About us...
Shayda Moezzi, President & Founder
Shayda Moezzi is the President and founder of the Astronomical Society of Carlsbad and currently a sophomore at Carlsbad High. Shayda holds a deep passion for the universe and studying everything it has to offer. Shayda is currently interning at the Science and Engineering Research Facility at UCSD, captain and co-president of Science Olympiad at Carlsbad High, president of the Project F.E.E.D club, treasurer for the Red Cross Club, and head of software in the Robotics program. Leadership and giving back to her community are a major part of Shayda's life. She has served as a leader in the Carlsbad Educational Foundation's Student Leadership Academy, and through her Project F.E.E.D club has donated to local homeless shelters. She has also worked on coding several apps, including one for the Ecolife Company in San Diego. When she is not staring at the night sky or writing about celestial events, she enjoys playing Tennis, Piano, and also plays Cello with the University of San Diego. Shayda hopes to spread her enthusiasm and passion for Astronomy to her community and beyond!
Ariana Bird, Vice President
Ariana Bird is vice president of the Astronomical Society of Carlsbad and is currently a sophomore at Carlsbad High School. She is also co-president of Science Olympiad and publicity chair of Red Cross Club at her school. In addition to academics, Ariana is a dedicated musician who has been playing cello for six years and is a part of the Carlsbad High School Chamber Orchestra. In her free time she enjoys playing golf as well expanding her knowledge in forensic science. Her passion for working with children and studying sciences like human biology have inspired Ariana to pursue a career as a pediatrician. Devoted to the numerous wonders of the field of medicine, Ariana begins to pursue her goals by volunteering at Sharp Memorial Hospital and Carlsbad Country Day School.
Hi! My name is Christine Apostol and I am a junior at Carlsbad High School. Astronomy has always intrigued me, but I never really realized how great of an impact it can have on someone when presented in a powerful way. Looking at life through the “bigger picture” can teach someone a plethora of lessons. I learned this when I saw the way Shayda teaches with passion during club, and my outlook on life changed, that day, for the better. Now, I work with her to show other people the importance of astronomy! I’m excited for another, awe-filled year at ASOC!
Christine Apostol, Vice President
Caytre Ede is a student at Carlsbad High school, class of 2020. In addition to the Astronomical Society, Caytre is integrated into the Girl Scout community as a Senior rank, having completed her Bronze and Silver Award, and currently working toward earning her Gold Award. Along with being academically motivated by taking honors and AP classes, Caytre is dedicated to performing and playing piano, as she has accomplished level 8 out of 10 levels of Certificate of Merit for the Music Teachers Association of California. In school, Caytre is part of Science Olympiad and is a contributing writer to The Carlsbad Science Journal. She is passionate about human biology and has ambitions to pursue a career in medicine. Aside from the academics, Caytre enjoys volunteering in her church's youth program, actively being in the outdoors, and practicing amateur photography.