Ellen Zhang ’21 is currently ranked among the top 1,000 high school chemistry students and the top two hundred tenth grade math students in the United States. Her outstanding success on two recent exams has qualified her as such.
Ellen’s exceptional performance at the Philadelphia competition of the 2019 US National Chemistry Olympiad has qualified her for the next round, the National Exam.
“I think that the test is very much like the AP exam,” said Ellen. “I hope that more people will try it out next year because I think it’s an amazing experience regardless of whether you make it or not.”
Organized by the American Chemical Society, the Olympiad is a competition for high school students that tests their chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills. Ellen will take the National Exam on April 27, 2019 at La Salle University.
Only the top 1,000 chemistry students take the exam which will consist of both a written exam and a laboratory practical. “I’m excited about the upcoming exam, and I will try my best to prepare,” said Ellen.
In addition to her success in chemistry, Ellen was also one of four George School students to sit for the AIME, the next level of the American Mathematics Competition exam last month. Based on her outstanding performance, she has been invited to sit for the USA(J)MO. The top students from the USA(J)MO are invited to the Mathematical Olympiad Program in the summer after the exam. Students from the Mathematical Olympiad Program are then eligible to be selected for the following summer’s six-member team that will represent the United States of America at the IMO.
Ellen is the first George School student to qualify for both exams since 2014, when her brother John Zhang ’16 did the same.
“Ellen has cheerfully contributed her excellent mathematical insights and intuition to a dizzying array of interesting problems,” said Travis Ortogero, math teacher. “As a mathematician, her experience, tenacity, and creativity allow her to find unconventional but effective solutions on tests. She is also always on the search for new and interesting problems to consider.”
Best of luck to Ellen on both upcoming exams.
FRIDAY: 
FRIDAY: Cougar-Moose Kickback (try to wear green, Westtown will wear blue). After the BBQ dinner, come to Hallowell Porch at 7:30 p.m. for a dance featuring DJ Headrush. The dance will have Capri-Suns, popcorn, cotton candy, cookies, and spike ball. The dance ends at 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Carnival from 12:00-5:00 p.m. on South Lawn with outdoor sports, class competitions, water slide, and more. Starting at 12:30 p.m., Student DJ Ziza will be on Admission Porch while students enjoy spike ball and volleyball nets, and finish the day with a water balloon and color powder fight. Wear a shirt that you don’t mind getting messy! The Rita’s Water Ice Truck will be here from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
SATURDAY: Bonfire and s’mores from 7:00-9:30 p.m. for all students in the woods at the outdoor fireplace along the XC trail, and from 9:30-10:45 p.m. for seniors only. Faculty member Pete Holland will be performing and singing!
SATURDAY: Our last 
SUNDAY: Brunch in the Walton tent outside. Affinity Alliance Day programming from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact a member of Student Council.
Students were emailed the full weekend activities schedule with sign-up links.
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Stock up on our retiring tree before it’s all gone!
Day students are encouraged to stay on campus for dinner and evening activities throughout NSO.
Throughout the spring, College Counseling will bring you programs on a wide range of topics related to college admission!
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Upcoming GS Book Club Selections: 
Community Art Exhibition! We invite artists of all ages and skill levels to participate in this wonderful opportunity to showcase your talent and contribute to our vibrant school community.
Please join us on campus for our Celebration for Accepted Students on April 2 or 4; a revisit day where you’ll have the opportunity to attend classes, explore campus, and meet friends. 
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Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom.