°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ hosted 102 high school students from 11 schools for the 2025 Math Challenge on October 9, where participants competed in individual and team math exams, attended breakout sessions with °¼Í¹ÊÓƵfaculty, and explored future opportunities in mathematics.
On October 9, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ hosted 102 high school students from 11 schools for the 2025 °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Math Challenge, an annual event that gives students the opportunity to test their mathematical skills through individual and team competitions, connect with °¼Í¹ÊÓƵfaculty, and explore career opportunities in math and related fields.
Students first participated in an individual exam, followed by a team exam. Participants also heard a presentation from Dordt’s admissions team and attended afternoon breakout sessions led by °¼Í¹ÊÓƵmathematics faculty and admissions staff. Session topics ranged from creative problem-solving and mathematical applications to hands-on learning experiences designed to show how mathematics connects to real-world challenges.
Individual Results
12th Grade:
1st – Jeshurun He (Sioux Falls Christian)
2nd – Layne Vos (Unity Christian)
3rd – Madison Eichler (Brandon Valley)
4th – William Breems (Unity Christian)
11th Grade:
1st – Kole Bleyenburg (Sioux Falls Christian)
2nd – Karson Work (Sioux Center)
3rd – Jacoby Vermeer (Sioux Center)
4th – BreLee Rasmussen (South O’Brien)
Team Results
1st – Unity Christian (William Breems, Levi Groenewold, Brayden Schoellerman, and Layne Vos)
2nd – Southwest Minnesota Christian (Victoria Prins, Danika Nordby, Lydia Talsma, and Carson Rozeboom)
3rd – Brandon Valley (Austin Preheim, Otto Winters, and Max Bulatao)
Each year, the Math Challenge welcomes juniors and seniors from across the region to Dordt’s campus for a day of problem-solving, competition, and community. The event also includes professional growth and networking opportunities for teachers who accompany their students.
For more information about the °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Math Challenge, visit dordt.edu/mathchallenge.
About °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ
As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, °¼Í¹ÊÓƵis a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.
°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will host alumni authors Andrew DeYoung ('05) and Nicole Baart ('99) on campus for a conversation on their recent books and writing process. The event will take place in the Eckardt Lounge on Monday, November 10.
°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ was ranked #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the university’s Christ-centered faculty who equip students to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith through exceptional teaching across disciplines.
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