Good Hope Country Day School proudly celebrates the success of its outstanding mathletes at the 2025 MATHCOUNTS Territorial Competition, held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the UVI Innovation Center on St. Thomas.
The event brought together the top 20 middle school mathematicians from across the Territory, who showcased their problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and teamwork in a series of intense, timed rounds. These included:
- Sprint Round – 30 challenging questions with no calculators
- Target Round – 4 pairs of multi-step problems (calculators allowed)
- Team Round – Collaborative problem-solving
- Countdown Round – A fast-paced buzzer competition for fun, pitting top scorers against one another
Representing GHCDS with excellence were Cole Cullinan, Beckett Archambault, Hudson Mirocha, and David Vaughn. Their performance was exceptional, especially that of Cole Cullinan, who placed 1st overall in the Territory.
Top Four Individual Finishers – MATHCOUNTS USVI Team
These students will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands at the MATHCOUNTS National Finals in Washington, D.C., May 10–13, 2025:
- 1st Place: Cole Cullinan – Good Hope Country Day School
- 2nd Place: Roman Overmyer – Antilles School
- 3rd Place: Leon Perkins – Church of God Holiness Academy
- 4th Place: Elize Acuna – Antilles School
GHCDS also celebrates Hudson Mirocha, who earned 7th place overall—a remarkable accomplishment in a highly competitive field.
Special recognition goes to Coach Heidi Driscoll for her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to student success. Her guidance played a vital role in preparing the team for this high-level competition.
MATHCOUNTS is a nationally recognized program that encourages middle school students to pursue excellence in mathematics. Through competitive, fun, and collaborative events, MATHCOUNTS fosters a love for learning and helps prepare students for future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)—fields critical to innovation and global progress.
Good Hope Country Day School is incredibly proud of these talented young scholars and extends heartfelt congratulations to all of the participants in the 2025 MATHCOUNTS Territorial Competition.
