Science National Honor Society

SNHS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER

Issue: March 2025

Welcome to the March edition of the Science National Honor Society Newsletter—where curiosity meets discovery!

In this issue, we’re shining a spotlight on Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and their successful Macs Walk for the Cure event, showcasing the power of science and community coming together for a cause. On the international front, Humphreys High School in South Korea, made headlines for a day of robotics during science day that captured local media attention. You’ll also find a fascinating science fact to spark your curiosity, a fun poll exploring which superpower you'd love to have and important updates for advisors.

Science is more than just facts and formulas—it’s about the people who explore, question, and innovate. As members of SNHS, you’re part of a community that champions the pursuit of knowledge and the power of discovery.

Read on, get inspired, and keep making an impact!

CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in Chicago, IL

Mother McAuley President Carey Harrington, SNHS Co-Presidents Evie Skog and Brynn Peloquin, and Chapter Advisors Mary Ellen Clifford and Janet Wilson stand with a CBS News Reporter. (Left to right)

Mother McAuley SNHS Hosts 3rd Annual “Macs Walk for A Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

by Evie Skog, Co-President SNHS Chapter & Addison Haywood, SNHS Chapter Officer

Mother McAuley's Science National Honor Society hosted its 3rd Annual "Macs Walk for A Cure" Breast Cancer Awareness event in October! With the support of 100+ students attending the walk and over $2,000 donated to the Y-Me Softball Tournament Organization, the walk broke McAuley's records in engagement and success! More specifically, all proceeds went to further breast cancer research at the University of Chicago under Dr. Kay Macleod.

Weeks of planning and hard work allowed for the walk to be a success. In particular, the leadership and dedication of the Science National Honor Society moderators, Jan Wilson and Mary Ellen Clifford, as well as officers Evie Skog, Brynn Peloquin, Addison Haywood, Julianna Sweiss, Gigi Goyer, and Grace Kearns, allowed the event to be possible. Our officers designed pink t-shirts with the phrase “Macs Walk for a Cure” on the back with a pink ribbon. Additionally, Social Media Officer Addison Haywood and Co-President Evie Skog created creative and trendy videos for our official social media page, @mothermcauley_snhs, promoting the walk and t-shirt sales.

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SNHS CHAPTER IN THE NEWS
Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, South Korea

On February 22, 2025, Humphreys High School hosted its second annual Science Day, organized by the school's Science National Honor Society and Robotics Club. The event featured 16 interactive stations, including experiments like creating an "elephant tooth paste" with soap and hydrogen peroxide, designing a density tower from solutions of different density and driving robots through an obstacle course. Approximately 60 families attended, providing elementary students from Camp Humphreys with hands-on scientific experiences. High school students dedicated time after school to design age-appropriate activities, practice experiments, and fundraise, even seeking donations at the post exchange. Support also came from members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, who assisted with setup and provided goodie bags. Sheryl Loken, a chemistry and physics teacher and honor society adviser, expressed hopes to expand the event next year, noting the society's 52 members.

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COOL FACTS FOR CURIOUS MINDS

This image was generated by AI to illustrate a body of water displaying different colors, reflecting natural variations due to depth, sediment, and algae.

WHY DOES WATER CHANGE COLOR? THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT

From deep blue oceans to murky brown rivers, water appears in many different colors depending on what’s in it. Light, algae, sediment, and even pollution all play a role in shaping the way we see water. A water resources engineer explains how these factors influence water’s appearance and what it can tell us about its quality. Understanding these color changes can help scientists—and the public—assess whether lakes and beaches are safe for swimming and fishing.

Source: Curious Kid

SNHS POLL

If you had a Superpower...

Science has inspired superheroes! If you could develop one science-based superpower, which would it be?

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See results of last poll here.

TEEN SUCCESS TIPS
On Goal Setting and Time Management

Life as a STEM student is busy. You’re taking challenging classes. You have clubs and hobbies.

And you’d like some time to hang out with your friends. It seems like there’s never enough time for all of it. Is there maybe a better way to think about how to do all this?

Studies show that to succeed in high school and college, teens today need a combination of academic, personal, and interpersonal skills. Among the top most important skills are: Goal Setting and Time Management.

Starting with goals, what are yours? What do you want to achieve? What matters most to you?

Be as specific as you can. For example, instead of saying “I want to do better in school.” Say: “ I want to improve my science grade to an A.”

Here’s a winning way to help you think about setting your most important goals. It’s from one of the top books in leadership for teens:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens｜Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind｜3-minute Summary

What about Time Management? Many people use planners today–digital or paper. While planners are helpful, they don’t really help you think about what to do when and why. Since it’s a top skill, how can you leverage your time to help you meet your most important goals? Here again is a short video to help you manage your time. GIve it some of your time to watch (the college students in my class use it and they find it really helpfu)l:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens｜Habit 3: Put First Things First｜3-minute Summary｜Sean Covey

Do you have useful success tips to share? Let us hear from you and we’ll look at posting them. In the meantime, if you’d like more information on the above videos and other success skills, here’s an audiobook you might find helpful:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Full Summary & Practical Tips audiobook

We look forward to hearing from you!

ADVISOR UPDATES

Change of Advisor? Remember to notify SNHS. This helps to keep the information current in our system and avoid any interruption in membership.
The 2025 Student Scholarship Applications are currently in review. Thank you to advisors who volunteered their time to evaluate nearly 300 applications. Applicants will be notified in early May with the status of their application.
Annual Reports - The report form will be available in May to complete. Chapters provide the student roster and the activities the members held and participated in.
Engage with other SNHS advisors on the Advisor Discussion Forum found on the SNHS website. The forum is a great way to share your chapter activities, ask questions and learn more about what other chapters are doing. There might even be opportunities for collaboration. You'll need to log in to access the page.
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WHY DOES WATER CHANGE COLOR? THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT