The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics at Albany State University (ASU) successfully hosted its Annual High School Mathematics Tournament on the ASU West Campus. This prestigious competition is designed to celebrate academic excellence in mathematics and highlight the importance of mathematical proficiency in various professional fields.

The tournament welcomed 150 students from 15 high schools across Georgia, with 60 students participating in the ciphering round. The event kicked off with an opening ceremony featuring remarks from Willtresca Heppard-Streeter, Assistant Professor and Director of the Mathematics Tournament; Dr. C. Ofodile, Chair of Mathematics, Computer Science & Physics; and Dr. Melanie Hatch, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Participating Schools:

• Tattnall Square Academy, Macon, GA

• Monroe Comprehensive High School, Albany, GA

• Veterans High School, Kathleen, GA

• Lowndes High School, Valdosta, GA

• Calhoun County High School, Edison, GA

• Westover High School, Albany, GA

• Lee County High School, Leesburg, GA

• Northside High School, Columbus, GA

• Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Albany, GA

• Valdosta High School, Valdosta, GA

• Columbus High School, Columbus, GA

• Brookstone High School, Columbus, GA

• Randolph Clay High School, Cuthbert, GA

• Sherwood High School, Albany, GA

• Tift County High School, Tifton, GA

Tournament Results:

Team Winners:

• 1st Place: Columbus High School, Columbus, GA – Advisor: Storie Atkins

• 2nd Place: Lowndes High School, Valdosta, GA – Advisors: C. DiTomasso & C. Zeigler

• 3rd Place: Veterans High School, Kathleen, GA – Advisor: Dr. Li Ma

Individual Winners:

• 1st Place: Madeline Park, Columbus High School

• 2nd Place (Tie): Rebecca Winters, Veterans High School & Jacob Berkner, Tattnall Square Academy

• 3rd Place: Ryan Bellflower, Lowndes High School

The tournament continues to be a platform for recognizing students’ talents in mathematics and encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM fields. Albany State University takes great pride in fostering academic excellence and inspiring the next generation of mathematicians and scientists.