Students Advance to the Semifinal Round

The Department of Mathematics at the UWI, Mona, has completed the assessment of the First Round Examination in the 2014 Jamaican Mathematical Olympiad. This examination was held on January 18 at the UWI, Mona Campus. The Olympiad Organizing Committee has determined that 478 students will advance to the Semifinal Round. These students come from a total of 47 high schools in Jamaica.

The Semifinal Round consists of two events. The first is a problem-solving workshop for all advancing students. The second event is the Semifinal Round Examination. This will be held on Saturday, February 22, at locations both in eastern and western Jamaica. The examination will last for two hours. More information for each school is given in a separate posting called “Guidelines for Semifinal Round Students”.

The students who have qualified for the Semifinal Round are listed in the pages following the First Round Report below.

First Round Report

The First Round Examination attracted a total of 1086 students from 53 high schools in Jamaica. These included 276 students from Grade 7. The top 10 performers in Grade 7 on this exam were:

1. Latonya Clayton, St. Andrew High School 2. Sai Sheershika Nareddi, Mannings School 3. Alexander Thorpe, Herbert Morrison Technical High School 4. Malik Coleman, Wolmer's Boys' School 5. Legacia Angus, Guys Hill High School 6. Ariel Dyche, St. Andrew High School 7. Aashni Jain, Ardenne High School 8. Shanelle Dale, Immaculate Conception High School 9. Ibrahim Duffus, Wolmer's Boys' School 10. Kristof Green, Wolmer's Boys' School

A total of 307 students from Grade 8 sat this exam. The top 10 performers in Grade 8 were:

1. Janai Shelton, Campion College 2. Annika Stewart, Hillel Academy High School 3. Justin Gooden, Campion College 4. Anthony Brown, Herbert Morrison Technical High School 5. Krystal Coleman, Glenmuir High School 6. Amani Cooke, Campion College 7. Maximilian Murphy, Hillel Academy High School 8. Arianne Smith, Campion College 9. Chavonae Hayles, Glenmuir High School 10. Catherine Douse, St. Jago High School

A total of 204 students from Grade 9 sat this exam. The top 10 performers in Grade 9 were:

1. Jason Salmon, Campion College 2. Sophie Clivio, Hillel Academy High School 3. Zara Harding, American International School of Kingston 4. Tamoy Seabourne, Campion College 5. Antoneel Thompson, The Queen's School 6. Moesha Montaque, Herbert Morrison Technical High School 7. Vanessa Swaby, Immaculate Conception High School 8. Abbi-Gail Kilbourne, Montego Bay High School 9. Simon Maxwell, St. Jago High School 10. Phillip Lloyd, Glenmuir High School (tie) Sophie Stewart, Hillel Academy High School (tie)

A total of 153 students from Grade 10 sat this exam. The top 10 performers in Grade 10 on this exam were:

1. Aston Harris, Cornwall College 2. Ruth-Ann Armstrong, Campion College 3. Dominique Stewart, Ardenne High School 4. Amoy Muirhead, Glenmuir High School 5. Morgan Kennedy, Immaculate Conception High School 6. Maria Hetey, St. Mary High School 7. Kareem Bowley, Kingston College 8. Britney Campbell, Dinthill Technical High School 9. Phillip Leach, Herbert Morrison Technical High School 10. Karishma Mirpuri, St. Hilda's Diocesan High School

A total of 137 students from Grade 11 sat this exam. The top 10 performers in Grade 11 on this exam were:

1. John Lord, Campion College 2. Jabari Hastings, Campion College 3. Hakeem Angulu, Campion College 4. Anubhav Pattanaik, Hillel Academy High School 5. Jamaal Hay, Campion College 6. Tonia Williams, Immaculate Conception High School 7. Jourdan Dunkley, Glenmuir High School 8. Nile Anderson, Mannings School 9. Danielle Notice, Ardenne High School 10. Jordan Salmon, Ardenne High School

Semifinal Round Students

American International School of Kingston

Simran Mayani, Grade 8 Abigail Haley, Grade 8 Rhianna Hanworth, Grade 8 Diallo Richardson, Grade 8 Amanda Taylor, Grade 9 Zara Harding, Grade 9 Aliyah Chandiram, Grade 9 Kristina Harris-Brown, Grade 10 Anushree Gopal, Grade 11 Shalini Mohan, Grade 11

Ardenne High School

Aashni Jain, Grade 7 Patrice Lloyd, Grade 8 Ainsworth Anderson, Grade 8 Adjaynae Billings, Grade 8 Dominique Stewart, Grade 11 Jordan Salmon, Grade 11 Danielle Notice, Grade 11 Trevron Lewis, Grade 11

