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March 14 marks a special day for mathematicians, engineers and anyone who loves numbers. 3.14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day, and fifth grade students at Bucyrus Elementary School celebrated with a contest to see who could memorize the most digits of pi.
The number pi, or 3.14, goes on for infinity. To memorize the first one hundred digits of the number is a strong feat. However, Samuel Rager memorized and recited the first 239 digits of pi and was the contest winner.
“We always try to find unique ways to celebrate Pi Day each year,” fifth grade math teacher Jackie Fruth said. “The students who participated in this year’s contest did a great job memorizing and reciting pi.”
Taking second place honors was Alexis Feasel, who memorized and recited the first 102 digits of pi. Ryoya Kurebayashi memorized and recited the first 86 digits of pi and came in third.
“Our math teachers do a tremendous job developing new ways to celebrate Pi Day with our students,” Associate Principal Timothy Souder said. “We are very proud of the effort and time all the students committed to memorizing and reciting pi.”
Other students taking part in the competition, and reciting more than 20 digits of pi, included: Madelyn Williams, Paige Delaney, Makyla Ferris, Callie Reynolds, Morgan Young, Tanner Alsept, Mallory Studer, Rylee Perry, Layla Nauman, Maddy Shreck and Aaliyah Lester.
For more information about this year’s Pi Day activities, contact Fruth at 419-562-6089 or email jfruth@bucyrusschools.org.