Jun 04
After graduation, Yuna Lee plans to attend college and begin preparing for dental school. She says the most rewarding part of the Magnet program was presenting her research at the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF). The program also provided valuable internship opportunities that helped her explore future career paths. A fun fact about Yuna? She has two birds! Congrats and good luck, Yuna!
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May 30
Abraham Zhang is proud to have maintained a 4.0 unweighted GPA and to have received the Camas High School Excellence Award every year. He joined the Magnet program to challenge himself academically. “The additional training that the Magnet program provided, such as yearly research projects, prompted me to join,” he says. His advice to incoming students is simple: “Don’t procrastinate.” Abraham’s favorite quote comes from Kobe Bryant: “Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses.” When asked to describe Magnet in one sentence, he calls it “a program that pushes students to reach their highest potential.” Congrats and good luck, Abraham!
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May 30
On May 28, the CHS Magnet Program proudly hosted its 18th Annual MST (Math, Science, and Technology) Research Symposium, bringing together students from all four grade levels for an evening of scholarly celebration, innovation, and community.
The event began in the CHS Main Commons, where students presented their research in an informal poster fair. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with projects spanning diverse scientific disciplines, highlighting months of rigorous study and creative problem-solving. The evening continued in the CHS Theater with formal presentations from selected student researchers, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding academic achievement and inquiry.
The program also took time to honor the graduating Class of 2025. Faculty, families, and fellow students extended heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to these seniors as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their academic and professional journeys. Additionally, retiring program principal Tom Morris was also celebrated and recognized for his long years of service to the program and his 30 years in public education.
“It was a true pleasure to see all four grades of our program come together again,” said Mr. Morris. “The energy, talent, and collaboration on display were a powerful reminder of what makes the MST Magnet community so special.”
The CHS Magnet Program looks forward to continuing its tradition of excellence and innovation in the years to come.
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May 28
Jenny Wang will attend Harvey Mudd College after graduation, entering with an undecided major but planning to explore math, engineering, and computer science. This summer, she’ll return to work at summer camps she previously attended and enjoy a break from high school. Looking ahead, she sees herself working in engineering or data science. Her favorite book is Sadie by Courtney Summers, a gripping mystery she highly recommends. Congrats and good luck, Jenny!
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May 26
Cya Cook plans to double major in pre-law and international relations, with minors in Arabic and economics. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they earned the Clark County Youth Award for helping K–12 students complete homework in Spanish, supporting non-English speakers through remote learning challenges. Cya encourages incoming Magnet students to stay true to their passions. “Don’t be afraid to explore what you really love, even if that isn’t STEM related,” they say. “They are here to support you through whatever it is you’d like to pursue.” They also reflects on the support they received during difficult times. “Many of my teachers, especially the MST ones, were very open to helping me through it and pushing deadlines when they knew I was unable to make them.” Congrats and good luck, Cya!
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May 22
MST senior Jasmine Chen has made school history by becoming the first individual girls golf state champion in CHS history. Competing at the WIAA State Championships this week, Jasmine earned 1st place overall, capping off a remarkable season with a dominant performance.
Jasmine’s leadership and outstanding play helped guide the Camas girls golf team to a 5th place finish overall in the state, bringing academic focus and athletic excellence to the green—demonstrating composure, consistency, and competitive spirit.
Please join us in congratulating Jasmine on this incredible achievement. Go Papermakers!
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May 21
Camas High School junior David Li earned 4th place in the Embedded Systems category at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) for his project titled:
VoltMatrix: An Analog Computing AI Chip Architecture for Scalable and Energy Efficient Inference
David was recognized among the world’s top young scientists at the ISEF awards ceremony, which took place this month in Columbus, Ohio. His innovative work in analog computing architecture stood out among thousands of global submissions from more than 70 countries and regions.
David’s project proposes a novel AI chip architecture that leverages analog computing to reduce energy consumption and increase scalability for machine learning inference—an area with major implications for the future of edge computing and sustainable AI development.
“This recognition is a reflection of David’s deep curiosity, technical skill, and relentless dedication to addressing real-world challenges with bold, forward-thinking solutions,” said Brianna Abraham, a mentor of his at Camas High School. “We’re incredibly proud of his accomplishment on the international stage.”
The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition, and earning a place among the winners is an extraordinary achievement. David’s accomplishment places him in the company of some of the most promising young innovators of his generation.
To view David’s project entry, visit: 🔗 https://isef.net/project/193804
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May 20
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing some of our seniors who opted into this activity as part of our celebration of their graduation and sending them off into the universe.
Liam Hillyard will attend Brigham Young University this fall, where he plans to major in oncology and minor in music. He says the Magnet program’s STEM focus helped spark his interest in medicine. It also taught him the importance of organization and meeting deadlines. “If I wasn’t pushed so hard, I probably would have dilly-dallied my way through high school,” he said. A fun fact about him? He can make a really good goat noise. Congratulations and best of luck, Liam!
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May 01
MST freshman Sujatha Chutkay recently recently participated in the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF) at the Bremerton High School & Performing Arts Center, Bremerton, WA. More than 800 students from all over the state of Washington competed for honors in different categories, albeit many of them were on their spring breaks. Her project, titled “Can Natural Substances Serve as Effective Alternatives to Synthetic Antibiotics in Treating E. coli?”, was awarded Second Place in the “Biomedical and Health Sciences” category! She had a great experience conducting her research and presenting her findings. Congrats, Sujatha!
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Apr 29
Camas High School’s Team 744, CHS Dream Builders, has earned national recognition by winning the Co-Designer Award in the 2024–2025 MIT/Beaver Works CRE[AT]E Challenge, a prestigious engineering competition that tasks students with designing assistive technology in collaboration with individuals with disabilities.
Students Katherine Liu and Emily Liu began the project in October 2024 as part of their MST Magnet research project. They worked closely with their co-designer Mrs. Carson, a Camas School District employee and stroke survivor, to develop a suite of four customized assistive products to improve her daily independence and quality of life.
The team was mentored by Dr. Gang Liu, with additional support from a Beaver Works mentor and Camas High School’s Ms. Abe.
The final event, held last Saturday in a hybrid format at MIT, featured four awards. CHS Dream Builders received the Co-Designer Award, given to the team that best meets the needs of their co-designer with an innovative and practical product.
“This project was deeply personal and rewarding,” said the team. “We’re grateful for Mrs. Carson’s partnership and proud to have created tools that can make a meaningful difference.” Congrats, Katherine and Emily! We are so proud of you!
For more information on the MIT/Beaver Works CRE[AT]E Challenge, visit https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu. Check out a video of their final presentation, too!
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