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Math Club Aaron McCarty and Chris

Possinger discuss a problem Ben Parent shows off the four
Q: What was your favorite trip with the while waiting for the Aca- ribbons he received at the
Math Club? demic Decathlon regional Academic Decathlon regional
competition to start. competition.
A: “ N orth w est M isso u ri State
University, because we go t co l­
lege chicks, college cups, and

illegal fire w o rk s.”
-Jake Wasikowski and Tommy Siske
A: “N orth w e st M isso u ri State,
because Jake tried to sm uggle

fireworks into N e b rask a.”
-Mike Wasikowski

Q: What is the most fun thing about
being a member?

A: “Baking math cookies.”
-Sushmita Bhardwaj
A: “Sitting back and watching the seniors do all
the work.”

-Tim Moses
Math Club
co-vice presi­ Academic
dents: Chris Decathlon
Onken and president:
Stephanie Ben Parent
Gilbert

Academic Decathlon

Q: What do you do at meetings?
A: “We studied six subjects per semester,

ranging from math to music. We also took many PAPILIION
LAVISTA
practice tests so we’d be prepared for our
meets.” Correctly answering a question, Chris Possinger runs back to

-Mrs. Lund his teammates to celebrate.

Q: What is the funniest thing that has
happened this year?

A: “John Sysouvanh brought fast food to al­
most every meeting.”

-Mrs. Lund

Q: What awards did the team receive?

A: “We received several awards in art, social
sciences, math and music at our meets and at the Chris Onken, Mattie Germer, and Chris Possinger think hard
on questions for the Quiz Bowl. Math Club met every Thurs­
regional competition.”
day during second access.
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