Aragon High School - El Tesoro Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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Math Gains A New Reputation THE EQUATIC FOR SUCCESS I-Iow's this for an equation? 2 hours tmathfyour IQJ:ifCr-TC!!! Many Aragonians suffered from a terminal phobia of mathematics. However, the efforts of one orga- nization encouraged students to overcome this fear of math and actually enjoy the subject. The Math Club, comprised of eighteen enthusiastic and intelligent stu- dents, met twice a month and dis- cussed computation and logic Math Club members meet at lunch to share and learn with others. President, Andrea Sim, prepares to lead the mathematicians. 100 fMath Club problems. Thus, members broad- ened their mathematical horizons. The Math Club was lead by three influential veteran members. President Andrea Sim worked alongside Vice-President Wilson Chen and Secretary Jessie Chen to create a dynamic learning envi- ronment. Together these officers geared their goals to making math as interesting as possible for the club members. Under the guidance of Mr. Keffer, the club's advisor, the Math Club prospered with new-found knowledge and spirit. The equation for success starts with the Math Club. A word of encouragement from President Andrea Sim, Math can be fun and interesting. The Math Club hopes to help the members realize and develop their mathematical potential.

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The Cry Of A New Student ' 'I-HELP! ' ' Among the shuffle of an aver- age day at high school, a student stood helpless. He, like many oth- ers, was new to the school. Luckily his new school was Aragon where a special Club got these people started off on the right foot. The Big BrothersfBig Sisters club at Aragon is an organization devoted to welcoming new stu- dents. Club members do a variety of things to make sure these kids mulrnruw ii iiillfiliil Milli! illlilllillii enjoy Aragon. They introduced them to fellow class mates, helped them get involved in school activi- ties, encouraged them and much more. The club leaves you with a sense of warmth, comments member Isabell Steitz. You get a feeling of self worth when help- ing these people out. Last year the club wasted no time in getting started. The big brothers and big sisters began call- ing new students and transfer stu- dents during the summer. These new kids were invited to a special party in the computer room on freshmen orientation day. This helped them begin their future at Aragon. With all the hardships of starting over at a new school, with too many new faces, for new students it was nice to know that they had a friend. 'Z ll Wow, what a family! Don't worry, I promise she washed her hair this morning! lMargaret Abe and El- eanor Traubmanj Big Brotherf Big Sister 99

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l Numbers Challenge DECIPHERI G DIGITS Competition not only occurs on the fields or gyms at Aragon, but in the classrooms also, as the Math Team, solving difficult math prob- lems competed against other schools year-round to be in first place and receive a trophy. Com- posed of students from all grades the Team brought people with a common interest together. They enriched their knowledge of math while having fun. During the com- petitions, the students were given problems to solve by a certain time, thus, they put what they have learned in the classroom to use, and consequently learned practical skills such as handling themselves under pressure. Mem- bers admitted that many of the questions were extremely difficult. Yet they liked being challenged, and the satisfaction they got when solving a problem right was re- warding. Members were normal students enjoying the chance to learn while being with other people. As Karen Sue, a member, saw it, Mathe- Team is challenging and it is fun to be around others who have the same interest, Encouraging any- one to join, Dortha Chu, a leader of the team explained, lt's a orga- nization for everyone. Not every- one is a genius. It's a learning pro- cess. Aragon's team in recent times has experienced success, always ranking in top spots among the schools in the district. Continued success was assured as hopes and chances of becoming number one ran high among these experts in numbers. Members of the Math Team ponder a confusing question during a lunch meet- ing. MATH TEAM: Front Row: Karen Sue, Gail Brodyg Tami Gangelhoffg Norma Tamg Second Row: Steven Ching Wilson Chang Ephrem Wug Peter Hog Joy Chaog William Chang Thomas Hsug Back Row: Carolyn Lundquistg Connie Wai, Marina Krakovskyg Dortha Chu, Mr. Kefferg Ada Chang Simon Tamg Eugene Leung. 101 f Math Team