Flomaton High School captured the first place trophy at the Coastal Alabama Community College Michael Tedder Mathematics Tournament, held on Thursday, January 24, on the Brewton campus.
Eight high schools and a total of 196 students participated in the day-long event. Teams competed for trophies and awards on a thirty-five-question exam and sixteen “quick answer” cipher questions.
Michael Tedder, retired mathematics and physics instructor for the College and founder of the tournament over thirty years ago, was on hand to award the top ten performing students medals and team trophies.
Other schools receiving trophies were Jay High School, second place; T. R. Miller High School, third place; and, W.S. Neal High School fourth place. Also participating were Atmore Christian School, Hillcrest High School, Escambia County High School, and Escambia Academy.
Individual awards went to the following students:
1. Steven A. Glidewell from Flomaton High School, as he won Top Winner and The Michael Tedder Distinguished Math Student Award Winner.
Other winners were:
2. Meagan Chaudron, Flomaton High School
3. Bryce Cook, Jay High School
4. Emma Knowles, Jay High School
5. Ora Nelson, Jay High School
6. Kennedy Harp, T. R. Miller High School
7. Carson Walter, Jay High School
8. Tara Nevels, Jay High School
9. Brandon Coleman, T. R. Miller High School
10. Sarah Grace Gerety, T. R. Miller High School
The Team Sponsors were:
Hillcrest High School, Mr. Joseph Reeves; T. R. Miller High School, Ms. Catherine Watson; W. S. Neal High School, Mr. Daniel Hodge, Ms. Anna Nelson; Flomaton High School, Mr. Phillip Curt Bell; Escambia Academy, Ms. Carolina Smoak; Escambia County High School, Ms. Stephanie Spicer; Atmore Christian School, Ms. Rachel Martin and from Jay High School, Ms. Amy Hatfield and Ms. Sonya Odom.
Jeannette Lymon, Allen Gainer and Loletta Jackson directed the tournament with assistance from the Coastal Alabama Honors students, SGA representatives, and students.
