CIC Alumnus, Minh Ngoc Hao Huynh with CIC Guidance Councellor, Mr. Yung Kim

Luncheon in Honour of CIC Alumnus
On Thursday, April 17th, 2003, Columbia International College hosted a visit from CIC Alumnus, Minh Ngoc Hao Huynh, from Vietnam, joined CIC in August 2001 and graduated in the Summer of 2002. During his studies at CIC, Hao maintained a record of academic excellence and an exceptional involvement in school community.

Acting as a Head Mentor and School Prefect, Hao always took it upon himself to contribute his efforts to CIC. As a Head Mentor, Hao assisted new students to get settled into the new environment. As a Prefect, Hao received leadership training at Bark Lake, and used the skills he aquired to continuously assist the school and student body.

As per Cathy Frizzle, LEAD Program Coordinator commented, 'Hao is always very polite and extremely respectful towards others, he was ready to help at any time. His involvement in the school community was outstanding. It is not often that one encounters such qualities in a person'.

Presently, Hao continues his success at the University of Waterloo. Hao chose to pursue his studies in the Faculty of Mathematics, specializing in Computer Science. Hao was also selected to act as the University of Waterloo Ambassador in Vietnam this summer.

Proud to have such an outstanding Alumnus, the CIC Liaison Department organized a special luncheon for Hao and CIC's current Vietnamese students. The students were given the opportunity to greet Hao and ask him questions regarding academics and university life. The event was a success, and a glorious celebration of Vietnamese achievement!

"CIC thanks you for all of your efforts, Hao!"

CIC Mathematics Student Ranks in TOP 1%

Principal Anna Shkolnik congratulates Phan Phuong Thao on her extraordinary success.

Every year, the Mathematical Association of America (at the University of Nebraska, U.S.A.) offers the American Mathematics Contest (AMC) for Grade 10 (AMC10) and Grade 12 (AMC12) students.

The AMC is a 75 minute examination containing secondary school level mathematical questions. The main purpose of the AMC 10 & 12 is to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through solving challenging problems in a multiple-choice format.

This year, there were more than 387,000 participants who wrote the AMC(10 & 12), on February 27, 2003. The participants came from over 5200 high schools across North America.

CIC is proud to announce that our student, Phan Phuong Tao, from Vietnam, placed in the top 1% of all contestants who wrote the AMC10. Phan Phuong Tao's outstanding achievment earned her the top AMC10 award at CIC for 2003. Phan also received an "Honor Roll of Distinction Pin" and "Certificate of Distinction" in honour of her success.

When asked to comment on the AMC10, Phan explained, "The contest was not difficult, however, it was challenging. I have enjoyed participating in the contest and the opportunity given by Columbia International College to allow all students to explore things they like. I am looking forward to improving my mathematical skills so I can continue to participate in future contests."

A special mention also needs to be addressed, last semester, Phan Phuong Hao achieved Top Student in three out of the four courses she was enrolled in. CIC congratulates you for your efforts and extends warm greetings.

The University of Waterloo Congratulates CIC Chemistry Student

Principal Anna Shkolnik congratulates Hoang Nguyen Tuan Anh on his sucess on the CHEM 13 News Research Assistantship Examination

Columbia International College congratulates Hoang Nguyen Tuan Anh for his recent performance on the CHEM 13 News Research Assistantship Examination. Hoang Tuan ranked in the top 5% of more than 3500 students who wrote the exam this past May.

The University of Waterloo Chemistry Department offers the CHEM 13 News Research Assistantship Examination each year, to highschool students interested in advanced chemistry. The exam covers material that a well-read senior high school chemistry student is likely to have come across in the course of their studies. Participants were given demanding questions not only on some of the main topics of high school chemistry, but also on topics not normally covered in the high school curriculum. The exam was definately challenging, however CIC's Hoang Nguyen came out on top!

Prizes were given to the top 5% of students, including Hoang Tuan, whose exam performance was among the best. This year, the prize was a multi-coloured T-shirt. Hoang Tuan also received a personal letter from the University of Waterloo and University of Toronto congratulating him on his success. Hoang's name will be published in the CHEM 13 NEWS.

To many, this recent achievment by Hoang Nguyen comes as no surprise. Hoang has always been a top student, who has excelled in Calculus, English and Chemistry. Hoang's Advanced Intensive English teacher, Ms. Carol Hernandez-Gough has said, "Tuan is a very motivated, hard working student".

Besides studying, Hoang is also very devoted to the school community. Recently, he has been elected as a Prefect in the boy's residence.

"CIC is proud of you Tuan!"