BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus
BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus
Lyle Koonce, Coach
Coach Lyle Koonce has taught mathematics at BASIS San Antonio Shavano since 2015 and has taught all math courses from pre-algebra up through AP calculus BC, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra. Initially attending the University of Texas San Antonio as a Music Major, he soon discovered that mathematics was what truly interested him and quickly changed his major to mathematics. While a graduate student, he discovered that he enjoyed the art of communicating mathematics and made up his mind to become a teacher. Coach Koonce enjoys spending time with his wife and three amazing children, working in his garden, and playing guitar, mandolin, lap steel, and trumpet (when time allows).
Prateek Mishra
Prateek Mishra is a senior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano in San Antonio, Texas and is the captain of the Science Bowl team. He has been participating for seven years in various competitions such as American Invitational Mathematics Examination , University Interscholastic League, Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, and many more. In his free time, he likes to skateboard, practice taekwondo, play video games on his recently built personal computer, and spend time with his little brother.
Eric Zou
Eric Zou is a sophomore at BASIS San Antonio Shavano in San Antonio, Texas. His favorite subjects are math and physics, and he has been competing in Science Bowl for four years. Apart from Science Bowl, he is also a part of the science fair and chess clubs. He is often busy studying for exams, but whenever he has some free time, he often spends it gardening, writing short stories, or catching up on sleep.
Allen Liang
Allen Liang is a senior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano in San Antonio, Texas. He has been a student at BASIS for eight years. He has relished several different science courses, but his favorites are AP biology and AP chemistry. He enjoys science extracurriculars such as Health Occupations Students of America and University Interscholastic League. Aside from that, he spends his free time indulging in video games, compiling statistics, and playing basketball or football. He plans to be a biochemistry major at college and is proud to represent his school at the National Science Bowl this year!
Michael Xiang
Michael Xiang is a senior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano in San Antonio, Texas. He has competed in Science Bowl for four years, and this is his second time qualifying for the national competition. He is interested in physics and computer science, and he plans on getting a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or economics. He loves playing basketball and has competed since he was five years old, and he is the varsity team captain. He also loves playing the piano, and his favorite composers are Liszt and Chopin. He also competes in debate, in which he has qualified for numerous national championship tournaments. He is very excited to be a part of this year’s National Science Bowl competition!
Louis Geer
Louis Geer is a junior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano in San Antonio, Texas. He has been involved in Science Bowl for a few years now, and his favorite subject is math, although he enjoys physics and energy as well. Louis is also an avid musician and composer outside of school and has been playing piano for over ten years. He is excited to be participating for his school and hopes to place well!
