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Trinity Christian College’s Board of Trustees announced this week that Dr. Aaron Kuecker will bring his time at the College to a close at the end of August. Kuecker departs Trinity to serve as the CEO at Hope Chicago, a scholarship-focused non-profit designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support they need to graduate from college debt-free.
“Dr. Kuecker has served the College with dedication and vision for nearly a decade and a half. In each of his roles, he sought to advance the mission of the College with courage and grace and did so with joy and hope,” said Trinity Board of Trustees Chair, Ken Dryfhout.
Kuecker’s leadership at Trinity has led to innovative changes that have moved the needle on some of higher education’s most pressing challenges. He comments, “Over the past four years, Trinity’s staff and faculty have positioned the College as a leader in pursuing strategies that eliminate student debt, foreground student wellbeing, and utilize powerful experiential education that connects them to employer partners. I am so honored to have worked with such a gifted and innovative community of educators.”
Before serving as President for three and a half years, he also served as Provost for six years and was a faculty member for five years. While his departure is a significant transition for the College, the Board affirmed this step as an “exciting unfolding of [Aaron’s] work in God’s world.”
The Board also announced that current Chief of Staff, Jeanine Mozie, will step into a new role as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President to ensure continuity in leadership and operations. Mozie has a wealth of experience and leadership at the College, which, alongside the talented team of leaders, will lead the College in this time of transition.
Dr. Kuecker will remain engaged with Trinity in an advisory capacity, working closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strategic counsel and institutional insight moving forward.
We invite the Trinity community and our partners in the Chicagoland area, and beyond, to join us in offering prayers for Dr. Kuecker and his family, for the college community, and for the work ahead.
Rev. Stephen Cartwright Appointed as Campus Pastor at Trinity Christian College
Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Stephen Cartwright as Campus Pastor, following a nationwide search. Before arriving at Trinity, he spent the past eight years serving at Wheaton College in Residence Life and the Chaplain’s Office.
Cartwright is passionate about ministry and student development. He has worked closely with students at every stage of college life, led student chaplains and RAs, and been present amid both joy and tragedy. He studied Business Management at Trinity International University and then pursued an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, both located in Deerfield, Illinois. He also ministers at New Generation Church of God in Christ in nearby Oak Lawn, a church community that has helped shape his character and calling.
“From my first visit to Trinity, I was excited to collaborate with the incredible faculty, staff, and students,” said Cartwright. “I love campus ministry, and the opportunity to preach God’s word, worship, listen, serve, and belong – this is a privilege that I don’t take for granted!”
Recently married to the love of his life, Kelsey, he’s excited about the life that they share, where they love to spend time with family and friends, enjoying local museums, reading, and traveling. They are also excited to get involved in the Trinity community together.
He added, “Wherever I am, I hope I can be found daily growing into a more just and merciful human being, and helping the Church do the same.”
Trinity is thrilled that Rev. Cartwright has accepted the call to serve as Trinity’s next campus pastor – his wealth of experience and servant heart will be a blessing to the whole Trinity community.
Click here to learn more about campus ministries at Trinity Christian College.
The College mourns the passing of Dr. Calvin Seerveld, founding professor at Trinity Christian College, on August 5, 2025. He was 95.
Seerveld faithfully served the College, founding and shaping the Philosophy Department, while teaching German language courses. During his thirteen years at Trinity, Seerveld was a beloved professor and a powerful faculty voice in shaping a distinctive curriculum that advocated parallel development of rigorous scholarship and a deep spirituality and faith in God that was personal, but also communal, social, and academic. His perspective, teaching, and emphases on wide cultural and social awareness, engagement, and spirited dialogue were always rooted in the foundation and power of Christian faith in Yahweh-God.
As recently as February of 2025, Seerveld bequeathed to Trinity the collection of 80+ artworks, including two stunning sculptures, that he and his wife, Inès, have collected or been given through the years.
A portion of this collection was on display in the Seerveld Art Gallery on the campus of Trinity Christian College. This bequest followed many other demonstrations of their love for the College.
Seerveld’s contributions to Trinity are immense and complex, in keeping with his visionary intellect and commitment to the Christian message in the world. They endure in Trinity’s attention to personal identity and unique commitment to truth, academic depth, and global perspective.
Click here to read more about Cal Seerveld’s Rich Legacy as featured in the Christian Courier.
-Mary (Honey) Mathieu ’27
Each semester, Trinity’s Education Department hosts the Educational Commissioning and Celebration. This special event recognizes the accomplishments of program completers. While surrounded by their family and friends, program completers are honored for their hard work, dedication, and achievements.
This group of students, according to Dr. Kelly Lenarz, Associate Professor of Education & Dean of Education, “developed the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to be effective teachers. They are servant-leaders, shaped by faith, resilient, and ready to make a difference in the teaching profession.”
Dr. Lenarz believes that Trinity’s Education Department stands out from other schools because “At Trinity, we do not just prepare teachers; we develop educators through a lens of vocational purpose. We do not just prepare teachers to teach students knowledge; we challenge them to ignite a fire in their students to want to learn. And we remind them that they are not alone—they are part of a community that prays for them and believes deeply in the transforming power of education.”
The summer and fall graduates were both celebrated at ceremonies during the semester recognizing the hard work and dedication to teaching.
Offering words of encouragement to graduates Dr. Lenarz stated:
“As you step into your role as educators, remember that your calling is both sacred and significant. You were not only trained to teach content or manage classrooms—you were formed to serve. So, as you move forward, stay grounded in your love for God, love for others, and love for the subject you teach. Let those loves guide how you foster growth, promote equity, and build relationships with your students and colleagues. Teaching is more than a career—it is a daily act of service and faithfulness. And remember, serving with excellence is not just about results—it is about reflection, continual growth, and the integrity with which you lead your classroom. You are equipped to create meaningful learning, adapt to diverse learners, use assessment to guide instruction, and model professionalism. The conceptual framework that guided your preparation now becomes the compass for your practice.”
Summer and Fall 2024 Graduates
Valentine Amy
Crubaugh Brenna
Aleman Jack
Scholma Kenneth
Kusturin Kimberly
Robert Carmody
Guadalupe Cruz
Brendan Devitto
Marla Gibson
Michael Hay
Allen Judge
Jacob Koepke
Majeda Makhamreh
Jasmine Mcdonald
Vanessa Melecio
Amy Miller
Rebecca Ortlund
Philip Partipilo
Anne Peters
Emma Rein
Jolie Robertson
Emma Sisk
Amanda Skwira
Declan Smyth
Montserrat Tovar
Rebeka Tovar
Spring 2025 Graduates
Vanessa Andringa
Gunnar Bettenhausen
Madelyn Bosch
Christopher Bowman
Katherine Bradley
Trevon Bush
Melanie Cabrales
Aracely Munoz Diaz
Ines Dombele
Ana Gomez
Emma Hennessy
Alexandria Hofman
Isabella Hull
Thomas Janas
Chloe Johnson
Carly Kaiser
Andrew Knoll
Emilie Lindgren
Kathleen Lorscheider
Camila Macias
Elainna Marquez
Roseli Martinez
Luke Newtoff
Jenna Panock
Jodi Powers
Joshua Ratliff
Abigail, Rhoda
Diana Saucedo
McKenzie Stennett
Lauren Strock
Kelly Tameling
Megan Tamminga
Angel Tellez
Delaney Weidenaar
Sarah Willis
Megan Wolfe
Abigail Wolterstorff
Faith Wyant
Trinity Christian College announces the upcoming transition of Dr. Leah Fulton, who will conclude her role as Vice President for Student Life on July 23rd, after making significant contributions during her time at the College. Following her departure from Trinity, Dr. Fulton will assume the position of Vice President of Programs at Chicago Scholars.
Dr. Fulton joined Trinity in 2022 with an impressive background in higher education and research. Her doctoral research explored the history of Black women in doctoral education and the unique experiences of Black mothers pursuing doctoral studies. Additionally, her work in examining the experiences of students and adjunct faculty of color in leadership education has been instrumental in promoting a sense of belonging in higher education.
“On behalf of the entire Trinity community, I want to thank Dr. Fulton for three years of leadership at Trinity,” said Dr. Aaron Kuecker. “Leah’s deeply Christian vision, which animates her approach to human flourishing, to belonging, and to the broad range of work that shapes our students and institution, has been a gift. I feel privileged to have been able to work alongside Leah, learn from her, and watch her bring life to Trinity. I am excited for her new role at Chicago Scholars, and know that she will continue to make deep impact – all rooted in her core convictions. We look forward to being in partnership with her in her new role.”
