Six USN teams qualify for Perennial Math National Championship

By Sierra Smith, Communications Specialist

While the halls of 2000 Edgehill were quiet over Spring Break, young mathematicians in fourth through eighth grade put their knowledge to the test in Perennial Math's Tennessee state tournament via Zoom on Saturday, March 20.

Twelve students qualified for the Individual Event portion at the National Championship in May. In fourth grade, Enya Joseph '29 placed first, Matthew Golan '29 placed second, and Oliver Stahl '29 came in third. Kevin Song '28 placed first among fifth graders followed by Krish Nachnani '28 in second and Eesha Nachnani '28 in third. In seventh grade, Joshua Kim '26 placed first, Jackson Green '26 second, and Rania Idrees '26 third. Caroline Keiper '25 won first in eighth grade, followed by Ellie Rothman '25 in second and Kati Tong '25 in third. 

Six teams participated and all will advance to Nationals, also. Fourth graders Enya, Matthew, Oliver, Sarah Ajang '29, and Preston Chan '29 won first place. Two fifth grade teams participated and brought home first and second place in their grade level. Kevin, Eesha, Ishaan Nachnani '28, and Suzie Zhao '28 placed first, while Krish, Lydia Kim '28, Sebastian Hetrick '28, and Benjamin Ajang '28 finished second. The sixth grade level was the most competitive with a total of 38 competitors, and still, Eliya Brandes '27, Enno Brandes '27, Ruchika Ramachandran '27, Dylan Omary '27, and Evan Lee '27 brought home second place. At the seventh grade level, Joshua, Rania, Jackson, Harry Stahl '27, and Charlie Blau '27 placed second. Lastly, eighth graders Caroline, Ellie, Kati, Eliza Nichols '25, and Rohan Ramachandran '25 brought home first. 

According to its website, Perennial Math was created to "offer students more venues to showcase their talents and to help teachers develop math skills in their classroom." The competition emphasizing problem solving skills for students in grades 3-12.