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opportunities to apply the theories they learn
from textbooks,” she remarked. The club also As Jolene has only recently assumed the
organizes exceptional experiments, although role of president, she hasn’t encountered
they acknowledge the potential dangers any major problems, but she had to face the
he renowned physicist Albert Einstein involved. challenge of balancing between her academic
Tonce said, “The important thing is not to responsibilities and her curriculum activities.
stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason “We had a significant role in Science Week, She’d feel like her club was disregarded, but
for existing.” Science strives to systematically but unfortunately, it had to be cancelled due to she’d also feel like she neglected her studies.
uncover the truths and principles that unforeseen circumstances.” Jolene lamented. Lost in her sea of duties, she felt a slight
From govern the natural world. It helps with the While internally, the club is planning to disappointment at her lacklustre exam results
collaborate with other clubs to host a murder
understanding of the universe and sparks
from May, but she wouldn’t let this prevent her
progress and innovation across various mystery game called ‘Invisible Ink’, where from moving forward.
Curiosity to domains of human endeavor. Wanting to members will decipher clues to uncover the true
promote scientific exploration, our school murderer. Additionally, Jolene revealed that they Oh, what about those seniors? They surely give
Discovery: established the Scientific Research Club in are considering organizing a communication her a bad time, right?
conference with school reporters in the future.
2007. In line with the magazine’s theme, we
had the opportunity to interview the president
of the Scientific Research Club. Regarding ongoing research projects, Jolene It turns out that Jolene has gained a massive
emphasized that the club’s activity coordinators amount of respect from her seniors. Originally,

An Interview with The president of the Scientific Research Club typically conduct a test run of the experiments she was a secretary last year and was already
is Jolene Wong Yee Wen from Sr1ScC. Jolene before involving the members. They also acquainted with her seniors. Most of them
was previously a member of the Broadcasting ensure that all necessary materials are praised her for having the ability to lead this
the President of the Club but soon realized that broadcasting wasn’t prepared in advance. Jolene mentioned, “Our club, while some weren’t aware that she was
her passion. Eager for a change, she decided latest experiment is called ‘Tin Farm,’ which actually younger. “When they realized, they
to explore other options, and coincidentally, involves extracting iron from tin chloride. We were in shock!” she recalled tastefully.
ScientifIc a friend of hers recommended the Scientific are planning to conduct this experiment in the In the future, she hopes that her club will
near future.”
Research Club, describing it as interesting and
mysterious. Intrigued by the prospect, Jolene contribute more thrilling activities for the
Research joined the club. The experiments conducted by her were limited students at Kuen Cheng High School. This
in scope but nonetheless exciting, one of which
way, there will be greater recognition of this
Although Jolene joined the club in Junior 2, she was the ten-minute ice cream experiment, in club and increased willingness from people to
Club actually interviewed for the president position which participants enthusiastically mixed the join the club.

last year and succeeded in securing it this year. concoctions together. She noted that members
“I wish to enhance the club’s recognition and really liked this kind of experiment because it “A shoutout for my club? I promise that the
improve its overall functioning,” she stated. was unique and rewarding—all of them got a Scientific Research Club isn’t as boring as it
However, Jolene soon discovered that said role delectable scoop of ice cream at the end! sounds. We have a lot of stuff to do; joining
came with significant responsibilities and a the club is definitely worth it!” she exclaimed.
busy schedule. Nonetheless, she emphatically Another experiment was slime making, where Jolene took us down to the depths of scientific
Jointly reported by: asserted that these challenges wouldn’t be an members got to decorate and customize their experiments and showed us a new side of

Eanne Koo Jr1Z(1) excuse for her to relinquish her position. slime. It was a tactile experiment, as each what was once dull and bland to some. Who
member got to explore the wonderful world knows that science could be so whimsical and
Ho Chia Chien Sr1ComB Jolene explained that activity coordinators of colors and textures. “I feel happy because entertaining too?

would plan extracurricular activities the members have a broader learning range,”
for members to engage themselves in. she stated. With the endless opportunity to try
“This provides members with practical new things, the club acted as another source of
knowledge for many members. They’ve even
had the chance to indulge in visual delights—
an experience to be genuinely cherished.

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