Reflecting on this transition, Dr. Fulton shared, “The last three years at Trinity have been incredibly formative for me in my leadership journey. The shared ambitions between Trinity and Chicago Scholars to address higher education’s most pervasive challenges by centering student wellbeing and college success as a matter of economic justice make for meaningful connections and a sensible transition from one organization to the next.”
The Trinity community wishes Dr. Fulton success in her new leadership role with Chicago Scholars and looks forward to ongoing contributions and partnership between both institutions.
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About Trinity Christian College
Trinity Christian College, based in Palos Heights, Ill., is an accredited Christian liberal arts college offering more than 70 programs through bachelor’s, master’s, and adult degree completion courses of study. Founded in 1959, the College is a community of Christian scholarship. The Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI) at the College reimagines higher education by aligning students, businesses, and neighbors in mutually beneficial relationships. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Trinity among the Top Regional Colleges—Midwest and named a Top Value in the Midwest.
To learn more, visit trnty.edu.
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About Chicago Scholars
Chicago Scholars is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership development organization that empowers academically ambitious first-generation or low-income students to overcome systemic barriers to success in college and beyond while preparing the city’s businesses and organizations for the next generation of leaders. In addition to providing college access services, Chicago Scholars also provides its Scholars with opportunities for paid internships, career exploration, and economic mobility allowing them to grow into future city leaders.
To learn more, visit chicagoscholars.org
Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce that Tom Welsh will lead the Trolls‘ men’s and women’s volleyball programs as head coach beginning this fall.
Welsh brings 20 years of coaching experience to Palos Heights, most recently as the head women’s volleyball coach at Joliet Junior College (JJC) for the past two seasons. In his first season at JJC, the Wolves finished with an 18-15 overall record, which included a win over the defending NJCAA national champions.
Prior to his time in Joliet, Welsh served as head women’s volleyball coach at Morton College for two seasons, where he guided the Panthers to 13 victories in his first season, most by any first-year head coach in the program’s history, and a three-game improvement in conference play from the previous season.
Welsh also brings experience from the club level, having served as the Girls Club Director at 630 Volleyball in Lisle for two years. During his tenure, he developed the program and helped place numerous athletes on collegiate rosters. Welsh also served at various clubs previously, including Breaker Volleyball Club in Naperville and Prime Time Volleyball Club in Champaign.
Beyond his team’s successes on the court, Welsh has coached three valedictorians, and in his first year at Morton, he was the only program in the school and one of only three in the region to be named an Academic All-American team.
The Trolls’ women’s volleyball team kicks off the 2025 season next month, when they face Grand View (Iowa) and Avila (Mo.) on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elim Christian Services to launch innovative and mutually beneficial Education programs that create a pipeline of employment at Elim and further Trinity’s commitment to alleviating loan debt and providing meaningful work experiences for students, through partnership with neighbors.
The Elim-sponsored degree programs for traditional and adult undergraduate students will provide financial sponsorship for two years of a student’s full-time enrollment at Trinity preceding graduation. Upon graduation, program students will commit to three years of full-time employment at Elim as a teacher.
These sponsored degree programs build upon Trinity and Elim’s tradition of collaboration. Elim supports children and adults with disabilities in leading their fullest lives. Trinity has joined that mission with a scholarship for Elim employees and by developing an accessible program of study for Elim employees called the Bloom program.
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About Trinity Christian College
Trinity Christian College, based in Palos Heights, Ill., is an accredited Christian liberal arts college offering more than 70 programs through bachelor’s, master’s, and adult degree completion courses of study. Founded in 1959, the College is a community of Christian scholarship. The Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI) at the College reimagines higher education by aligning students, businesses, and neighbors in mutually beneficial relationships. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Trinity among the Top Regional Colleges—Midwest and named a Top Value in the Midwest.
To learn more, visit trnty.edu.
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About Elim Christian Services
Elim Christian Services’ vision is to see people with disabilities thriving in their communities. Elim is dedicated to equipping each student, adult participant, and our community partners to make this happen. Over 400 staff members serve children and adults on one of Elim’s two campuses (Crestwood and Orland Park, Illinois), while hundreds more benefit from our school consulting services through Elim Learning.
To learn more, visit elimcs.org.
