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On October 17, 2017, a group of Columbus Academy upper schoolers launched into an annual series of 6 separate contests, collectively known as the Ohio Math League Competition. 

The rules are as follows:

Each contest is composed of 6 questions, covering material from basic algebra to calculus. With the optional use of a calculator, students must independently complete the entire test in fewer than 30 minutes. The top 5 individual scores are then combined to produce a composite score for the school.

Academy students have done exceptionally well this year with notable performances from senior Randy Yan, sophomores Alex Wang and Michelle Zong, and freshman Lucas Huang.

After 4 contests, Columbus Academy is ranked first in Franklin County and second in the state. Having earned 103 out of a current possible 120 points, Academy is second only to  Mason High, which has an impressive 112 out of 120 points. 

On the topic of math competitions such as these and several others including AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) and OCTM (Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Purple Comet that Columbus Academy is also actively involved in throughout the school year, math teacher Chris Bolognese says, “The purpose of taking any mathematics contest is to stretch your thinking and problem solving skills.”