The eighth annual NASA/PACE Academic Olympics began on Thursday, July 9, 1998. As in the past, four teams competed under the following names and coaches:

All teams came to the competition ready to compete on both subject matter and current events. At the close of the first round, Group B, The Electrolytes, led the competition with Group D, Radiation, following behind. In third place Group A, The Governors, are in close contention. We wish Group C, Lyca, good luck as they try to move up the ladder.

Ms. McCabe, and Ms. Grossberg wished all teams "Good Luck" and instructed them to continue to prepare in all subject areas for Round II.

by: Denise Collado

Usually everything we throw away is considered useless junk having little or no value. But, I recently found out that people are actually making a lot of money with trash. On Tuesday, July 14, Ms. Ahern and Ms. Dinneen escorted two groups of MASTERITES to the Westchester County Material Recovery Facility (MRF) where we saw this money making business in action.

Plastic jugs, glass bottles, soda cans, paper and other garbage is sent to MRF by towns and villages who pay $20 per ton of garbage sent.

In eight hours, MRF processes 350 tons of garbage; at this rate they gross $1,820,000 per year. MRF then sells the recycled materials. Different recyclables have different markets, i.e. corrugated cardboard is most valuable and green glass is least valuable because it is not used commercially in the United States. The Japanese are the greatest consumers of bales of newspaper because there are few forests in Japan.

This trip was very valuable for MASTERITES because, as Tori Corpas stated, "I learned how important my role in recycling is."

• A copy of your social security card must be submitted in order to receive your stipend.
• Breakfast is served from 8:00 - 8:30 daily. Please join us!
• Students planning to take a walk-in regents exam in August must report to DeWitt Clinton to register this Friday, July 17 between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Please see Dr. Wechsler.

Spotlight on: Mike Chessler

By: Petergail McFayden

As the leader of Group C it was my privilege to interview Michael Chessler. Mr. Chessler has been an ESL teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School for the past five years. In addition to teaching ESL, he has also been the college advisor for the MACY program for the past two years. I might add that he has been excellent in this capacity.

As a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, his best description of his time there was that "high school was high school." After Stuyvesant, Mr. Chessler went on to attend Grinnell College located deep in the heart of America. This small college not only provided him with an excellent education, it also skilled him in the art of cow tipping.

This summer Mr. Chessler is the instructor for the course, Scientific Research on the Internet. Students gain knowledge on how to do productive research on this superhighway. These are skills that are necessary for college and life long learning.

In his spare time Mr. Chessler entertains himself by reading and listening to his favorite music. Mr. Chessler's favorite dish is Japanese Sushi, raw fish. The worst thing he has ever tasted has to be cow's eyes. After the completion of the MASTER program Mr. Chessler plans a little rest and relaxation in Bermuda. There he will pass the time fishing.

"NASA DAILY" Winners - Week 2

CONGRATULATIONS!

Albulena Bucaj, Renee Calix, Ana Colon, Kimberly Ebanks, Nathifa Fearon, Natasha Green, Hadiya Hall, Eric Henry, Chantal Jackson, Nicole McAllister, Deidra McBean, Shannon McFadzean, Amanda Persaud, John Ramirez, Lauren Ramirez, Heamchard Subryan, Chinyere Ukomada, Rudy Valentin, Vathveal Van

• Which NASA teacher revealed that his avocation is the study of herpetology?
• Which group of young ladies in Mr. Byrne's class tried to take a shortcut during the orienteering outing to Van Cortlandt Park and ended up clawing their way up a hill?
• Which NASA teacher is recommending the following home grown remedies:

1. Use of baking soda for an upset stomach;
2. Use of chalk when you can't find a TUMS;
3. Use of a pinch to alleviate a headache?

• Which group of students in Ms. Ahern's class is concerned about the relationship between stress and disease and is recommending that Ms. McCabe and Ms. Grossberg calm down?

• Which NASA teacher missed participating in the "Teachers In Sunglasses" photo-op?

• Which NASA student is advising anyone who will listen that DRANO is bad for metal pipes?
• Which group of students had stars in their eyes on Wednesday during daylight hours?

• Which teacher blew up the planetarium?

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