The GS Math Team wrapped up a very successful fall season with a championship at the Philly Math League Olympiad held at Westtown on December 6th.

As reigning three-time champions, the team went in with enthusiasm to reclaim their title after finishing in 2^nd place during the season with a record of 6-3.

Thirteen schools across FSL, Inter-AC, and Main Line High line high schools competed this year. However, the GS Math Team brought their best effort, beating Haverford in the quarterfinals, the Hill School in the semi-finals, and then Episcopal Academy in the final to take home the win. 

Tied at 21 points for several minutes, Simone Lu ’25 posted a correct answer with less than a minute to go to take the win 22-21. The team consisted of Simone Lu ’25, Jackson Yang ’25, Kevin Gong ’24, Tammy Nguyen ’27, Bill Li ’26, Anne Huang ’27, Lucas Zhang ’26, and Grant Stoltzfus-Dueck ’28. 

In addition, Bill Li won the season’s individual championship. In the Olympiad individual championship, Jackson Yang won by scoring a perfect 6 in less than 12 minutes–faster and higher scoring than all other competitors.

Distinguished alumnus Forest Ho Chen ’22 had the honor of awarding the Golden Klein Bottle to Jackson. Unlike a traditional trophy, the Golden Klein Bottle represents a mathematical shape with a single surface–similar to a Mobius strip. 

Congratulations to our Mathletes who continue to shine individually and as a team. Go Cougars!