Peilin Yu is a 7th grade student at Triadelphia Middle School. She has a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. Yu is also one of the highest-ranking math students in the state of West Virginia and hopefully, the country.
Yu qualified to be one of only four members of the West Virginia Team at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition after she finished 2nd overall for middle school in the state this spring. The competition is scheduled to take place this weekend, May 12th and 13th, in Washington, D.C.
The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series “brings together the nation’s highest-achieving math students, which includes both a written exam and a live “bee” style contest,” their fact sheet states. From 33,000 students and almost 4,000 schools, Yu will join 224 of the most skilled mathletes in the country to vie for scholarships totaling over $44,000.
“There’s a written portion and a countdown round,” Yu states. Aside from her Algebra curriculum, Yu has utilized the Art of Problem Solving website to further help prepare her as she heads to D.C. this weekend. Math Field Day coaches Mrs. Lowther and Mr. Kangisser also offered assistance. “They always want me to do my best and consistently hold practices in the morning,” Yu states.
“We are so proud of Peilin and all that she has accomplished in Math Counts and all the other activities that she is involved in! She is a phenomenal student who excels in everything she does!” Mrs. Lowther adds.
Yu prides herself on academics, but outside of school Yu is an artist who enjoys drawing realistic portraits and reading fiction.
We are proud of Peilin, and wish her the best of luck representing Triadelphia Middle School, Ohio County Schools, and our state!