Bellefield High School

Sutanya Ellington, Grade 9 Abigail Spence, Grade 9 Wayne Uter, Grade 9

Bishop Gibson High School

Altina Beason, Grade 7 Stacia Thompson, Grade 9

Calabar High School

Andre McKenzie, Grade 8 Nathan Johnson, Grade 8 Tyrese Matthews, Grade 9 Karim Bartlett, Grade 9 Daniel East, Grade 10 Jothon Chang, Grade 10 Damian McPherson, Grade 11 Kamau Brown, Grade 11 Ruel Maxwell, Grade 11 Taget Cookborne, Grade 11

Campion College

Kristen Stanley, Grade 7 Britney Murray, Grade 8 Hallie Fletcher, Grade 8 Janai Shelton, Grade 8 Tahjae Bryan, Grade 8 Marc-Anthony Hill, Grade 8 Laela Baugh, Grade 8 Alysia Sangster, Grade 8 Justin Gooden, Grade 8 Amani Cooke, Grade 8 Jada Harrison, Grade 8 Arianne Smith, Grade 8 Jason DeCambre, Grade 8 Kathryn Lord, Grade 8 Dominic Cupidon, Grade 8 Tamoy Seabourne, Grade 9 Darren Black, Grade 9 Clinton Reid, Grade 9 Curtis Harper, Grade 9 Rashaun Crutchley, Grade 9 Shantae Shand, Grade 9 Kristina Boswell, Grade 9 Jason Salmon, Grade 9 Kieran Neath, Grade 10 Emmanuel Sylvester, Grade 10 Tyler Neath, Grade 10 Ruth-Ann Armstrong, Grade 10 Dominique Suckoo, Grade 10 Jabari Hastings, Grade 11 John Lord, Grade 11 Jamaal Hay, Grade 11 Hakeem Angulu, Grade 11 Jason Lawson, Grade 11

Cedar Grove Academy

D’Andre Johnson, Grade 7 Trevado Grant, Grade 7 Rickarter Brown, Grade 7

Cedric Titus High School

ShanaKay Bartley, Grade 7 Brittney Thomas, Grade 7 Andre Hart, Grade 7 Seddon Brown, Grade 8 Richard Brooks, Grade 8 Grovanni Bailey, Grade 8 Jodian Green, Grade 8 Yasania Graham, Grade 8

Charlemont High School

Renae McFarlane, Grade 9 Kymani Francis, Grade 10

Christiana High School

Donecia Sewell, Grade 9 Anna-Kaye Ellis, Grade 10

Cornwall College

Devin McIntosh, Grade 7 Mark Brown, Grade 7 Joshua Harvey, Grade 7 Andrew Reynolds, Grade 7 Wesley Hanson, Grade 7 Asher Garwood, Grade 7 Dereklyn Taylor, Grade 7 Martin Greene, Grade 7 Andrew Malcolm, Grade 7 Troy Cadwell, Grade 7 Kyle Mighty, Grade 8 Cleon Larmond, Grade 8 Daniel Meggo, Grade 8 Roy Robinson, Grade 8 Jason Hunter, Grade 9 Joel Barrett, Grade 9 Aston Harris, Grade 10 Kamar Kerr, Grade 10 Daniel Bowen, Grade 11 Nathanael Amore, Grade 11

Dinthill Technical High School

Timmera Richards, Grade 7 Boginene Jones, Grade 7 Natalia Stennett, Grade 8 Antonique McKenzie, Grade 8 Coleen Coombs, Grade 9 Whitney-Ann Taylor, Grade 9 Sashonna Johnson, Grade 9 Nawayne Mighty, Grade 9 Britney Campbell, Grade 10

Ferncourt High School

Rashid Mohammed, Grade 7 Jamoy Blackwood, Grade 7 Khadijah Bryce, Grade 7 Danielle Tucker, Grade 8 Robyn McPherson, Grade 10

Foga Road High School

Kacy-Ann Smith, Grade 7 Akila Radlein, Grade 7 Vince Dixon, Grade 7 Roberto Perry, Grade 10 Clayton Malcolm, Grade 11

