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Alabama Science and Engineering Award Winners 2011

I appreciate all of the students who responded to my challenge and prodding

with so many wonderful memories!

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Alabama Science and Engineering Fair
April 2, 2011

       McGill-Toolen freshman Pasley Graham and Mark Gacek were awarded the United States Army Outstanding Project Award and Honorable Mention in Physics at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair held at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
       Pasley Graham and Mark Gacek provided a project titled "Shoe Friction Lab", performed measurements, wrote up and presented research and created a display for the project.  Dr. Burges stated "Winning at the state senior level Science and Engineering Fair is life long achievement.   I congratulate them for a job well done!"

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Combining my love for competition and interest in science was something I did from early on in my career. 

I also liked to do “action research” to evaluate initiatives in my class and department.

Some of the fun I have  had as a teacher is here!

https://drbreminices.blogspot.com/2019/09/awesome-times-documented.html

“Physics First” was a department wide change in science sequence that I wanted to implement if able to.

It was cool to be able to oversee such a change prior to retirement!

https://physicsfirstworks.blogspot.com/2017/03/physics-first-starter.html

Multiple Winners at Computational Expo 2005!

I appreciate all of the students who responded to my challenge and prodding

with so many wonderful memories!

PRESS RELEASE

April 23, 2005
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama

Multiple Winners at

Statewide 2005 Computational EXPO!

       The Alabama Computational EXPO 2005 was hosted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University Montgomery on April 22, 2005. UMS-Wright students won top recognition for performance on a research project, in written problem solving exams and in an essay contest. This was the 8th consecutive year that UMS-Wright placed winners in a high school division. Students in the "Computational Physics" class and/or "Computational Chemistry" class are required to write a program in computer code (BASIC. FORTRAN, C++, JAVA) to predict the results of some physical event and then compare this result with data from the actual event. The class is provided and extra 2 days of class each well.

       A research project titled “Physics by Hand: The Physics of Breaking Boards” by Evan Wilson, Andrew MacRae and Ken McElhaney won 2nd Place in the high school division for precalculus programming students. This research project investigated the forces and impulses applied to wooden boards shattered by martial arts experts. Special computer interfaced technology in the UMS-Wright Physics Research Lab were used in this research to measure and analyze forces applied over small fractions of a second.

       Evan Wilson won the “Deltacom Essay” award. Evan’s essay addressed a question concerning “the impact of using research on my learning in the classroom.” Evan discussed how his interest in a martial arts research project inspired him to learn more Physics. His written expression was identified as the best of the seventy papers submitted at the competition.

       All of the UMS-Wright competitors were identified among the top 15 scores among all students at this statewide competition in the written “Problem Solving Test.” The "Problem Solving Test” required competitors endure a grueling and difficult 90 minute test with a variety of presented word problems. The problems required students to make assumptions, extract relevant information on and apply quantitative reasoning to unfamiliar contexts.Bradley Johns, Evan Wilson, Andrew MacRae, Ken McElhaney and Matthew Peterson were recognized and provided with certificates documenting their outstanding performance.

       Matthew Peterson of UMS-Wright was recognized for obtaining the highest score on the written “Problem Solving Test” at the competition. Matthew was provided with an award, plaque and a $1,000 scholarship (to the University of Alabama at Huntsville). 

       Every UMS-Wright participant at the statewide Computational EXPO 2005 earned recognition in at least one competitive event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Mr. Ed Lathan, Principal
Ms. Jane Williams, Academic Dean
UMS-Wright Preparatory School
334-479-6551 Ext 152 Fax: 334-470-9050

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Combining my love for competition and interest in science was something I did from early on in my career. 

I also liked to do “action research” to evaluate initiatives in my class and department.

Some of the fun I have  had as a teacher is here!

https://drbreminices.blogspot.com/2019/09/awesome-times-documented.html

“Physics First” was a department wide change in science sequence that I wanted to implement if able to.

It was cool to be able to oversee such a change prior to retirement!

https://physicsfirstworks.blogspot.com/2017/03/physics-first-starter.html

Chess Team Wins in 2002!

