For the 36th year, Wayne Community College’s Mathematics Department partnered with local high schools to sponsor the Wayne County Fair High School Math Competition.
Teams of two students competed in a game show–style contest. Students were challenged in two rounds: the first focused on math trivia and mental math, and the second emphasized mathematical calculations.
Topics included algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and trigonometry. Without the use of calculators, students relied on quick reasoning to prove their problem-solving skills and succeed in the fast-paced competition.
The contest was divided into two divisions. The results for each division are:
Division I:
First Place: Charles B. Aycock High School (Josslyn Snyder and Cooper Martin)
Second Place: Goldsboro High School (Jessica Zelaya and Jordan Wyche)
Third Place: Rosewood High School (Thu Min and Amina Hassan)
Fourth Place: Spring Creek High School (Elizabeth Taylor and Beatrice Rivera-Cabrera)
Division II:
First Place: Wayne School of Technical Arts (Jonathon Torres and Nolan Fishman)
Second Place: Wayne Early Middle College High School (Evelyn Wall and Ethan Bogenrief)
Third Place: Wayne School of Engineering (Axel Yepez and Caleb Larson)
In the final Winner vs. Winner round, the winners of each division faced off against each other, with Charles B. Aycock High School emerging as the champion.
The Foundation of WCC awarded monetary prizes to each team.
“We are pleased to create and administer this contest in conjunction with Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Fair,” said WCC Mathematics Department Chair Katina Davis. “It is amazing to see students excel in mathematics and enjoy competing each year. There is much excitement in the room when questions are answered correctly!”
WCC Mathematics Instructor Katie Holloman, one of the event’s organizers, said, “This competition is about more than math—it’s about teamwork, critical thinking, and celebrating the talents of Wayne County’s students.”
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.