Long Beach High School is pleased to congratulate two students who have excelled in the Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competitions for grades 10 and 12. Joshua Kapilian and Eric Ricci were recognized for their excellent performances on the AMC 10 and AMC 12, respectively.
Joshua, a sophomore, was top winner out of all Long Beach High School’s AMC 10 test-takers. Eric is a senior and was the school’s top winner for AMC 12.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple-choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. According to the MAA, the AMC program positively impacts the analytical skills needed for future careers in an innovative society.