Dordt University hosted 102 high school students from 11 schools for the 2025 Math Challenge on October 9, where participants competed in individual and team math exams, attended breakout sessions with Dordt faculty, and explored future opportunities in mathematics.
On October 9, Dordt University hosted 102 high school students from 11 schools for the 2025 Dordt University Math Challenge, an annual event that gives students the opportunity to test their mathematical skills through individual and team competitions, connect with Dordt faculty, and explore career opportunities in math and related fields.
Students first participated in an individual exam, followed by a team exam. Participants also heard a presentation from Dordt’s admissions team and attended afternoon breakout sessions led by Dordt mathematics faculty and admissions staff. Session topics ranged from creative problem-solving and mathematical applications to hands-on learning experiences designed to show how mathematics connects to real-world challenges.
Individual Results
12th Grade:
1st – Jeshurun He (Sioux Falls Christian)
2nd – Layne Vos (Unity Christian)
3rd – Madison Eichler (Brandon Valley)
4th – William Breems (Unity Christian)
11th Grade:
1st – Kole Bleyenburg (Sioux Falls Christian)
2nd – Karson Work (Sioux Center)
3rd – Jacoby Vermeer (Sioux Center)
4th – BreLee Rasmussen (South O’Brien)
Team Results
1st – Unity Christian (William Breems, Levi Groenewold, Brayden Schoellerman, and Layne Vos)
2nd – Southwest Minnesota Christian (Victoria Prins, Danika Nordby, Lydia Talsma, and Carson Rozeboom)
3rd – Brandon Valley (Austin Preheim, Otto Winters, and Max Bulatao)
Each year, the Math Challenge welcomes juniors and seniors from across the region to Dordt’s campus for a day of problem-solving, competition, and community. The event also includes professional growth and networking opportunities for teachers who accompany their students.
For more information about the Dordt University Math Challenge, visit dordt.edu/mathchallenge.
About Dordt University
As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.
Dordt University was ranked #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing the university’s Christ-centered faculty who equip students to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith through exceptional teaching across disciplines.
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