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CHS Quintet Took Part In Intel Science Talent Search
This year was no exception with five students representing the school in the pre-college science contest held last weekend in Washington, D.C. Last year Canarsie High School sent the largest contingent to the event with eight students. Before being chosen, interested students undergo an audition where officials make sure they meet the requirements of the talent search. After being selected, the students take college-level courses in Statistics and Psychology at Kingsborough Community College. They must develop a thesis they will research, formulate a questionnaire then write a 20-page paper on their results. The theses usually revolve around society and relationships as to how one category relates to another. They must also complete a "tedious and highly detailed" application form that helps to demonstrate the student's creativity and interest in science. The school's representatives this year were Christy Franklin, Kamiesha Thompson, Moniqua C. McLaughlin, Jihad Musid and Royce Rhett. Rhett explained, "I anticipate a lot of challenges and pressure through the competition." Franklin noted the benefits of being part of the competition. "It prepares us for college-level work and life," he said. McLaughlin added, "It will help me become more responsible because I have to balance sports, school and the competition…" Although they are new to the challenge, they already appreciate the experience. Jihad Musid said, "I like to see other people on your level competing against each other, we're like a family." Gary Quilliam, the students' mentor, explained his experience with the competitors, "It is a privilege to work with some of the best and brightest that Canarsie High school has to offer; it has been a pleasure." He also noted that a student must possess commitment, maturity, excellent writing skills and self-confidence to successfully complete the task. He also explained that the contest sometimes takes an emotional toll on students. He noted that they sometimes go without any sleep, resulting in an increase in tension. Since the work is tiresome, some competitors just give up. However, he pointed out, in most cases Canarsie High School students have earned a reputation for successfully completing the process. Andros Slowley, a student in last year's contest, explained "I learned that the most rewarding things require the most work, however, it all pays off in one way or another." Former competitor Sade Falebita added, "I learned that persistence is the key to opening the doors that were constantly being shut in my face." This year's Intel Science Talent Search students intend on upholding their predecessors' solid reputations and anticipate achieving yet another year of success for their school.
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