On October 17, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ welcomed 97 high school students from 12 schools for the 2024 DU Math Challenge, where students competed in individual and team exams, engaged in breakout sessions led by faculty, and explored Dordt’s campus and community.
On October 17, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ hosted 97 high school students from 12 different schools for the 2024 DU Math Challenge.
Here are the results for the individual and team exams:
Individual Exam
12th Grade
1st - Mazzi Moore, Brandon Valley High School, 10.75
2nd - Milkos Baumann, Schaeffer Academy, 10.5
3rd - Joseph Block, Schaeffer Academy, 9.75
4th - Asa Byl, Unity Christian, 9.5
11th Grade
1st - William Breems, Unity Christian, 9.5
2nd - Carson Rozeboom, Southwest MN Christian, 8.75
3rd - Isaac Koole, Sioux Falls Christian, 8.25
4th Levi Groenewold, Unity Christian, 7
Team Exam
1st Place - 99 points - Schaeffer Academy
2nd Place - 69 points - Sioux Center
3rd Place - 64 points - Brandon Valley
Students first participated in an individual exam, followed by a team exam. Students heard a presentation from the Admissions team, enjoyed a meal in the Commons, and were able to choose one of six breakout sessions for the afternoon.
Breakout sessions were led by faculty members in the Mathematics Department and members of the Admissions team. These sessions covered a range of topics including a mathematical murder mystery, creative problem-solving techniques, and a campus tour.
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As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵis a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.
Groenewold will present a faculty recital featuring works by contemporary composers, collaborating with other musicians, and highlighting the versatility of the organ as a solo instrument and in partnership with other instrumentalists.
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