Middle School Math Team Wins Division, Qualifies for State MATHCOUNTS Competition

SPA’s Middle School math team had another successful season, with all six members of the “Gold” team finishing in the top 15 of the Saint Paul division to win the division title. Jack Gao ’28 brought home gold with a perfect score of 140 for the 5 meets, Zack Berchenko ’27 placed 3rd, Peter Hovan ’28 placed 5th, and Isaak Senaratna ’27 and Kaya Cayci ’28 tied for 8th place. In addition to the division win, team members Zack Berchenko ’27, Jack Gao ’28, Peter Hovan ’28, and Isaak Senaratna ’27 qualified to compete at the Minnesota state MATHCOUNTS competition, held in March 2023. “I really appreciate the effort these students put in all year,” says Middle School math teacher Curtis Becker, who advises the team. “Each student has a strength they bring to the team,” Becker says. “I am really proud of all of them and their work this year.”