On December 5th, seventy middle school and junior high students from across the district participated in the 2025 Nebo Math Competition, showcasing their mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
The competition featured four rounds: Sprint (individual, no calculators), Target (individual, calculators allowed), Team (team-based, calculators allowed), and Countdown, in which the top 16 individual scorers competed head-to-head. The competition provided students with an opportunity to challenge themselves, collaborate with peers, and deepen their interest in mathematics.
The event was made possible through the efforts of dedicated teachers and coaches, including Claire Taylor (Springville Jr.), Nicole Lane and Jenny Taylor (Spring Canyon Middle), Kristie Chappel (Mapleton Jr.), Ashley Mickelson (Maple Grove Middle), Laura Wanlass (Diamond Fork Middle), Janell Rozema (Valley View Middle), Tamara Willis (Salem Jr.), and Konda Luckau (Mt. Nebo Middle). District Math Specialists, Eva Serr, Anne Purcell, and Nicole Berg. Brian Boring (parent and coach)
The following awards were earned:
Top 16 Students:
Truman Burton (SJHS)
Carson Boring (MJHS)
Ben Christensen (SJHS)
Andrus Jensen (SJHS)
Alex Kim (MJHS)
Ryker Cook (SaJHS)
Landon Holdaway (MJHS)
Aiden Nielsen (MJHS)
William Anderson (MJHS)
Spencer Richards (SJHS)
Raymond Walpole (SJHS)
Harper Roberson (SJHS)
Evelyn Jones (MJHS)
Jack Sommerfeldt (MGMS)
Hyrum Dastrup (MJHS)
Liam Romney (DFMS)
Team Awards
6th Grade – First Place Team
Maple Grove Middle School: Jack Sommerfeldt, Addie Sanford, Gabriel Griffin, Beckham Perazzon, Trey Odgen
6th Grade – Second Place Team
Spring Canyon Middle School: Elizabeth Bassett, Gary Green, Leila Borden, Maripaula Boone
7th Grade – First Place Team
Maple Grove Middle School: Kona Uluave, Todd Schmutz, Catie Kim, Regen Jones, Josie Crookston
7th Grade – Second Place Team
Mt. Nebo Middle School: Ava Nichols, Katie Pipkin, Vannia Alvarez, Kinslee Johnson
8th Grade – First Place Team
Mapleton Junior High School: Alex Kim, Landon Holdaway, Evelyn Jones, Hyrum Dastrup, Steven Green
8th Grade – Second Place Team
Springville Junior High School: Andrus Jensen, Raymond Walpole, Brynlee Weidman, Quinton McClean, Ruby Anderson
9th Grade – First Place Team
Springville Junior High School: Truman Burton, Ben Christensen, Harper Roberson, Spencer Richards, Sawyer Olgivie
9th Grade – Second Place Team
Mapleton Junior High School: Carson Boring, Aiden Nielsen, Shelbie Nelson, Calder Mickelson, Vesper Orton.
Countdown Winner: Carson Boring (MJHS)
Countdown Runner-Up: Alex Kim (MJHS)
Top School Overall: Mapleton Junior High School
