(La Porte, IN) - A Math Bowl team at a La Porte school has made school history by securing 7th place out of 108 teams in the highest division of the Indiana Association of School Principals 2025 Math Bowl Competition.

 

This achievement by the team at Kesling Intermediate School marks the first time in 25 years that school has placed in the Top 10 in such a prestigious contest, according to school officials.

 

Under the guidance of Coach Aileen Serafin, the team recently secured a victory at the area contest in Walkerton.

 

Officials said the "Matheletes" missed only four questions out of 32 for a score of 28 points in the Blue Class Division, the highest score among all participating schools at the area contest.

 

"This is an outstanding achievement that showcases our students' dedication.  I couldn’t be prouder of how our team performed," said Serafin.

 

The team was led by four aptains: Levi Curtis (Team 1), Elijah Bohle (Team 2), Parker Machowiak (Team 3), and Lila Gardner (Team 4).

 

Other team members included Mary Grenough, Avery Minnick, Daniella Price, Jack Buckley, Miles Halfacre, Liam DeGarmo, Aleena Ramirez, and Paxton Sommer.

 

Officials said the team being a Top 10 state qualifier represents not only their mathematical skill but also their commitment to teamwork.