University of South Carolina
14th Annual High School Math Contest
Saturday, January 15, 2000


The 14th Annual High School Mathematics Contest at the University of South Carolina is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2000. All South Carolina high schools are cordially invited to participate. Our goal is to stimulate interest in mathematics among high school students and to recognize those who exhibit exceptional talent. At the conclusion of the contest, prizes will be awarded to outstanding individual participants and to winning teams. Prizes include a four-year full tuition scholarship, a four-year half-tuition scholarship, and a four-year quarter-tuition scholarship to attend USC.

Application forms were sent to all South Carolina high schools on October 29. Addresses for these schools are obtained from the State Department of Education's list of Districts and Schools. If your school does not show up on this list or if you have not received your application form, then please call Bob Murphy at (803)777-4713 or send email to murphy

Our itinerary for January 15 will be as follows:

 9:15 A.M.   Registration --- lobby of the Close/Hipp building
10:30 A.M.   Written Exam --- classrooms assigned on day of contest
11:00 A.M.   Review of Exam for Sponsors --- Belk Auditorium
12:00 P.M.   Lunch Break
 1:15 P.M.   Ciphering Contest --- Belk Auditorium
 2:15 P.M.   Mathematics Tournament --- Belk Auditorium
 2:45 P.M.   Awards Ceremony --- Belk Auditorium


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