Frome Technical High School

Markadia Stewart, Grade 8 Iesha McLeod, Grade 9 Christonojae Ellis, Grade 10

Glenmuir High School

Trisha-Gaye Wright, Grade 7 Rodane Samuels, Grade 7 Ruddayne Peters, Grade 7 Jerome Burch, Grade 7 Akeem Coburn, Grade 7 Paula-Kay Dawkins, Grade 7 Shanai Gordon, Grade 7 Deron Morgan, Grade 7 Ebboni Smith, Grade 8 Tamara Hudson, Grade 8 Chavonae Hayles, Grade 8 Krystal Coleman, Grade 8 Akeene Ritchie, Grade 8 Damion Whyte, Grade 8 Javed Samuels, Grade 8 Serena Herman, Grade 8 Sashana Nelson, Grade 8 Rhoneil Parkins, Grade 8 Mark Haynes, Grade 8 Raheim Gallimore, Grade 8 Tashuana Myles, Grade 8 Ashay Rattery, Grade 9 Phillip Lloyd, Grade 9 Dequan Coombs, Grade 9 Javian Jagdeen, Grade 9 Shenel Graham, Grade 9 Kereka Rutty, Grade 9 Brandon Allison, Grade 9 Tiffany McCarthy, Grade 9 Ashley-Ann Ashley, Grade 9 Amoy Muirhead, Grade 10 Marvin McLeod, Grade 10 Gillian Thompson, Grade 10 Michael Calloo, Grade 11 Ryan Doyley, Grade 11 Jourdan Dunkley, Grade 11

Green Pond High School

Javoni Puri, Grade 8 Jovaney Francis, Grade 8 Shiyeung Huesang, Grade 8

Guys Hill High School

Cutethon Grant, Grade 7 Tavene Henry, Grade 7 Legecia Angus, Grade 7 Denique Porteous, Grade 7 Reuel Masters, Grade 7 Kishae James, Grade 7 Trevaughn Forrest, Grade 8 Reardon Grant, Grade 10 Shavine Harrison, Grade 11

Herbert Morrison Technical High School

Rojaun Brown, Grade 7 Maya Morris, Grade 7 Alexander Thorpe, Grade 7 Alejandro Hines, Grade 7 Omari Brown, Grade 8 David Wheatle, Grade 8 Christina Clare, Grade 8 Anthony Brown, Grade 8 Everton King, Grade 8 Shantay Parkins, Grade 8 Dana Stennett, Grade 8 Shemar Dixon, Grade 8 Shauntae Brown, Grade 8 Kevelia Haughton, Grade 8 Samuel Smith, Grade 9 Daniel Dairs, Grade 9 Tashae Downer, Grade 9 Dominique Ramsingh, Grade 9 Ashena Stewart, Grade 9 Moesha Montaque, Grade 9 Cadien Martin, Grade 9 Andre Coley, Grade 10 Phillip Leach, Grade 10 Keyona Miller, Grade 10 Doneika Cawin, Grade 10 Devon Keith, Grade 11 Ruel Gordon, Grade 11 Jordane Russell, Grade 11

Hillel Academy High School

Stephanie Lue, Grade 7 Maximillian Murphy, Grade 8 Justin Gay-Semenkoff, Grade 8 Karan Dhiman, Grade 8 Annika Stewart, Grade 8 Sophie Clivio, Grade 9 Sophie Stewart, Grade 9 Anubhav Pattanaik, Grade 11

Holland High School

Shannieka Williams, Grade 7 Shavon Wallace, Grade 7 Romario Wilson, Grade 7 Todd Denton, Grade 8 Shanneeka Powell, Grade 8 Michelle Nelson, Grade 9 Moesha Brown, Grade 9 Havielle Reid, Grade 10 Holy Childhood High School

Britthney Watts, Grade 9

Immaculate Conception High School

Kimberly Gordon, Grade 7 Rene Walker, Grade 7 Alethea Bucknor, Grade 7 Akiva Jackson, Grade 7 Chevonna Haughton, Grade 7 Althea Archer, Grade 7 Shanelle Dale, Grade 7 Nicholae Robinson, Grade 7 Kavya Balakrishnan, Grade 7 Geossica Madden, Grade 7 Akira Miller, Grade 8 Alyanna Mighty, Grade 8 Briana Chung, Grade 8 Katana Finlason, Grade 8 Shakena Cobban, Grade 8 Abebi Wilson, Grade 8 Tyra Cameron, Grade 8 Queanna Walker, Grade 8 Abigail Dunbar, Grade 8 Brittania Choy, Grade 8 Athena Pagon, Grade 8 Nia Laing, Grade 8 Callice Grossett, Grade 9 Vanessa Swaby, Grade 9 Anika Duffus, Grade 9 Saphrah-Ann Wint, Grade 9 Shania Douglas, Grade 9 Zoe Nicholson, Grade 9 Gabrielle Taylor, Grade 10 Selina Salmon, Grade 10 Christina Johnson, Grade 10 Morgan Kennedy, Grade 10 Kathrina Walker, Grade 10 Carmich Davidson, Grade 10 Kadian Clarke, Grade 10 Janeil McCalla, Grade 10 Anna-Maria Boyd, Grade 10 Danielle Wright, Grade 11 Tonia Williams, Grade 11 Vanessa Moo Young, Grade 11 Chinelle Miller, Grade 11

