Three Harker students had notable performances at Santa Clara University’s High School Mathematics Contest, held in November. Senior Kai-Siang Ang took first place among seniors at the contest, while Misha Ivkov, grade 12, and Joanna Lin, grade 11, both received honorable mentions. A total of 131 students participated in the contest.

Started in 1958, the High School Mathematics Contest is sponsored by SCU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and consists of a three-hour exam that tests problem-solving skills and mathematical ingenuity. It is typically held on the second Saturday of November.