Math competition to open in district

    Students interested in math are invited to compete in the first round of the Jim Bolen Math competition Friday, Nov. 15.

   Open to TCC students on all four campuses, the competition consists of two rounds. In each round, participants are given a one-hour, timed pre-calculus test.

   Each campus awards a first, second and third place prize, and district-wide winners for first, second and third places are also given prizes.

   Campus prizes are $50 for third, $150 for second and $250 for first place. District prizes are $300 for third, $400 for second and $750 for first. Every contestant will also receive a t-shirt.

   For more information, contact Vinh Nguyen at 817-515-7253 on NW Campus, Cynthia Allbee at 817-515-4655 on South Campus, Priti Patel at 817-515-3626 on SE Campus or Doug Smith at 817-515-6261 on NE Campus.

   The second round of the competition is scheduled to begin Feb. 28.

   Top-ranking competitors are eligible for TCU and UNT scholarships.