Kingston College

Ryon Walker, Grade 7 Mickel Rhoden, Grade 7 Azaani Poyser, Grade 7 Josephat Ononiwu, Grade 8 Tyrell Bennett, Grade 8 Lawrence Grant, Grade 8 Paul Smith, Grade 9 Andrew Mullings, Grade 9 Oshnel Bryan, Grade 9 Shemar Jones. Grade 9 Torrain Findlay, Grade 10 Daniel Hall, Grade 10 Kareem Bowley, Grade 10 Jevonnie Fennell, Grade 10 Khyri Lawrence, Grade 11 Nicklaus Farr, Grade 11 Justin Henry, Grade 11

Lacovia High School

Calesia Foster, Grade 7 Alesha Miller, Grade 7 Tyesha Monteith, Grade 7 Terrique Nembhard, Grade 7 Daleasha Barrett, Grade 9 Tanesha Morris, Grade 10

Maggotty High School

Shysha Hylton, Grade 8 Letisha Mason, Grade 8 Taynae Williams, Grade 9 Bricardo Colley, Grade 10

Mannings School

Britney Cunningham, Grade 7 Tissan Campbell, Grade 7 Britney Levy, Grade 7 Chavon Forrester, Grade 7 Sai Sheershika Nareddi, Grade 7 Petegay Gentles, Grade 8 Ashley Lackrage, Grade 8 Sri Lekha Garimidi, Grade 8 Kearah Chaplin, Grade 8 Dervan Miller, Grade 8 Jovian Davis, Grade 8 Aneesh Raghupathy, Grade 9 Tamekia Meeks, Grade 9 Gerald McLean, Grade 9 Travert Clarke, Grade 10 Akiel Whyte, Grade 11 Nile Anderson, Grade 11 Loenora Carter, Grade 11 Sara Meyler, Grade 11 Amar Keshy, Grade 11 Rajne Reynolds, Grade 11

Marymount High School

Rebecca Samaroo, Grade 8 Tori McCleary, Grade 8 Bilgees Elphic, Grade 8

May Day High School

Xolani Johnson, Grade 7 Natalie Knight, Grade 7 Channon Anson, Grade 7 Rickalia Newton, Grade 7 Ajay Whyte, Grade 8 Candice Ashman, Grade 8 Shana-Kay Patrick, Grade 9 Seleka Bryan, Grade 9

Mile Gully High School

Sherika Foster, Grade 7 Yaneke Foster, Grade 7 Jordaine McFarlane, Grade 7 Keino Barrett, Grade 7 Nequs Dwyer, Grade 8 Romario Brown, Grade 8 Tevin Simpson, Grade 8 Sakili Dwyer, Grade 9 Akiel Hewitt, Grade 10 Orane Hylton, Grade 10 Shanice Walters, Grade 10

Montego Bay High School

Abigail Hunter, Grade 7 Tisana Richards, Grade 7 Lauren-Ashley Golding, Grade 7 Raegan Rerrie, Grade 7 Trinae Pringle, Grade 7 Sydney Taylor, Grade 7 Sasha-Kay Campbell, Grade 7 Trimone Kelly, Grade 8 Jessica Campbell, Grade 8 Aneisha Brown, Grade 8 Asha-Lee Cole, Grade 8 Ventrice Barrett, Grade 8 Abeje Maxwell, Grade 9 Shenae Lewis, Grade 9 Abbi-Gail Kilbourne, Grade 9 Heather Wong, Grade 11 Danielle Dawkins, Grade 11

Morant Bay High School

Micayah Ritchie, Grade 8

Mount Alvernia High School

Alaina Chisholm, Grade 7 Denecia Rushton, Grade 8 Me’Shale Sherwood, Grade 8 Kacey Brown, Grade 8 Xaria Morrison, Grade 9 Bobbett Hewitt, Grade 9 Sachelle Morris, Grade 10 Mikeann Channer, Grade 11

Munro College

Devaroe Granston

Oberlin High School

Tiffany Mason, Grade 10 Donwayne Morgan, Grade 10 Alexis Gayle-Grant, Grade 11 Olivia Dunbar, Grade 11

Petersfield High School

Valencia Thompson, Grade 7 Jarios Joehill, Grade 9 Shakerea Sewell, Grade 10 Barrington James, Grade 10

