After two-months of working together to solve high-level math problems, the advanced students from Harrison Lane Elementary in the Hurst Euless Bedford district participated in the grand finals of the 3rd annual Explore Horizons Young Mathematicians’ Award last week at the Explore Horizons Tutoring and Enrichment Center in Colleyville.

Colton Panther, Genesis Mitchell-Brown, Tanner Ewing and Lukas Morris from Harrison Lane Elementary competed against teams from Lakewood Elementary, West Birdville Elementary, Richardson Classical Academy, and Bedford Heights Elementary in the final challenge. A total of 16 schools representing four school districts as well as area private schools competed in the math competitions held throughout North Texas over the past two months.

The competition encourages students to collaborate using advanced problem solving abilities to answer applied math problems. Each problem is designed to help build the skills necessary to apply mathematical concepts to real world problems in students looking to pursue a future in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

“We are very proud of the students at Harrison Lane Elementary and congratulate them on their success,” said Belinda Southgate, Head of U.S. Marketing for Explore Horizons. “It is inspiring to see the motivation and genuine enthusiasm of each team as they work together through each step of the high-level problem. All teams demonstrated fantastic perseverance, critical-thinking and dedication and they should all be incredibly proud of themselves!”

From Left to Right: Genesis Mitchell-Brown, Lukas Morris, Tanner Ewing and Colton Panther