Left to Right: Hayden Wisniewski, Luke Nelson, Erica Garbarini, Gary Qu, Catheine Quinto, Aaron Day, Jacob Davidson, Maddie Gwaltney, Luke Bronson, Jake Bronson, Chris Knutson, Kathleen Levi, Melody Hwangbo, Kayla McCormick, Jessica Xu
Student Bios
Luke Bronson
I am a senior at Maranatha Christian high school who has attended MCS for 13 years. I was a member of the ISS program last year and am excited to be a part of it again. Apart from ISS I aminvolved in ASB, NHS, the theater department, and I’m a member of the football team. I will be attending Baylor University next fall majoring in mechanical engineering. I am very grateful for the great opportunity that he has to be a part of this project.
I am a senior at Maranatha Christian high school who has attended MCS for 13 years. I was a member of the ISS program last year and am excited to be a part of it again. Apart from ISS I aminvolved in ASB, NHS, the theater department, and I’m a member of the football team. I will be attending Baylor University next fall majoring in mechanical engineering. I am very grateful for the great opportunity that he has to be a part of this project.
Jake Bronson
I am a sophomore at MCHS and have attended Maranatha since kindergarten. I’m excited to be a part of this year’s ISS team and contribute in any way possible. My passion is in biology and would love to someday become a doctor. My favorite food is breakfast food, and more specifically, French toast. I am blessed to be on the team and am grateful for this amazing opportunity.
I am a sophomore at MCHS and have attended Maranatha since kindergarten. I’m excited to be a part of this year’s ISS team and contribute in any way possible. My passion is in biology and would love to someday become a doctor. My favorite food is breakfast food, and more specifically, French toast. I am blessed to be on the team and am grateful for this amazing opportunity.
Jacob Davidson
I am an 18 year old senior and I have attended Maranatha since first grade. Outside of school and ISS, my interests are computers, snowboarding, and riding my quad. I worked as an I.T. over the summer so I am definitely looking forward to assisting the ISS team with my software and hardware knowledge. This is my first year in the ISS program so I am also eager to learn new techniques regarding electrical engineering.
I am an 18 year old senior and I have attended Maranatha since first grade. Outside of school and ISS, my interests are computers, snowboarding, and riding my quad. I worked as an I.T. over the summer so I am definitely looking forward to assisting the ISS team with my software and hardware knowledge. This is my first year in the ISS program so I am also eager to learn new techniques regarding electrical engineering.
Aaron Day
I am a senior at Maranatha and this will be my second time participating in the ISS program at Maranatha. Last year, I was the Project Manager and Electrical Engineer of the team and this year, I am Systems engineer, head electrical engineer, and head mechanical engineer. In my free time, I love to peruse my passion of music, playing concerts most weekends. This past summer, I was able to intern at a local high tech scientific company as an engineer and lab technician. I plan on studying math or electrical engineering in college and look forward to what my future holds in such fields.
I am a senior at Maranatha and this will be my second time participating in the ISS program at Maranatha. Last year, I was the Project Manager and Electrical Engineer of the team and this year, I am Systems engineer, head electrical engineer, and head mechanical engineer. In my free time, I love to peruse my passion of music, playing concerts most weekends. This past summer, I was able to intern at a local high tech scientific company as an engineer and lab technician. I plan on studying math or electrical engineering in college and look forward to what my future holds in such fields.
Erica Garbarini
This is my senior year and also my first in ISS. My interests are in mathematics and science. I am also interested in literature and writing. I hope this combination of my skills and interests will benefit the ISS project and more specifically, the Pubic Relations domain. Most of all, I look forward to contributing to a project that will be going into outer space.
This is my senior year and also my first in ISS. My interests are in mathematics and science. I am also interested in literature and writing. I hope this combination of my skills and interests will benefit the ISS project and more specifically, the Pubic Relations domain. Most of all, I look forward to contributing to a project that will be going into outer space.
