{"id":958,"date":"2015-04-23T12:13:40","date_gmt":"2015-04-23T16:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/?p=958"},"modified":"2015-05-21T13:32:44","modified_gmt":"2015-05-21T17:32:44","slug":"us-mathematics-students-of-the-trimester-winter-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-mathematics-students-of-the-trimester-winter-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"US Mathematics Students of the Trimester &#8211; Winter 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am excited to announce a new award, the<strong> Upper School Mathematics Students of the Trimester!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Awards-Banner-14-15-T2-1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-960\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Awards-Banner-14-15-T2-1024.jpg\" alt=\"Awards Banner 14-15 T2-1024\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Awards-Banner-14-15-T2-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Awards-Banner-14-15-T2-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Awards-Banner-14-15-T2-1024-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each math faculty member was free to choose whichever student of theirs they thought best exemplified what they are looking for in a model mathematics student. The official description of the award is as follows:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>&#8220;Awarded to students who exemplify the math department\u2019s core values of competence, confidence, and perseverance while helping their peers realize the relevance and importance of an\u00a0exceptional mathematical education both for its beauty and for its practical application.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The following students have been recognized as the Upper School Mathematics Students of the Trimester for Winter\u00a02015.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please join me in congratulating these outstanding mathematics students!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4NE_QVDsLls\">Here&#8217;s video of the award presentation in assembly<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Williston Math Students of the Winter Trimester (2015)\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4NE_QVDsLls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-962\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Aquadro,-Anthony\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Aquadro-Anthony.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Anthony Aquadro<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Anthony is a consistent leader in class. He did a particularly nice job in keeping up &#8211; and improvising &#8211; while his wrist was in a cast. He asks lots of clarifying questions, helping his learning and those around him.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-963\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bates,-Bryan\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Bates-Bryan.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Bryan Bates<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Bryan is a diligent worker with an enthusiasm for learning algebra. Always engaged in class, Bryan asks insightful questions, volunteers answers to the most demanding questions and enjoys challenging himself as a student. After missing a week of school early in the trimester, Bryan battled back to become my top performing algebra student. Congratulations Bryan!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-964\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cao,-Yuwei\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Cao-Yuwei.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Yuwei Cao<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Yuwei has done impressive work this year in AP statistics showing great improvement in her ability to translate sophisticated problems into symbolic form and apply the appropriate statistical techniques. Yuwei challenges herself to uphold high standards in her written interpretations and continuously works to perfect her responses. It has truly been a pleasure working with Yuwei and I look forward to seeing her continued success.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-965\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chipouras,-Max\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Chipouras-Max.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Max Chipouras<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0He is consistently top of the class. he works very hard and is always focused and on task. He is also a top notch math student.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-966\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Garofano,-Nick\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Garofano-Nick.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Nick Garofano<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Nick achieved extraordinary high goals in Precalculus during the second trimester. He is front and center in the classroom each and every day. Nick sets an excellent example for his peers with his diligence on the nightly homework assignments. He understands the importance of the process and cares about how he reaches his goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-967\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Holmberg,-Caleb\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Holmberg-Caleb.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Caleb Holmberg<\/strong> &#8211; He\u00a0made tremendous progress in the winter term. After struggling a bit in the fall he resolved to really work hard after Thanksgiving. He started coming for extra help, and he worked diligently to focus more carefully during class time. He ended the term on a high note, with a solid score on the winter term assessment. I was particularly impressed with the improvement he showed on the proofs. He had found those problems very difficult back in the fall but now seems to have few problems with them. I&#8217;m so happy with the growth he has shown in the course.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-968\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lawrence,-Oliver\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Lawrence-Oliver.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Oliver Lawrence<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Oliver has demonstrated a consistently high level of effort and understanding on each topic in Algebra 1. He has also been able to work with a great deal of patience and thoroughness when working with other students. His level of care has not only helped him succeed but has helped the class as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-969\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"McCreary,-Haley\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/McCreary-Haley.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Haley McCreary<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Not only is Haley a strong mathematical thinker, but she is also an outstanding student in every way. She takes the time to think critically and creatively about every problem and attacks each with determination and confidence. She collaborates with enthusiasm through openly sharing her understanding while asking for others&#8217; ideas and help as needed. Her solid A work on the Ambiguous Case essay was the perfect representation of her ability as well as her desire to always put for her best effort.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-970\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Peirent,-Emily\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peirent-Emily.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Emily Peirent<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Emily has a singular passion and enjoyment for mathematics that&#8217;s always well-stated. She has fun with every class and is always a positive driver during class discussions. She works HARD and makes it look easy. Bravo.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-971\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Peters,-Kelli\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Peters-Kelli.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Kelli Peters<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Kelli is an outstanding student in my algebra II class. She is a model student in the classroom. She is always found answering difficult questions in class, going to the board to explain her work to the class, and helping her peers during group work inside of class and every Tuesday night outside of class.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-972\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Warren,-Michael\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael-166x250.jpg 166w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Warren-Michael.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>Michael Warren<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Michael has been a very consistent and dedicated math student. In a demanding Algebra II Honors class, he has constantly achieved high grades due to his strong work ethic and instinctive insights into the material. He is always prepared and ready to learn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-973\" src=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Zawacki,-Molly\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly-167x250.jpg 167w, https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/files\/2015\/04\/Zawacki-Molly.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Molly Zawacki<\/strong> &#8211; She has excelled at Robotics II with nearly perfect scores!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Past students of the trimester can be found right here: <a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-math-students-of-the-trimester\/\">Fall 2013<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-math-students-of-the-trimester-winter-2014\/\">Winter 2014<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-math-students-of-the-trimester-spring-2014\/\">Spring 2014<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-math-students-of-the-trimester-fall-2014\/\">Fall 2014<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am excited to announce a new award, the Upper School Mathematics Students of the Trimester! Each math faculty member was free to choose whichever student of theirs they thought best exemplified what they are looking for in a model mathematics student. The official description of the award is as follows: &#8220;Awarded to students who &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/us-mathematics-students-of-the-trimester-winter-2015\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">US Mathematics Students of the Trimester &#8211; Winter 2015<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_s2mail":"yes","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[60],"tags":[201,200],"class_list":["post-958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-students-of-the-trimester","tag-201","tag-winter"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4GnmO-fs","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=958"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":983,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/958\/revisions\/983"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/willistonblogs.com\/math\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}