Mathnasium of Covington hosted its second annual National Trimathlon competition for students in grades 3-6 in the Covington/Kent area Sept. 29.

The students competed in three different math competitions; Mental Math, Counting by Numbers and Magic Square Math.

Each grade level was represented by students in our community hoping to show off their math skills, have a lot of fun and earn prizes while doing so. Each grade level received a first, second and third place prize in the competition.

The first place winner from each grade level received a gold medal, an X-Box game and a gift card.

The second place winner from each grade level received a silver medal, an X-Box Game and a gift card.

The third place winner received a bronze medal an Interactive Math game and a gift card.

• Third Grade: 1^st Place: Sirajummuneer Ahmed , 2^nd Place: Alexandar Smith , 3^rd Place: Dylan Shadd
• Fourth Grade: 1^st Place: Eric Talanoa , 2^nd Place: Sophia Miceli , 3^rd Place: Collin North
• Fifth Grade: 1^st Place: Nicholas Hamakami, 2^nd Place: William Nguyen, 3^rd Place: William Le
• Sixth Grade: 1^st Place: Peter Cosacchi, 2^nd Place: Daniel Goebel 3^rd Place: Benjamin Akrish

The awards ceremony was held after all competitions had been completed and featured our wonderful Covington Mayor Margaret Harto.

The Covington families enjoyed participating in the awards ceremony and the hard work and dedication by our students were celebrated by all.

A special thanks to area businesses who donated gift cards for our competition: The Rock, Yogurtland, Hacienda Del Mar and Hop Jacks.

Mathnasium Learning Centers specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Students go to Mathnasium year-round to catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math.

The results are a significant increase in math skills, a better understanding of math concepts, and better school performance.  The proprietary Mathnasium Method is the result of 35 years of hands-on instruction and research.  Mathnasium has become one of the fastest growing educational franchises, with more than 300 locations.

Mathnasium of Covington is located at 27115 185^th Ave SE, #111, Covington, Wa 98042. Tutor kids from Kindergarden to High school, Calculas, SAT / PreSAT prep.

Visit their website at www.mathnasium.com/Covington for more information.