Columbus High shows prowess at Georgia Southwestern math tournament, sweeps team and individual awards

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Students from Columbus High School's math team won first place in the individual and group competition at GSW's 39th annual math tourney.

AMERICUS, GA (02/01/2013)(readMedia)-- High school students from all over Georgia squared off Friday, Jan. 25 at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) to put their math skills to the test. Students from Columbus High School excelled over their competition.

The School of Computing and Mathematics at GSW held its 39th annual mathematics tournament. Sponsored by the AT&T Foundation, the competition is a qualifier for the state math tournament.

Teams from 45 high schools competed in the written and ciphering problem-solving portions. In all, 422 students competed in the event. Winners were recognized in six Georgia High School Association (GHSA) divisions and two Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) divisions.

In the individual portion of the competition, Columbus High School students Aaron Sommer, Ryan Dickman, and Farita Tasnim won first, second and third place, respectively. As a team, Columbus High won first place in the GHSA-AAAA division.

Other first place team winners included First Presbyterian Day School (GHSA-A), Calhoun High School (GHSA-AA), Oconee County High School (GHSA-AAA), Creekview High School (GHSA-AAAAA), Rockdale Magnet School (GHSA-AAAAAA), Brandon Hall School (GISA-AA) and Tattnall Square Academy (GISA-AAA).

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