Math And Science Through Excellence & Research

Director: Anne Rothstein
Coordinator: Phyllis McCabe
Assistant Coordinator: Eileen Stark
Guidance: Lana Grossberg		 Vol. VI, Issue 3
July 17, 1997

Let The Games Begin

The seventh annual MASTER/NASA Academic Olympics second round began on Thursday, July 10, 1997. Coming into this round, "The Bombers," the first place team, seemed anxious to extend their lead. The "Xs" in second place were not too far behind and extremely enthusiastic. Both "Astro Kim" and "The Annihilators" expressed optimism that there was still plenty of time to catch up and even move into first place.

After a second exciting competition, the standings are as follows:

LEADERS
Group A
Mr. Haglund
Victor		 NAMES
The Annihilators		 SCORES
140
Group B
Mr. Chessler
Howard		 The Bombers 370
Group C
Ms. Ahern
Catherine		 "Astro Kim"
(Gold Star)		 220
Group D
Mr. Byrne
Kisha		 Xs 330

With two more competitions ahead and with the future doubling of points for each round, all teams are eligible to win.

Ms. McCabe, Ms. Stark and Ms. Grossberg praised the preparation and academic performance of all teams and wished them luck as they enter the third round. MASTERITES were sent off to enjoy a safe and fun-filled weekend.

Big Close to Program

Our final day of MASTER/NASA 1997 will take place on Thursday, July 24, 1997. Below is the schedule for our last day.

8:30-9:30      First Class-Finish up activities
9:30-10:30    Second Class-Prepare for Olympics
10:45-12:45  Olympics
1:00-3:00      Awards Luncheon

MASTERITES are reminded that successful completion of all course work is mandated if a stipend is to be awarded.

Prizes for the Academic Olympics will be awarded at the luncheon. Ms. McCabe, Ms. Grossberg, and Ms. Stark hope all MASTERITES enjoyed the summer enrichment program and will want to continue participation in the fall and spring. Applications will be distributed for the fall shortly.

Contact? Alien Invasion?

alien craft picture

Brain Teasers

The winners of our first two LSAT competitions are:

Marcos Benedith - Group A
Eugenio Nieto - Group B

Can You Find

Master
Annihilators
NASA
Bombers
Xs
Astro Kim
Stark
Chessler
Haglund
Byrne
Victor
McCabe
Grossberg 		Howard
Iesha
Kisha
Catherine
Josie
Rothstein
Roz
Grace
MACY
sample
group
water
fish		 Dinneen
Ruins
break
Academic
wish
Olympics
quest
honor
home
please
chance
S T S C I P M Y L O E N R Y B Q O
M N E E N N I D O U P O A K R U C
P A N N I H I L A T O R S R E E H
R H S I F O M I K O R T S A P S A
V I C T O R T E S A E L P T I T N
U H O M E V N S L R E L S S E H C
B O M B E R S H C R B M C C A B E
U W I S H M X A P E C A R G C R O
A A H S I K E T S A M P L E A E W
C R U I N S W A T E R U Q M D A P
F D A C A T H E R I N E O P E K U
S Y O J O S I E I D A R O Z M F O
R O T H S T E I N M A C Y C I A R
G R E B S S O R G H O N O R C S G

Are You an Informed American?

  1. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
  2. Who elects the President of the United States?
  3. How many amendments are there to the Constitution?
  4. Who are the Senators from New York State?
  5. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
  6. What do the stripes on the flag mean?
  7. Who nominates judges to the Supreme Court?
  8. What is the 50th state in the union?
  9. How many times may a senator be re-elected?

  10. Who becomes President when the President and Vice President die?

    Alien Invasion

    No. It's just our MASTERITES exhibiting their concept of a Space Station.

    space craft reveled

    Projects built in Mr. Haglund's class.

    Answers to Quiz

 

  1. Justice Rehnquist
  2. Electoral College
  3. 27
  4. D'Amato, Moynihan
  5. Bill of Rights
  6. Represent 13 original colonies
  7. President
  8. Hawaii
  9. No limit

  10. Speaker of the House

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