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Briarcliff HS Students Recognized for Excellence in Chemistry
Eight students were commended by the University of Waterloo for outstanding achievement
From Syntax NY: Eight Briarcliff High School students have been recognized by the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada) for excellence in chemistry based on their performances on the international Avogadro exam.
Sophomores Letitia Chan, Haochen (Daniel) Deng, Isabella Wang, Joseph Boyle, Jarrod Homer, Nathaniel Martinez, Noah Benson and Charlotte Sendek scored in the top 3 percent of 4,325 students worldwide and will each receive an Elemental Tile for Outstanding Achievement. Letitia and Haochen did especially well, scoring in the top 1 percent.
The exam rewards insightful and out-of-the box thinking, which these eight students effectively demonstrate. They will have the opportunity to continue their excellent work in science next year as they are enrolled in Advanced Placement science courses starting in the fall.
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Photo Caption: Eight Briarlciff High School students were recognized by the University of Waterloo for excellence in chemistry based on their performances on the international Avogadro exam.
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