The Virgin Islands Department of Education proudly congratulates the outstanding students who participated in the 2025 MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competitions held Thursday, Feb. 27, simultaneously on St. Thomas and St. Croix. Their dedication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork exemplify the highest standards of mathematical excellence.
This year’s event showcased intense problem-solving, strategic thinking, and thrilling moments as students competed for the opportunity to advance to the State Competition.
VIDE extends its sincere congratulations to the top performing teams:
- St. Thomas-St. John District (STTJ)Top Team Winner: Antilles School
- St. Croix District (STX) Top Team Winner: Good Hope Country Day School
These exceptional teams will advance to the MATHCOUNTS State Finals on March 15, at the UVI Innovation Center on St. Thomas. Additionally, the top ten individual students from each district will compete.
In the St. Thomas-St. John District, Evan Fahie (Lockhart K-8 School) placed first. Evan also recently won the St. Thomas-St. John District Spelling Bee. Congratulations!
The remaining top ten students for the STTJ District are: Mia Allesandri (Antilles School) in second, and Layla Pierre (Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School) in third. Nayumi Galidio (Lockhart K-8 School) took fourth, D’Nayah Smith (Lockhart K-8 School) fifth, and Moriah Craker (Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School) sixth. Sam DeGraff, Raj Mirpuri, Roman Overmeyer, and Elize Acuna, all from Antilles School, placed seventh through tenth.
In the St. Croix District, Cole Cullinan (Free Will Baptist Christian School) placed first. Congratulations!
The remaining top ten students for the STX District are: Hudson Mirocha (Good Hope Country Day School) in second, and Leon Perkins (Church of God Holiness Academy) in third. Denae Jenkins and Zachary Richards (Free Will Baptist Christian School) secured fourth and fifth place, while Grace Sookraj, Madison Davis, and Xoroia Gomez (Church of God Holiness Academy) finished sixth, seventh, and eighth. David Vaughan (Good Hope Country Day School) and Shawn Edney (Free Will Baptist Christian School) completed the top ten.
VIDE extends a heartfelt thank you to all students, coaches, teachers, administrators, sponsors, and supporters for their contributions to this year’s competition. Special recognition is given to MATHCOUNTS State Coordinator Ludence A. Romney, St. Thomas-St. John District Mathematics Coordinator Avon Benjamin, and St. Croix District Mathematics Coordinator Jaynae Williams for their leadership and dedication.
As we prepare for the upcoming State Finals on March 15, 2025, we encourage all students to continue striving for excellence. The Virgin Islands Department of Education is incredibly proud of our young mathematicians and looks forward to celebrating their future achievements.
