HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 Trig*Star Program Acknowledgment - Nick Aldridge, SHS
Springfield Upbeat
July 16, 2007
Trig*Star 2007 Program Contest Winner
The Trig*Star Program Contest is an annual high school mathematics competition
sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors based on the practical
application of Trigonometry. The program recognizes the best students from high schools
throughout the nation.
The purpose of the Trig*Star Program:
. To promote the study of trigonometry in high school and to promote excellence in
the mastery of trigonometry by honoring the individual student who has
demonstrated superior skill among classmates at the High School level.
. To acquaint the high school trigonometry students with the use and practical
application of trigonometry in the surveying profession.
. To build an awareness of surveying as a profession among the mathematically-
skilled high school students, career guidance counselors and high school math
teachers.
Nick Aldridge from Springfield High School has won the local competition and has
completed his test as the State representative in the national competition. Results of the
national competition will be known sometime after July 19.
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