I appreciate all of the students who responded to my challenge and prodding

with so many wonderful memories!

2001-2002 UMS-Wright Chess Team March 22, 2002

UMS-Wright took home trophies never won by UMS-Wright Thursday evening at the 6th and final round of the Regional Scholastic Chess League. The C-Team won a second place trophy and maintained an undefeated season. The B-Team won a third place trophy. Michael Owens won a coveted “Top Board Award” as the second highest rated player in the region among more than 290 tournament players.

          The team posted a total team match record of 14 - 4. The C-Team went undefeated.

UMS-Wright Players played 90 individual games under tournament pressure. The UMS-Wright players posted a individual game record of 56½ - 33½.

RANK NAME MEET BNS GMS WINS RATING

1. Michael "Jester" Owens 56 12 324 207.0 7371.92

2. Matt "Master" Meduna 75 15 277 201.5 7212.46

3. Luke "Cool Hand" Burgess 84 24 471 285.0 7150.92

4. David "Evil Jacket" Coats 31 6 131 51.5 6801.83

5. Andrew "Mini" MacRae 49 10 119 58.5 6611.68

6. C.J. "Iron Chef" McMillian 47 14 134 54.0 5931.85

7. Beko Binder 21 6 37 8.0 5811.29

8. Ian MacRae 27 5 55 28.5 5734.52

9. Larry Hu 26 5 74 19.0 4820.15

10. Kenny McElhaney 43 11 140 39.0 4687.82

11. Addison Giannini 14 5 33 8.5 3013.27

12. Konstantin Wertelecki 7 2 23 1.0 2317.73

13. Jeb Bailey 22 4 54 20.0 597.13

14. Lane Elmore 43 9 179 73.0 431.61

15. Will Clark 30 8 106 49.0 141.78

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Combining my love for competition and interest in science was something I did from early on in my career. 

I also liked to do “action research” to evaluate initiatives in my class and department.

Some of the fun I have  had as a teacher is here!

https://drbreminices.blogspot.com/2019/09/awesome-times-documented.html

“Physics First” was a department wide change in science sequence that I wanted to implement if able to.

It was cool to be able to oversee such a change prior to retirement!

https://physicsfirstworks.blogspot.com/2017/03/physics-first-starter.html

Chess Team Winners 2001!

I appreciate all of the students who responded to my challenge and prodding

with so many wonderful memories!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Ms. Jane Williams, Academic Dean
Dr. Tim Burgess, Science Chair
Dr. Tony Havard, Headmaster
UMS-Wright Preparatory School
334-479-6551       Fax: 334-470-9050

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE`
March 9, 2001
Bulldogs Win in Regional Chess League 

       The UMS-Wright Chess Team finished regional South Alabama Scholastic Chess League tournament play at McGill-Toolen on Thursday March 8th. 2001.  The bulldogs finished with  a sweeping  match victory by the A-Team, B-Team and C-Team.  

       Wins on the A-Team were posted by Matt “Master” Meduna,  James “Strangler” Saad, “Cool Hand” Luke Burgess, Brent “Viper” Vegliacich.  Wins were  also posted by Lane Elmore, CJ McMillian, Andrew MacRae, Will Clark, Kenny McElhaney, Hunter Elmore, David Coates, Grace Burgess, Larry Hu and Brantley Beaird.

       The UMS-Wright A-Team  finished 4th  among 23 schools and all 69 teams during the 2000-2001 school year.  The UMS-Wright B-Team finished 2nd  among all B-Teams.  During  the season UMS-Wright won 14 of 18 team  matches against other schools.  UMS-Wright has accepted an invitation to compete in the state team chess tournament in April.

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Combining my love for competition and interest in science was something I did from early on in my career. 

I also liked to do “action research” to evaluate initiatives in my class and department.

Some of the fun I have  had as a teacher is here!
https://drbreminices.blogspot.com/2019/09/awesome-times-documented.html

“Physics First” was a department wide change in science sequence that I wanted to implement if able to.

It was cool to be able to oversee such a change prior to retirement!

https://physicsfirstworks.blogspot.com/2017/03/physics-first-starter.html