Kathy Davis, Operations Manager for Business and Adult Business Programs at Trinity Christian College, has been named Staff Member of the Year for 2025, coinciding with her 19th anniversary at the college. Initially attracted to Trinity through a unique opportunity that blended her banking and education backgrounds, Kathy felt a divine calling to this career path. Starting as a part-time administrative assistant in the adult business program, she progressively advanced through various roles, ultimately becoming Operations Manager in 2016.
For Kathy, her role extends beyond the day-to-day duties; it’s about cultivating a community where students can discover their purpose. She communicates to students that their time at Trinity is significant and guided by God. “I want them to dig deep into their learnings, work hard, and utilize Trinity’s resources to reach their goals,” she emphasizes.
Her deep commitment has been recognized by colleagues, with one faculty member stating, “Kathy is an amazing co-worker and servant of the college. She LOVES Trinity’s students and wakes up each day eager to serve them.” Throughout her years, Kathy has witnessed countless students transform their lives, including one adult student who, after graduating, earned a promotion to manage over 200 employees, becoming the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Kathy’s dedication has a lasting impact, evident in the heartfelt emails from graduates and celebratory events, such as weddings and graduations. Often seen as a “Trinity mom,” many students regard her as a mentor. One remarked, “Kathy Davis is the center of the Business Department. She’s a bright light to all students and staff… an amazing mentor who deserves this nomination.”
Her influence extends beyond academics; she sees her students grow into leaders in their communities and churches. In her farewell messages to graduating students, she expresses wishes for God’s blessings and encourages them to seek His guidance. Kathy Davis embodies the mission of Trinity, demonstrating unwavering dedication to her students and the greater community they aspire to impact.
– -Mary (Honey) Mathieu ’27
The Trinity community welcomed its newest cohort of first-year and transfer students during the annual Blueprints Weekend, held on June 20-21. Over the course of these two days, participants were immersed in a flurry of activities designed to ease their transition into campus life. They connected with their academic advisers, registered for Fall courses, forged new friendships, met their roommates, and began to explore their new home away from home. Blueprints 2025 was more than just an event; it was a joyful celebration filled with cherished memories that are sure to last a lifetime for the students and their families.
Attendees engaged in a variety of informational sessions tailored to explore major-specific programs and life as a student, whether living on campus or off. Current students shared their personal journeys, offering insights that highlighted the diverse facets of campus life. These panels were supplemented by the student favorite, lively icebreaker games and engaging activities, such as sidewalk chalking, spirited cornhole competitions, and a cozy movie night complete with popcorn, all carefully crafted to cultivate the spirit of fellowship and community among the students. Throughout the weekend, participants shared photos, capturing smiles and laughter, which became part of a heartwarming slideshow featuring these unforgettable moments.
Each year, Blueprints Weekend at Trinity Christian College serves as a beacon, bringing together the many vibrant members of Trinity’s community during the quieter summer months. This cherished campus tradition unites faculty, staff, students, and alumni in a hospitable welcome for the newest members. It’s an event where new friendships are formed, and new students, along with their families, truly feel valued as part of the College community. The beloved College mascot, the Troll, made an energetic appearance, playfully joining in photos with students and their families, adding to the sense of joy and belonging.
Wasco, the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, expertly coordinated an enthusiastic team of student and alumni volunteers. This group of 19 dedicated Trinity students, comprising three recent alumni, worked tirelessly to ensure that new students and their families felt right at home. They mentored small groups, led worship services, played games, offered directions, answered questions, and infused the campus with the Troll spirit of excitement and joy. Hannah expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am so grateful for the student volunteers and all that they did to help us welcome our new Trolls to Trinity!”
As Blueprints Weekend came to a close, Trinity’s gratitude resonated deeply for everyone who played a role in welcoming the newest Trolls and their families. The community is filled with anticipation for the arrival of first-year and transfer students in the Fall, eager to see them flourish in their new home at Trinity Christian College.
-Liz Rudenga & Dr. Sharon Robbert, Emeritae Professors of Trinity Christian College
Here is a question for you. Which is larger:
30% of 2025 or 2025% of 30?
Before you spend too much time thinking, read about a special event that occurred in April 2025: Trinity hosted 7th and 8th-grade students from private schools for the 30th annual April Trinity Mathematics Triathlon. This year, 187 students from 17 schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin competed in the three events of the Mathematics Triathlon, bringing the total number of students who participated in a Triathlon event to 9,427.
