On Saturday, December 7, a group of five ATYP students met bright and early to compete in Grand Valley State University’s first Math-Team-Matics competition. A fresh mix of 7th-9th graders tackled four separate challenges - a group test, an individual test, a relay, and two Quiz-Bowl style face-offs. After three events, ATYP fell just short of first place. A very close second Quiz Bowl match resulted in a loss which put them just short of second and a spot in the final Quiz Bowl. The day, however, was not lost as the team finished in third place - a feat any new group should be proud of! Since the mathematics department at GVSU has promised two more years of the competition, we look forward to what the future may hold for our young math students!

Maria Talanda-Fisher

Team Coach