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[Free to Register] Qualification Tournament for #ChessConnectsUs Championship
#ChessConnectsUs Championship is a special global chess event held as part of GM Judit Polgar’s Global Chess Festival on October 14, 2023. ICEA Chess will orchestrate an internal qualification tournament for the international competition.
Mulan Music Festival
With breathtaking choreography, powerful vocals, and a thrilling score, “Mulan Music Festival” will transport you to ancient China and leave you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss your chance to witness these young performers bring this timeless tale of bravery and honor to life on stage and witness this incredible celebration of Chinese culture and tradition. Get your tickets now and join us on this unforgettable journey with Mulan!

Cindy Lin
Cindy Lin is a student of Mira Costa High School 2023 with a strong interest in mathematics and its various applications. Cindy was admitted to Princeton University in 2023. She was the highest individual score for math olympiad in pacific elementary 2014-2016. In addition to math, she also enjoys computer science. Cindy is also involved in music, and is enrolled in her school’s Symphony Orchestra as a violinist. In addition, she was also nationally ranked in badminton prior to the pandemic.
I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:
- [2020] Math Fun: Pre-algebra, Session 1
- [2020-2021] Math Fun: Pre-algebra, Session 2

Claire Huang
Claire has taught Art Classes for ICEA Community since 2021 and is currently in high school. She won second place in a bookmark contest, and an award of merit for a reflection’s contest at school, and second place in a sketching contest. She started drawing when she was nine and has a strong passion for art!
I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:
- [2021] Taught Anime Art
- [2021-2022] Taught Anime Drawing and Comic Art classes to raise fund for more than $1000
- [2023] Receptionist of Musical Theater Public Performance Event

Jasmine Li
Jasmine is a student at Notre Dame Academy High School; she’s been playing violin and piano for many years. She’s currently in Colburn’s Ed and Mari Edelman Chamber Music Institute, a comprehensive pre-college level chamber music learning experience.
Her most recent accomplishments are winning 1st place in the 2022 CAPMT Southern California Regional Concerto Competition, and 2nd place in the State Finals. She was also featured with the violinist Gil Shaham on violinist.com as a special guest on Gilharmonic (violin and piano).
Jasmine has social media experience and enjoys editing videos as well as advertising.
I.C.E.A. Volunteer Experience:
- [2022] Global AirLearning Video Editing & Team Manager
- [2023] Photography & Video Editing for Mandarin Musical Theater Public Performance

2023 SoCal. SuperStates Championship
Congratulations to the ICEA Chess Team on their outstanding performance in the 2023 SoCal SuperStates Championship, winning both the K-12 Team Championship and K-5 2nd Place. It’s worth mentioning that Sabarish from the ICEA Chess Team is also a co-champion of K-5, while Esther Jou achieved the title of top female in the K-12 Championship and qualified for the Haring National Tournament of Girl State Championships.
Ms. Youhyun
Youhyun, the founder of Elite STEM Academy, is a professional tutor with a fervent interest in education and empowering young minds.
Ms. Albright
Ms. Albright has been in education for grades preK-12 bout 15 years, and has an expertise on math education. She is also an instructional coach to coach grade 3 – 8 teachers and work side by side with them to ensure strong instruction for all students.
I.C.E.A. Teaching Experience:
ICEA Chess Grand Prix Ranking
Goal:
to create a motivating and rewarding concurrent competition along our regular 2023 scheduled monthly Tournaments.
Awarding Points:
1 round win = 2 points
(for U1000 double games round, both 2 v.s. 0 and 1.5 v.s. 0.5 are considered as 1 round win)
1 round tie = 1 point