2012 State Competition Results

From left are Daniel Qu, Ken Han, Jacob Nelson and Henry Wang

Top individual winners of the 2012 state MATHCOUNTS competition (in order of finish) are:

1. Daniel Qu, Wayzata Central Middle School, Plymouth, grade 8
2. Henry Wang, Kellogg Middle School, Rochester, grade 8.
3. Ken Han, Eden Prairie Central Middle School, grade 8.
4. Jacob Nelson, Robbinsdale Middle School, grade 8.

These four won top honors from among 129 participants representing 45 schools at the 29th annual competition held Saturday, March 24, at the Radisson Conference Center in Pymouth.

The four students form the state team that will represent Minnesota in Orlando, Florida, May 11, to compete in the national MATHCOUNTS competition against teams from throughout the United States.

Placing fifth and sixth were:
5. Jeffrey Lee, Wayzata Central Middle School, Plymouth, grade 8
6. Trevor Moore, Eden Prairie Middle School, grade 8

These two students will act as alternates should any of the top four be unable to attend.

Top Team Honors

The first place team at the meet was Valley View Middle School, Edina. Team members are: Michael Tang, grade 7, Kenrick Bjelland, grade 8, Alan Lu, grade 8, and Jenny Zhang, grade 7

Coach of the winning school team is Margaret Schlukebier (far left).

The other top teams at the State meet were:
2. Wayzata East Middle School, Plymouth
3. Wayzata Central Middle School, Plymouth
4. Kellogg Middle School, Rochester
5. Eden Prairie Central Middle School
6. Friedell Middle School, Rochester
7. Buffalo Community Middle School
8. Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis
9. St. Michael-Albertville Middle School
10. Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan

Countdown Round Winners

Winners of the fast-paced Countdown Round were:
1. Daniel Qu, Wayzata Central Middle School
2. Seri Choin, Wayzata East Middle School
3. Henry Wang, Kellogg Middle School
4. Colin Weber, Kellogg Middle School