematics, particularly calculus and other quantitative disciplines.
Outside of academics, William has competed in tennis and has won multiple tournaments, demonstrating both discipline and competitive focus. He has also served his community through volunteer work with Night to Shine, supporting individuals with disabilities.
William currently works as a beekeeper with Rubees Honey, gaining hands-on experience in both agriculture and small-scale business operations. Looking ahead, he plans to transition into the electrical trade and ultimately establish his own general contracting company.
Vanessa Coakley
14 Years in Classical Conversatoins
Meet Vanessa
Vanessa has been part of the Classical Conversations community for fourteen years, beginning at the age of four. Throughout her education, she has developed strong skills in creative expression, critical thinking, and leadership, with a particular appreciation for the arts.
Outside of her studies, Vanessa enjoys spending time with friends and being in nature, finding value in meaningful relationships and shared experiences. Known for being artistic, creative, and compassionate, she seeks to approach both her work and her relationships with intentionality and care.
Vanessa is actively involved in her church, where she leads the photography team at the Estate location and regularly leads Bible studies with her peers. Through these roles, she has developed a heart for leadership and a desire to invest in others. She has also demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset, earning the “Highest Business Potential” award at the 2020 Children’s Business Fair, among more than 200 participants.
Following graduation, Vanessa plans to continue growing her business, Vistella Studios, while pursuing opportunities to expand her skills and explore new places. She hopes to use her work to connect with others and reflect her faith, striving to be a light in every environment she enters.
Vanessa is deeply grateful for the constant love and support of her family and friends, who have played a significant role in shaping her life. She has received multiple “Best in Class” awards for her artwork and enjoys embracing new experiences, including skydiving. Wherever her path leads, she hopes to continue growing, serving others, and honoring God in all that she does.
Vanessa's Thesis
Photography has become more accessible than ever, but this accessibility has blurred the line between casual image making and intentional art. True photography is shaped by vision, composition, and careful choices, and it remains a disciplined craft that communicates emotion, tells a story, and preserves cultural significance.
Ayden LeRoy
4 Classical Conversatoins
Meet Ayden
Ayden Leroy is a young man driven by curiosity, discipline, and a wide range of interests that often exceed his time and resources. Above all, he identifies first as a follower of God, placing his faith at the center of his life. He seeks to live with purpose, recognizing that his life is a gift shaped and sustained by God’s grace.
Ayden is focused on his future, striving to grow into a man of character, responsibility, and integrity. Whether preparing for the responsibilities of marriage or developing himself into someone worthy of respect, he aims to reflect God’s goodness in both his actions and his pursuits. His ambition is not only to succeed, but to become a person he himself can look up to—one who lives with intention, faith, and conviction.
Ayden's Thesis
GT racing has shaped modern automotive design by serving as a high-pressure testing environment where innovations in safety, performance, and efficiency are developed, refined, and transferred into everyday vehicles.
Eliana McGuire
8 Years in Classical Conversatoins
Meet Eliana
Eliana R. McGuire has been part of the Classical Conversations community for almost eight years, during which she honed her skills in literature, debate, and research. Through the practice provided by the program, she has developed the ability not only to debate and defend her beliefs, but also to think critically and consider all sides of a matter. Outside of Classical Conversations, Eliana carries a deep passion for the arts: music, painting, writing, drawing, and photography, and enjoys crafting and creating in her spare time. She also enjoys driving, flying, traveling, and studying her own interests, such as meteorology and psychology. Beginning around 2020, she joined the Civil Air Patrol (US Air Force Auxiliary), where she developed a strong sense of discipline and order. Taking part in activities such as intense drill tests and inspections, honoring veterans, aiding local work, boot camp, and eventually, basic flight training. From that basic flight training, she spent roughly 4 years studying before passing her FAA written exam, gaining access to time in the air, which is ongoing. Following graduation, Eliana plans to further pursue her aviation career. With her Christian upbringing and relationship with God, she hopes to share her knowledge and plant seeds in others' lives, bringing her faith wherever she may go, land or sky. Eliana is deeply grateful for the unending love, support, and encouragement from her parents, brother, and friends. She takes every memory to her heart and hopes to carry those moments from childhood forever.
Eliana's Thesis
Music positively affects human psychology by improving mood, reducing stress and anxiety, strengthening emotional well-being, and stimulating creativity and cognitive function.
