Stellar Performance in AMC 8 Math Competition

Thousands of students across the nation apply their problem-solving skills in the annual Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competitions 8 (AMC 8).  This year seventy-eight boys from St. Bernard’s took the AMC 8 exam, which covers Middle School mathematics concepts, and competed for local and national awards.  More than 130,000 students from more than 2,000 schools participated in the AMC 8 nationwide.  This year the performance by St. Bernard’s students was remarkable.

Eighth grader Marcus S. earned a perfect score on the AMC 8 exam.  This is the first time a St. Bernard’s student has received a perfect score, and the school has participated in the competition for eleven years.  Additionally, for the first time since 2008, two St. Bernard’s boys, Marcus S. and Frank K., earned scores in the top 1% nationwide.  Five St. Bernard’s boys earned the honor of placing in the top 5% nationally: Joshua G., Owen B., Daniel B., Carter L., and Chester L.

Dr. Johnson is immensely proud of his math students this year.  Please join us in congratulating all of the AMC 8 winners!

 

Eighth Grade AMC 8 Winners
First place:  Marcus S. (top 1% nationally)
Second place:  Frank K. (top 1% nationally)
Third place:  Joshua G. (top 5% nationally)

Additional Eighth Graders in Top 5% Nationally
Owen B.
Carter L.
Chester L.

Seventh Grade AMC 8 Winners
First place:  Corwin C.
Second place:  Henry L. and Lucas P.
Third place:  Cosimo W.

Sixth Grade AMC 8 Winners
First place:  Daniel B. (top 5% nationally)
Second place:  William K.
Third place:  William B. and Harris H.