MATTAPOISETT — Old Rochester Regional High School honored this year's AP Research students following the completion of their year-long presentation and oral defense projects Friday, April 11.

The 12 AP Research students selected topics and designed a defensible research method before analyzing the results in order to address gaps in the existing research.

Students researched a variety of topics, including the effects of United States foreign policy on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, digitization of music and its impact on consumers and the evolution of anti-virus software.

"The students did absolutely amazing work, and they brought forth a wide array of fascinating topics. As always, it was a delight to see it all come together, and I'm tremendously proud of their accomplishments," said Social Studies Teacher Andrew Apperson, who oversaw the student research.

“We’re extremely proud of these students for their achievements on their AP Research projects,” said Principal Michael Devoll. “By taking on this challenge, our AP Research students have gone above and beyond. The experience they've gained will serve them well as they continue with their education and engage in scholarly research. Thank you to Mr. Apperson for guiding these students and empowering them to make such scholarly and well-researched presentations."