Madelene Gwaltney
I am currently a junior at MCS and I have been attending Maranatha since kindergarten. I enjoy ISS, ASB, cheer, singing, and sign language. In college, I hope to study psychology. I am grateful for the opportunity to be on the ISS team and I'm excited for this year's project. This year, I will be an addition to the Mechanical Engineering department as well as the Cost and Scheduling department. I am eager to see how we can improve our project as well as expand our projects capabilities.
I am currently a junior at MCS and I have been attending Maranatha since kindergarten. I enjoy ISS, ASB, cheer, singing, and sign language. In college, I hope to study psychology. I am grateful for the opportunity to be on the ISS team and I'm excited for this year's project. This year, I will be an addition to the Mechanical Engineering department as well as the Cost and Scheduling department. I am eager to see how we can improve our project as well as expand our projects capabilities.
Melody Hwangbo
I was born in Korea, and went to an English kindergarten to initiate my education. I attended several English institutes during the course of my elementary years, and I was able to travel overseas a few times to study different subjects to places like Adelaide, Australia and Sacramento. Soon after I graduated elementary school, I decided to study abroad here in America. I am currently living with my Christian aunt,uncle, and cousin. Coming here has brought many spiritual and academic opportunities, so I thank God I was able to come!
I was born in Korea, and went to an English kindergarten to initiate my education. I attended several English institutes during the course of my elementary years, and I was able to travel overseas a few times to study different subjects to places like Adelaide, Australia and Sacramento. Soon after I graduated elementary school, I decided to study abroad here in America. I am currently living with my Christian aunt,uncle, and cousin. Coming here has brought many spiritual and academic opportunities, so I thank God I was able to come!
Kathleen Levi
My name is Kathleen Levi I am Senior this year and I am 17 years old. I have been attending Maranatha since 5th grade making this my 8th year at the school. I joined ISS because I want to get a better understanding of the engineering world and learn concepts that other kids my age might not have the opportunity to do. This is my second year participating in the ISS program. Hopefully I will be studying Physics or engineering in college in order to become an engineer or physicist.
My name is Kathleen Levi I am Senior this year and I am 17 years old. I have been attending Maranatha since 5th grade making this my 8th year at the school. I joined ISS because I want to get a better understanding of the engineering world and learn concepts that other kids my age might not have the opportunity to do. This is my second year participating in the ISS program. Hopefully I will be studying Physics or engineering in college in order to become an engineer or physicist.
Chris Knutson
I am a junior and a returning member of the ISS Team. I enjoy learning new things, and hope to pursue a career in computer science. I was the lead in the software department last year and I am happy to continue my position this year. My dad is a software engineer and a mentor for our ISS program and I've learned a good deal from his experience. I also look forward to seeing the improvement that the new year will yield.
I am a junior and a returning member of the ISS Team. I enjoy learning new things, and hope to pursue a career in computer science. I was the lead in the software department last year and I am happy to continue my position this year. My dad is a software engineer and a mentor for our ISS program and I've learned a good deal from his experience. I also look forward to seeing the improvement that the new year will yield.
Kayla McCormick
This is my sophomore year and I’ve been going to MCS for 5 years. This is my first year on the ISS team. I love to dance, when I am not doing schoolwork or ISS, and I hope to become an engineer with a minor in dance. My father is an engineer and also a mentor for our program here and so there's a lot I can pick up from him. I'm willing to dedicate my skills and knowledge to help this years Electrical Engineering department of the ISS program.
This is my sophomore year and I’ve been going to MCS for 5 years. This is my first year on the ISS team. I love to dance, when I am not doing schoolwork or ISS, and I hope to become an engineer with a minor in dance. My father is an engineer and also a mentor for our program here and so there's a lot I can pick up from him. I'm willing to dedicate my skills and knowledge to help this years Electrical Engineering department of the ISS program.
