Project Proposal
Central High has a long history of success in local, state, and national math competitions. Support from the Central High Foundation helps the competition team with transportation, meals and entry fees and allows teachers to purchase supplies for projects in the Enrichment Math class.
Amount Funded
$5,350
“I enjoy seeing students develop a passion for math through their participation in Math Club and Enrichment Math. These extra activities would not be possible without the support of the Foundation. They love traveling to college campuses for contests, and every year they out-do themselves with their Middle School Math Contest planning. Foundation support has made it possible to purchase Lénárt spheres to study spherical geometry and crochet materials to study hyperbolic geometry – two difficult topics that are much more approachable with these hands-on tools.”
Ms. Lauren Beitel, CHS Math Teacher/Math Club Sponsor
Students Impacted
55 Students Per Year
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap
Math Club provides Central with an inclusive activity that caters to dedicated math students at all levels from Geometry to Calculus and Differential Equations. Students who find their way to Math Club have many opportunities to get involved and develop leadership skills.
Translation to College and Career Readiness
Math Club and Enrichment Math help students develop their critical thinking that translate into multiple college and career skills. Through Math Club, students learn strategies that allow them to confidently approach complex problems, helping them to do well on college entrance exams. The club also develops leadership skills, fosters creativity and collaboration—all skills necessary for success in any career.
“The Foundation’s funds have allowed me to explore particular applications of math through the Enrichment Math Course. I have also been able to grow my leadership skills while competing at the highest level as the President of Math Club. My favorite memory was being on stage for the final round when we won Math Day at UNL!”
Maggie Ernst, Class of 2023