Front row from left are Samuel Frondorf, Brendan Madigan, Isaiah Rawlins, Walker Brown; middle row: Emily Benton, Kati Jurgens, Matt Hall, Jackson Coates, Casey Fischer, Allison Parks, Lauren Colyer, Maria Torok, Zane Royer; back row – Cordelia Brumley, Austin Neat, Garret Harrison, Griffin Reinert, Noah Bruce, Andrew Ball, Isaac White, Caleb Brink, Drew McKibben
Each year, the faculty and staff of the University of Cincinnati Mathematics Department sponsor an academic mathematics competition.

This year marks the 29th year of this competition, and on March 1, students from the Clermont County Gifted STEM Program participated, along with hundreds of other students from across the tri-state. Students competed in teams to solve problems on various levels.

This year, preparation for the UC academic mathematics competition has been an integral part of the middle school classes in the Clermont County Gifted STEM Program, with students from Bethel-Tate and Williamsburg Middle Schools participating. Students have practiced independently, completed online challenges, and have worked hard during face-to- face classes. The local level competition was held, and the top scorers represented their schools at the Cincinnati area competition.

Samuel Frondorf won the top-scoring position for Bethel-Tate Middle School, and Kati Jurgens took this honor for Williamsburg Middle School. Special congratulations go to Williamsburg students Walker Brown, Brendan Madigan, Drew McKibben, and Isaiah Rawlins for scoring the highest rating: superior.

All other participating teams received excellent ratings. Congratulations, matheletes!