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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
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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 |
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 |
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SNHS POLL |
If you had a Superpower... Science has inspired superheroes! If you could develop one science-based superpower, which would it be? See results of last poll here. |
TEEN SUCCESS TIPS
On Goal Setting and Time Management |
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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 audiobookWe look forward to hearing from you! |
ADVISOR UPDATES
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