145 students representing 14 different schools competed in the 5th Grade 2006 Math Masters Competition held at the Bethany Lutheran College Sports Arena in Mankato on May 5, 2006. Students began the day with a 5 minute warm-up practice test, followed by individual competitions —facts drill competition and individual round competition. Individual award winners include:

Facts Drill Award Winners
1st place: Brandon Rieger, Sleepy Eye
2nd place: Mitch Krinkie, Blue Earth
3rd place: Nate Krueger, Monroe – Mankato

Individual Rounds Award Winners
1st place: Carolyn Osdoba, Washington – Mankato
2nd place: Ashley Lloyd, Hoover – Mankato
3rd place: Luke Regner – St. Peter

After a refreshment break, the second half of the event—team competition—began. Team award winners include:

Team Award Winners
1st Place: Hoover , Mankato –
Isaiah Stock
Ashley Lloyd
Cara Christiansen
Austin Majeske
Sam Olson

2nd place: Kennedy, Mankato –
Paul Mitchell
Jennifer Neufeld
Bobby Schultz
Bethany Larow
Walabu Bati

3rd place: Washington, Mankato –
Carolyn Osdoba
Drake Iverson
Josh Bruender
Dahsol Lee
Kathryn Freyberg

For more information on Math Masters and other academic enrichment opportunities for students, visit the SCSC website: www.mnscsc.org.