The Triathlon event was started in 1994 by mathematics professors Dr. Dave Klanderman (1989 – 2019) and Dr. Sharon Robbert (1993 – 2023) with the assistance of adjunct mathematics faculty members Laura Davis (Trinity class of 1990) and Debbie Knot, and the registrar Ron Oosting, who also taught mathematics courses for Trinity. These lovers of mathematics wanted to provide an experience for middle school students that acknowledged their mathematics interest and achievement and kept children excited about learning more mathematics. To achieve this goal, the team decided to distribute lots of prizes to as many children as possible.
The design of that first competition turned out to be a successful formula: three mathematics events (acknowledging Trinity’s name) that promoted different aspects of the way mathematics is done. The first event is an individual test without calculators. The second event is a team test where students collaborate in groups of 3 or 4 to try to solve questions with calculators. And the final event is a 6-minute relay event, where all students from a single school take turns to solve mathematics questions lightning fast. The early year mantra of “the pencil is the baton” gave way to a safer hand tag in later years for the relay event. Trinity students helped to facilitate the events from the start. For all events, the questions are distributed across NCTM Mathematics Content and Process Standards. You can try your hand at the November 2024 Grades 3-6 and April 2025 Grades 7-8 competition events here.
To be able to distribute prizes after the relay event was complete meant that the Triathlon event design had to include some way of entertaining the children while the grading team checked tests and ranked schools. The “half-time” events designed by Dr. Robbert, Dr. Elizabeth DeWitt (2018 – 2025), Prof. Debbie Knot (2022 – present), and Trinity students ranged from events that mimicked popular culture (The Amazing Math Race or Minute to Math It), utilized math-themed games (Qwirkle, Life-size Connect Four) to constructive activities where students built a giant Sierpinski Tetrahedron out of paper Trinity-themed hexaflexagons or a domino design of the Trinity Troll (see images below). Current Trinity math faculty member Prof. Deborah Knot says “I have had the unique privilege of being a cog in the planning of the Triathlon, seeing my own children participate in the Triathlon, being a junior high teacher and sending kids to the Triathlon, and being a mathematics education professor and seeing my students benefit from participating in running the Triathlon. I could not have imagined when this event began the many positive synergies that it would create for the larger Trinity community. It is always good to advance mathematics, but it also fostered community between the Christian schools and gave students an opportunity to celebrate the gifts that God gave them. It has been a great 30 plus years!”
The success of the initial events led to gradual expansions. The best expansion was involving current Trinity students in designing competition materials and games. Other expansions included the design of a Mathematics Triathlon event for children in grades 3-6 in November 2003 (by Dr. Klanderman and Dr. Mary Webster Moore) and seven years of Travelling Mathematics Triathlons from 2002 to 2015, where Trinity math students and faculty travelled to other midwestern states to host events in local schools. Other modifications included an automation of grading records using Microsoft Excel designed by mathematics professor Dr. Mandi Maxwell (2005 – 2019), remote event participation by Skype and Zoom for Trinity alumni who started teaching positions in states far from Illinois (Utah, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Florida), and running parallel events in Illinois and Michigan simultaneously. The largest events served more than 300 students in a single day.
One participant in that first 1994 event was Dr. Evan VanderZee, who later earned mathematics and computer science degrees at Trinity (2003) and a Ph.D. in applied mathematics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010). Dr. VanderZee fondly remembers that first event and his participation as a student assistant during his years as a Trinity student. He says, “Trinity’s math Triathlon and other mathematics competitions that I have participated in over the years have been a fun way to sharpen my problem-solving skills and to share the joy of mathematics with others.”
Another person with multilayered experiences with the Mathematics Triathlon is Trinity alumnae Mrs. Julia Keep (Trinity class of 2011). Mrs. Keep, who has been employed as a Math Triathlon Coordinator from 2019 to the present, participated as a middle school student in 2002, assisted in planning and implementing Triathlon events as a Trinity student, and participated remotely as a teacher with her own students from Pennsylvania and in person with students from Calvin Christian, before joining the planning team. Mrs. Keep says, “Trinity’s Math Triathlon leaves a legacy of rich mathematics and Christian community. Each event has brought people together to have a lot of fun playing with subject matter that I care deeply about. It’s been a blessing to get to experience the Triathlon on so many levels, and I’m forever grateful to the math faculty for building such an impactful event and connecting so many people to it.”
