SWHS scores big at state competition

Four math teams from South Whidbey High School recently competed in the Washington State High School Math Contest, finishing second, third, sixth and ninth in the Topical Problem Division. South Whidbey was among 32 state-qualifying teams in Division II.

May 20, 2016 7:43 pm
All four of South Whidbey High School’s math teams placed in the top 10 in the Topical Problem Division at the Washington State High School Math Contest. Members of the SWHS math teams from left to right: Fiona Callahan
All four of South Whidbey High School’s math teams placed in the top 10 in the Topical Problem Division at the Washington State High School Math Contest. Members of the SWHS math teams from left to right: Fiona Callahan

Four math teams from South Whidbey High School recently competed in the Washington State High School Math Contest, finishing second, third, sixth and ninth in the Topical Problem Division.

South Whidbey was among 32 state-qualifying teams in Division II.

Hundreds of teams participated in regional competitions March 9 before advancing to the state competition. The state contest, held April 23 at Central Washington University, featured a select number of teams. South Whidbey’s math teams were composed of Kari Hustad, Grace Callahan, Fiona Callahan, Annika Hustad, Andrew Baesler, Carli Newman, Sean Miles, Liam Twomey and Amelia Hensler.

Teams are permitted up to four members, one from each high school grade.

The feat of having four teams place in the top-10 was recognized by an organizer of the event, said coach Clyde Monma in a press release.