THS Wins First Place in the State Math and Science Competition
Date:February 05, 2007
The largest and oldest academic competition for high schools in Mississippi is the annual Math and Science Tournament that Mississippi College has hosted for thirty-one years. The tournament was initiated with the intent of promoting science and mathematics in high schools through a spirit of competitiveness like that in athletic events.The Tupelo High School Math and Science Team won 1st place overall in Friday’s State Math and Science Competition at Mississippi College in Clinton.
Individual winners:
Adrian Turner – 1st place, BiologyJinjing Huang - 1st place, Math and PhysicsStewart Brevard – 2nd place, BiologyMatt Hink – 2nd place, PhysicsBen Kellum – 3rd place, MathTop 10% in Math: - Megan PikeMatt HinkJosh TuckerCrystal UsherJeffery OliverTop 10% in Biology: - Megan PikeJeffery OliverTop 10% in Chemistry: - Josh Tucker
THS Team Members: Leigh Beckman, Josh Tucker, Adrian Turner, Erek Allen, Stewart Brevard, Laune Alexander, Ben Kellum, Megan Pike, Matt Hink, JinJing Huang, Jeffery Oliver, and Crystal Usher.
