We’re thrilled to share the results of the 2024 AMC at PHS! A huge round of applause to the following students who achieved the top scores:

On the AMC 12 exam, the following students received the three highest scores at PHS:

• Sohan Nelakudity in 1st place
• Kamya Keerthivasan in 2nd place
• Somya Nog in 3rd place

On the AMC 10 exam, the following students received the three highest scores at PHS:

• Brandon Villadolid in 1st place
• Austin Rasinski in 2nd place
• Shaivi Gaddam and Max Humphrey in 3rd place

There were 42 students from PHS who participated in the annual American Mathematics Competition that was administered in November. All students who participated received a certificate from their math teacher, and PHS finalists were awarded special certificates recognizing their specific placement within the high school.

In addition to the winners for each competition, Sohan Nelakudity qualified to participate in the upcoming American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) in February, as his score on the AMC 12 placed him within the top 20% of all participants in the United States and Canada.

“Congratulations to all students who participated in this year’s American Mathematics Competition. We’re thankful for their willingness to engage in this type of academic challenge and they should all be commended for persevering through the challenging problems encountered during the competition.  Thank you for representing Pomperaug High School and we all wish Sohan good luck on the upcoming AIME!” said Christopher Walsh, Math / Science Department Chairperson for Region 15.

Pictured are Shaivi Gaddam, Kamya Keerthivasan, Somya Nog, Max Humphrey, Sohan Nelakudity, Brandon Villadolid, and Austin Rasinski.

The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple-choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade. The AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum including trigonometry, advanced algebra, and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. The AMC 10/12 provides an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. The AMC 10/12 is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead to the International Math Olympiad.