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Sophomore Seema Dhungana reads her notes out loud to study for a test. Dhungana said reading the material and saying it at the same time helps her remember key points.

STUDYING, SERIOUSLY

Alina Yu, Feature Reporter April 20, 2017

STUDYING, SERIOUSLY As testing season approaches, students begin to study vigorously with various methods The first week of may is approaching, meaning AP testing and all the cramming for final exams...

Economics Club sponsor Michelle Foutz finishes work at her desk. Foutz said she currently has very little work to do regarding Economics Club, as most students are now beginning their self-study.​

Members of Economics Club to begin independent study

Alanna Wu, Reporter November 18, 2016

Members of Economics Club are beginning independent study in order to prepare for a test during second semester that will determine whether members compete on the AP or regular team. The exact date of...

Michelle Foutz, sponsor of Economics Club, creates a list of returning members of Economics Club. She also arranged teams for the NEC. Foutz said she had to make hard decisions when creating the teams, as she wanted to make sure she was choosing the strongest economics students. “Again, I’m just trying to figure out who will be the best at moving forward beyond the state level and potentially getting us to nationals,” Foutz said

Economics Club preparing for call-out meeting

Alanna Wu September 29, 2016

Economics Club is preparing to hold a call-out meeting in order to recruit new members. Michelle Foutz, sponsor of Economics Club, said there is not a set date for the meeting but will take place sometime...

Michelle Foutz, Economics Club sponsor and economics teacher, sits at her desk, checking her email. She said her hopes for the club include going to New York "and going to the national competition."
ELLEN PENG / PHOTO

Economics Club plans to meet sometime in October

Beats September 11, 2015

The call-out meeting for Economics Club will be held sometime before Oct. 15, according to Michelle Foutz, Economics Club sponsor and economics teacher. “By October 15, I’ve got to have...

Economics Club members to participate in Fed Challenge April 22

Beats April 20, 2015

Although the Economics Club is no longer able to meet due to club sponsor Michelle Foutz's​ maternity leave, members will continue to participate in economics and related competitions. According to Joe...

(Left to right) Junior Jessica Tao, sophomore Michael Wang, business teacher Paul Clayton, sophomore Brendan Yap, senior Kevin Mi and junior Joe Philleo (not pictured) will participate in the 2015 Fed Challenge. Participating teams of three to five students will offer 15-minute presentations. DARA LEVY / PHOTO

Economics Club members to participate in Fed Challenge

News March 20, 2015

On April 22, five students will compete in the High School Fed Challenge at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, according to Paul Clayton, Fed team sponsor and business teacher. Clayton said the competition...

Michelle Foutz, Economics Club sponsor and economics teacher, sits at her desk and checks her email. She said the club would no longer be able to meet under her supervision since she is on maternity leave. ELLEN PENG / PHOTO

Economics Club to no longer hold meetings during school

Beats January 23, 2015

After having had two meetings to go over the competition schedule for the rest of the school year and practicing oral jeopardy questions, which are trivia-type questions that use buzzers, the Economics...

Economics Club will not have regular meetings until after winter break

Economics Club will not have regular meetings until after winter break

Beats January 3, 2015

For the Economics Club, regular meetings will not take place until after winter break according to Michelle Foutz, club sponsor and economics teacher. She said, “I have given (the club members) some...

Michelle Foutz, Economics Club sponsor and economics teacher, sits at her desk during SRT. She said she has not yet set an exact date for the second club meeting, but it will be some time after fall break.

Economics Club to hold a meeting during week after fall break

Beats October 22, 2014

For its second meeting, the Economics Club will most likely hold it during the week following fall break, according to Michelle Foutz, club sponsor and economics teacher. She said she does not have detailed...

Economics Club to meet sometime in late September or early October

Economics Club to meet sometime in late September or early October

Beats September 13, 2014

According to Michelle Foutz, sponsor of the Economics Club and economics teacher, there will be a call-out meeting sometime soon. Foutz said, “We will be having a call-out meeting in the next couple...

Joe Philleo, member of the Adam Smith 1 team and sophomore, explains an economic model during AP microeconomics class. Philleo and the rest of his team members will compete in the regional competition on April 14. CLAUDIA HUANG / PHOTO

CHS Economics Club teams win state competition on March 10, advance to regional competition on April 14

Author Archives March 18, 2014

On March 10, three teams from the Economics Club competed at the state finals of the Indiana Economics Challenge. Of the three teams, two—Adam Smith 1 and David Ricardo—were first place in their...

Speech team co-sponsor Anna Kaiser holds this year's team's first trophy. Kaiser said speech team placed sixth overall at the Noblesville meet. LAUREN LU / PHOTO

Next speech team meet at Fort Wayne on Dec. 14

Beats November 19, 2013

According to speech team co-sponsor Anna Kaiser, the next team meet will be at Fort Wayne on Dec. 14. Kaiser said nine people participated in the previous competition in Noblesville on Nov. 9. Four...

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