New Hyde Park students test their math knowledge

The Island Now
Pictured, from left, New Hyde Park Memorial High School students Saumya Sharma and Vishwajit Sharma, Principal Richard Faccio, student Daniel Son, and mathematic teachers Sheena Kurian and David Sime. (Photo courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District)

Approximately 100 students in grades nine to 12 volunteered to participate in the American Mathematics Competition administered at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. The purpose of these exams, sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, is to promote problem-solving skills, identify talent and foster a love of mathematics.

For the AMC-12 students who placed include Vishwajit Sharma, first place, Saumya Sharma, second place, and Daniel Son. third place, for the AMC-12. For the AMC-10 students who placed include Megha Gopal, first place, Thomas Stec, second place, and Lamya Islam, third place.

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