Trinity students—math majors, minors, and future teachers enrolled in math courses—shared in the excitement as they created materials for the event. Dr. Liz Rudenga, who was provost from 2000 to 2014, recalls their thoughtful planning, high energy, and genuine enthusiasm. The event itself brought together a diverse group of students and professors for a meaningful and purposeful experience.
Dr. Dave Klanderman, who now teaches mathematics at Calvin University, has this favorite memory of Trinity Triathlon events. “I especially enjoyed the Traveling Triathlon Interims. Our students did all the design work for the event and performed a variety of roles during each event. My main job was driving the van (and occasionally challenging the students to a game of Scrabble).” Dr. Mandi Maxwell (2005 – 2019), who now teaches mathematics at Taylor University, also has fond memories of Trinity Triathlon events. She says, “Whether it be the January Triathlons in Michigan and Wisconsin, or the annual Math Triathlon events hosted on campus each spring, these opportunities to witness and promote students’ enthusiasm and engagement with math were highlights of my Trinity experience. I loved the balance between the challenge of the individual event, the collaboration of the team event, and the sheer pandemonium of the relay, not to mention the creativity of various ‘halftime’ math activities and the joy of the concluding awards ceremony. Math is meant to be engaged and enjoyed, and the Trinity Math Triathlon enabled so many students to experience just that.” Dr. Sharon Robbert, who retired from teaching mathematics at Trinity in 2023, remembers how difficult it was to balance the desire for including interesting mathematics questions with ones that the children would be able to solve. “We decided that we were successful in the balance if the average number of correct responses hovered between 10 and 12 out of 20 on the individual test and if at least one student solved every problem posed. I’d say we accomplished this about 60% of the time. We just loved those zinger problems to push the students too much.”
Fun facts about the Triathlon:
- The names used in the Triathlon problems are taken from the Trinity students who helped to design the tests.
- Two schools participated in every Triathlon event that Trinity hosted locally: Calvin Christian School (South Holland, IL) and Timothy Christian School (Elmhurst, IL).
- Between 1994 and 2025, in addition to over 1200 student volunteers, ten math, education and computer science Trinity faculty members helped to implement the Trinity Mathematics Triathlon: Dr. Beth DeWitt, Prof. Susan Donovan (Class of 2001), Prof. Christine Henle, Dr. Dave Klanderman, Prof. Debbie Knot, Dr. Mandi Maxwell, Dr. Jeff Nyhoff, Dr. Sharon Robbert, and Dr. Lee VanGroningen (class of 2004), and Dr. Mary Webster Moore.
- The smallest group to participate was a group of four homeschool students in 2016.
- The Trinity Mathematics Triathlon has had at least one event every year since 1994, except during the COVID-19 pandemic. The total number of Trinity Mathematics Triathlon events to date is 66.
- In all the Triathlon events combined, Trinity graders scored more than 23,000 problems on the individual and team events. Every problem is checked twice.
- The number of students who received a perfect score on an individual test is fewer than 10.
- Klanderman and Dr. Robbert know this: “There is no sabbatical break from the Math Triathlon.”
- At least 36 math majors and minors at Trinity were alumni of one or more Trinity Math Triathlons.
- The total number of different Triathlon logos is three.
In this story, there are several special numbers:
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- 2025 is a perfect square (452 = 2025), a product of two squares (52 x 92), a product of three squares (52 x 32 x 32), and the sum of the first 9 cubes (13 + 23 + . . . + 83 + 93).
- Both 1994 and 9487 are the products of two primes: 1994 = 2 x 997 and 9487 = 11 x 857
- 30 is a semiperfect number since 30 = 5 + 10 + 15 and 5, 10, and 15 all divide evenly into 30.
- The number of tetrahedra that make up the 2019 Tetrahedral fractal construction is 1024 = 210. The official name of the figure is a Sierpinski Tetrahedron or a Tetrix.
Many thanks to the many creative colleagues who worked so hard over the years to provide this experience and lifelong memories for so many K-12 students. We celebrate this program and look forward to future iterations of this in the years to come.
The answer: the two values are the same (607.5). Multiplication is commutative.