University of the Cumberlands Hosts Annual High School Math Contest in Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands recently hosted its annual high school math contest, welcoming students from across the region to its Williamsburg, Kentucky campus for a day of academic competition and hands-on experience.

The event brought together 114 students representing 10 area high schools, offering participants the opportunity to test their skills in mathematics while exploring what their future could look like as students at University of the Cumberlands.

Hands-On Academic Competition and Campus Experience

Designed to challenge and inspire, the annual contest allows high school students to engage in rigorous academic competition across multiple subject areas. In addition to competing, students experienced the Cumberlands campus environment and connected with faculty and current students.

Twenty-eight Cumberlands undergraduate student volunteers supported the event, working alongside faculty to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for all participants.

Dr. Jennifer Simpson, provost of University of the Cumberlands, attended the awards ceremony and presented trophies, plaques, and certificates to this year’s winners.

2026 High School Math Contest Winners

Overall School Winners:
First Place: North Laurel High School
Second Place: Southwestern High School
Third Place: Corbin High School

Algebra I:

First Place: Clay Combs, North Laurel High School
Second Place: Paul Taylor, Southwestern High School
Third Place: Avery Greer, North Laurel High School
Fourth Place: Liam Hoskins, Barbourville High School
Fifth Place: Hayden Karl, Scott High School

Algebra II:
First Place: Qasim Sroya, North Laurel High School
Second Place: Abdalmuhalmen Abd, Southwestern High School

Third Place: Colt McHargue, Corbin High School
Fourth Place: Lucy Linville, North Laurel High School
Fifth Place: Amella Frey, Southwestern High School

Geometry:
First Place: Harry Wang, Oneida Baptist Institute
Second Place: Kennedy Scott, North Laurel High School
Third Place: Amella Jones, Corbin High School
Fourth Place: Luke Moore, Corbin High School
Fifth Place: Jasmine Shen, North Laurel High School

Pre-Calculus:
First Place: Tristan Hodge, South Laurel High School
Second Place: Addison Pitman, North Laurel High School
Third Place: Skyler Nichols, Whitley County High School
Fourth Place: Brooke Kfoury, Corbin High School
Fifth Place: Lauren Schelthauer, South Laurel High School

Calculus:
First Place: Lila Oster, North Laurel High School
Second Place: Oliver Frey, Southwestern High School
Third Place: Andrew Goleman, Southwestern High School
Fourth Place: Cassie Treadwell, Lexington Catholic High School
Fifth Place: Kolby Ball, Corbin High School

Physics:
First Place: Debao Yang, Oneida Baptist Institute
Second Place: Noah Meadors, Whitley County High School
Third Place: Eli Skeen, Corbin High School
Fourth Place: Ethan Walters, Southwestern High School
Fifth Place: Andrea West, Southwestern High School

Cooperative Group Competition:
First Place: Oneida Baptist School
Second Place: North Laurel High School
Third Place: South Laurel High School
Fourth Place: Whitley County High School
Fifth Place: Southwestern High School

University of the Cumberlands thanks all participating schools for their involvement and congratulates this year’s winners on their achievements.