This match was extremely competitive and students and teachers challenged many answers. Nathifa Fearon of Group C, "The Firm," was noted for the most challenges.

Our final day of MASTER/NASA 2000 will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2000. The schedule for our last day is:

8:30-9:30 First Class
9:35-10:30 Second Class
10:35-10:50 Olympics Preparation
11:00-1:30 Olympics-B34
1:30-3:00 Awards Luncheon- "Pizza is Served"

MASTERITES are reminded that successful completion of all course work and a copy of the Social Security card are necessary if a stipend is to be awarded.

Prizes for the Academic Olympics will be awarded at the luncheon. Ms. McCabe hopes all MASTERITES are more confident that they can achieve in challenging math and science courses. Masterities realize that in order to participate in the current occupational marketplace they must be literate in science and math. (Source: "Breaking the Barriers" by Clewell, Anderson, Thorpe)

Roenice Gonzalez

Roenice has been a part of the NASA/MASTER Program both in the summer and in the spring for the past three years. She will enter her senior year at DeWitt Clinton this September and begin the grueling but yet exciting task of choosing a college. She is currently considering applying to Barnard and NYU.

When the MASTER Program ends, she will participate in the Cardiothoracic Internship Program at Montefiore Medical Center. This experience will give her a taste of what medicine is all about since she aspires to become a pediatrician.

When she’s not in school, Roenice enjoys listening to music, singing, playing volleyball and spending time with her family. She is a member of the DeWitt Clinton Girls Volleyball team.

Roenice Gonzalez and John Ramirez

John Ramirez

John who will be a senior at DeWitt Clinton this fall has planned a rigorous program in which he will take four Advanced Placement courses. He hopes to attend an Ivy League College and aspires to become a lawyer or a politician.

Upon completion of the MASTER Program, John will begin working in a hotel. John intends to spend some time relaxing by playing basketball and tennis. He wishes all MASTERITES "Good Luck" in all they do.

• Which student (R.J.D.) had to retrieve his plane from a tree by using his keys which also got struck?
• Which team "lost" their Dinosaur Mascot and must pay the ransom to retrieve him?

  The kidnappers with the Dinosaur Mascot

• Which young man in the "Web Design" class gave himself the e-mail name of Jane Eyre.
• Which teacher (Hint: He directs an orienteering expedition to Van Cortlandt Park) is afraid of chipmunks?

Bridge Building Contest-MASTER "Engineers"

Jose DeLa Cruz

Congratulations to the following students whose bridges were able to withstand the most stress:

Jose DeLa Cruz
Robin Padilla
Luis Irizarry

1. Detroit automakers have developed a psychological profile of SUV and Minivan owners. According to the survey, Minivan owners are more likely to be involved with their communities and families, to attend religion services and to do volunteer work. SUV owners tend to be more restless and want to still feel "sexy." Are you the vehicle you choose to own?

Source: NY Times, July 18, 2000, "Was Freud a Minivan or S.U.V. Kind of Guy" by Keith Bradsher, A1

2. Researchers are testing a new contact lens, reverse geometry lenses, which can improve eyesight while a person sleeps. Getting a good night’s sleep is taking on a new meaning!

Source: NY Times, July, 18, 2000, "Vital Signs" by John O’Neil, F8

"NASA DAILY" Winners

Josue Cofresi and Nathifa Fearon

CONGRATULATIONS!

Nathifa Fearon
Spencer Osei (twice)
Eric Henry (twice)
Vernice Wilson
Robin Padilla
Josue Cofresi

"Building a rocket was a new experience because it was something that we would not do in a science class at school."
Mary Ademola-Group D

"I found cutting up the planaria, knowing that it would regenerate, very exciting."
Shaeeda Mensah-Group D

"I had fun getting an e-mail address and developing a web page."
Sandra Diaz-Group C

Christopher Reynoso

"This program is not like school because you learn from hands-on experiences and you are able to learn from your mistakes."
Christopher Reynoso-Group B

 "The rocket class taught me about the effects of pressure on direction, speed and trajectory."
Eric Henry-Group A

"I learned that everything that I used in building the race car, including the type of glue, would affect the way it ran"
Jessica Marquez-Group C