Luke Nelson
I am a senior interested in Chemistry and Biology. I am looking forward to promoting the ISS program through the avenue of public relations. I've applied to George Fox University and Baylor University and I look forward to enrolling into their science programs. I am also a musician and I love to fish and hike in the great outdoors. This is my first year in ISS and I am ready to dedicate my efforts and time towards the program.
I am a senior interested in Chemistry and Biology. I am looking forward to promoting the ISS program through the avenue of public relations. I've applied to George Fox University and Baylor University and I look forward to enrolling into their science programs. I am also a musician and I love to fish and hike in the great outdoors. This is my first year in ISS and I am ready to dedicate my efforts and time towards the program.
Isaak Orduno
I am one of the newer additions to the ISS family. I enjoy surfing, playing guitar, and reading. I would like to go to a university in Northern California after high school, and attend a school in England afterwards for my masters degree. I am excited to be participating in ISS and I hope to participate the program next year.
I am one of the newer additions to the ISS family. I enjoy surfing, playing guitar, and reading. I would like to go to a university in Northern California after high school, and attend a school in England afterwards for my masters degree. I am excited to be participating in ISS and I hope to participate the program next year.
Gary Qu
I am from China and this is my second year at Maranatha. This year I am happy to take part in new activities such as football and ISS. I have had experience in developing software when I was in China so I am hopeful that I can use my skills to advance our new software that runs on digital and analog. I am also excited to branch out with the experience of actually sending something up into space.
I am from China and this is my second year at Maranatha. This year I am happy to take part in new activities such as football and ISS. I have had experience in developing software when I was in China so I am hopeful that I can use my skills to advance our new software that runs on digital and analog. I am also excited to branch out with the experience of actually sending something up into space.
Catherine Quinto
This year is my senior year as well as twelfth year at Maranatha Christian. Along with being part of the ISS scheduling and mechanical engineer teams, I have also been blessed with the opportunity to learn cello, to piano accompany and to spend time with children who have special needs. I also participate in the National Honors Society, NSHSS, yearbook club, and key club. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, relaxing under the stars, drinking tea, and songwriting. This is my first year participating in the ISS program.
This year is my senior year as well as twelfth year at Maranatha Christian. Along with being part of the ISS scheduling and mechanical engineer teams, I have also been blessed with the opportunity to learn cello, to piano accompany and to spend time with children who have special needs. I also participate in the National Honors Society, NSHSS, yearbook club, and key club. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, relaxing under the stars, drinking tea, and songwriting. This is my first year participating in the ISS program.
Hayden Wisniewski
This is my sixth year at Maranatha Christian schools and my second year on the ISS team. I have been a part of many different engineering activities other than the ISS team which include the robotics team and the COSMOS program. The COSMOS program, or California applied science and mathematics summer school, I lived on UCSD for a month and worked with a four person team, building a large kinetic sculpture. I also enjoy riding motorcycles in the desert and I have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. I hope that as I lead the team, as the project manager, I can hone my leadership skills.
This is my sixth year at Maranatha Christian schools and my second year on the ISS team. I have been a part of many different engineering activities other than the ISS team which include the robotics team and the COSMOS program. The COSMOS program, or California applied science and mathematics summer school, I lived on UCSD for a month and worked with a four person team, building a large kinetic sculpture. I also enjoy riding motorcycles in the desert and I have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. I hope that as I lead the team, as the project manager, I can hone my leadership skills.
Jessica Xu
I have been attending MCS since first grade, and I am currently a freshman in high school. Through my elementary and junior high years, I actively participated and won awards in ACSI Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, Creative Writing Festival, and Speech Meet. I am interested in science and technology and my hobbies include drawing, writing, dance, piano, and violin. I feel that my inclination towards the sciences has influenced me to join the ISS team.
I have been attending MCS since first grade, and I am currently a freshman in high school. Through my elementary and junior high years, I actively participated and won awards in ACSI Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, Creative Writing Festival, and Speech Meet. I am interested in science and technology and my hobbies include drawing, writing, dance, piano, and violin. I feel that my inclination towards the sciences has influenced me to join the ISS team.