St. Andrew High School

Ariel Dyche, Grade 7 Latonya Clayton, Grade 7 Neethu Manianghattu, Grade 8 Kharece Lloyd, Grade 8 Tashna-Gail Williams, Grade 9 Zahra Benkeblia, Grade 9 Thalayah Gronam, Grade 9 Jade Demetrius, Grade 9

St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School

Shanique Dacosta, Grade 7 Mischika McNeish, Grade 8 Shereka Simmonds, Grade 8 Sabrina Atkinson, Grade 8 Nicketta Hall, Grade 8 Wejaune Henry, Grade 8 Tashique Gibson, Grade 9 Jullian Blair, Grade 9 Shanice Ewer, Grade 10 Kimarie McLean, Grade 10 Karishma Mirpuri, Grade 10 Odeisha Brown, Grade 10 Francene Daley, Grade 11 Daniela Brown, Grade 11 Amalia Loney, Grade 11 Tasha Campbell, Grade 11 Timara Gabas, Grade 11 Krishna Buchanan, Grade 11 Shauna-Kay Martin, Grade 11

St. Hugh’s High School

Ashanti McKoy, Grade 7 Antonette Fraser, Grade 7

St. Jago High School

Marquis White, Grade 7 Gregory Slater, Grade 7 Leonard Bernard, Grade 7 Arianna Brown, Grade 7 Christabel Johnson, Grade 7 Sabrina Bryan, Grade 7 Rashauna Roach, Grade 7 Cordia Coleman, Grade 7 Sheldon McDonald, Grade 7 Anthony Waller, Grade 7 Keanu Murray. Grade 8 Catherine Douse. Grade 8 Cleon Campbell. Grade 8 Kathryn Barron. Grade 8 Sheneil Myers. Grade 8 Shaniel Murray, Grade 8 Amaria Brown, Grade 8 Andrew Hercules, Grade 9 Simon Maxwell, Grade 9 Jordan Mighty, Grade 9 Dennoy Martin, Grade 10 Milton Marsh, Grade 10 Soyeen Solomon, Grade 11

St. Mary High School

Ettenneva Edwards, Grade 7 Mark Graham, Grade 7 Rasheda Porter, Grade 8 Yanick Edwards-Shaw, Grade 9 Chianna Hyde, Grade 9 Xandrea Roach, Grade 9 Rajwayne Beckford, Grade 9 Kacian Barker, Grade 10 Asha-Lee Japp, Grade 10 Jenelle Hinds, Grade 10 Maria Hetey, Grade 10 Orville Kirkland, Grade 11 Kaysha Phillips, Grade 11 Nastassia Bowen, Grade 11 Jamoy Livingston, Grade 11

The Queen’s School

Amoy McDonald, Grade 8 Antoneel Thompson, Grade 9 Chevelle Skervin, Grade 9 Luzan Jahbulani, Grade 10 Cavine Grant, Grade 10 Tanzana Rattray, Grade 10 Ashley Taylor, Grade 11

Thompson Town High School

Jerry Pryce, Grade 11

William Knibb Memorial High School

Zandae Edwards, Grade 7 Shamoya Rose, Grade 7 Khalil Elliott, Grade 7 Daniel Lewis, Grade 7 Okean Rankin, Grade 7 Krisann Moses, Grade 10 Brittania Mason, Grade 10 Ricardo Nugent, Grade 11 Jodane Thorpe, Grade 11 Glenbort Dobson, Grade 11

Wolmer’s Boys’ School

Justin Newell, Grade 7 Ibrahim Duffus, Grade 7 Kristof Green, Grade 7 Sean-Taye Scott, Grade 7 Malik Coleman, Grade 7 Damion Drackett, Grade 7 Jimmoy Anderson, Grade 8 Alex McDonald, Grade 8 Hakeem Pinnock, Grade 9 Renaldo Facey, Grade 9 Giovanni Crumbie, Grade 9

Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls

Anesia Carty, Grade 7 Stephanie Roberts, Grade 7 Gabrielle Rowe, Grade 8 Sachain Pitt, Grade 8 Elizabeth Rhino, Grade 8 Stephanie Parkes, Grade 8 Shanice Sutherland, Grade 9 Celine Malcolm, Grade 9 Joelle McCastle, Grade 9 Lavonne Wilson, Grade 11 Olivia Banton, Grade 11

York Castle High School

Chrisanjay Codner, Grade 8 Jerohn Brown, Grade 8 Jaydeen Reid, Grade 8 Andrea Spencer, Grade 9 Kacea Linton, Grade 10 Kristoff James, Grade 11 Carl Bucknor, Grade 11 Fitzroy Wickham, Grade 11 Denzel Clarke, Grade 11 Nathaneal Brown, Grade 11