Dr. Debbie Devonish (left), Vice Dean, Faculty of Science and Sport presents St. George’s College, winners of the 7th Annual UTech, Jamaica Mathematics Quiz Competition with their first-place trophy.  The competition took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Shared Facilities Building, UTech Jamaica’s Papine Campus.  Team players receiving the trophy from left are Jaheem Guthrie, Jerome Hayles, Gamaliel Williams and Joshua Clarke along with their coach, Miss Danielle Whyte.  Joining the presentation is sponsor, Mrs. Rose Marie Miller (2nd right), Financial Education Consultant, JN Bank and Dr. Olusegun Afis Ismail (right), Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

St. George’s College retained the championship title, lifting the winning trophy and $150,000 among other gifts and prizes at the 7th Annual UTech, Jamaica Mathematics Quiz Competition, defeating Ardenne High School 23–2 in an electrifying final showdown. The competition culminated on Saturday, February 28, 2026, inside Lecture Theatre 50, Shared Facilities Building, UTech Jamaica’s Papine Campus.  St. George’s College previously claimed victory over Munro College with a 51 to 34 win during the 6th Annual UTech Jamaica Mathematics Quiz Competition held in 2024.

Hosted by the Faculty of Science and Sport (FOSS), this year’s staging of the academic contest was guided by the theme, “Mathematics for a Changing World: Innovate, Integrate, STEM.”  The competition commenced on Saturday February 7 with fifteen participating high schools following which the four top schools, St. Georges’ College, Ardenne High School, Glenmuir High School and Jamaica College advanced to the semifinal rounds held on February 21, 2026.

Speaking at the opening round Dr. Kevin Brown, President, UTech, Jamaica noted that mathematics plays a critical role in national development.  Reflecting on his personal journey as an aerospace engineer, the President stated that his success in the subject has furthered his professional growth, noting that “it is the basis of all STEM-based careers.” Dr. Brown encouraged the students to view the competition as preparation for their own academic and professional pursuits. “This is not just a competition; this is something that is going to be fundamental to your future careers, whatever you choose to do,” he stated.

Dr. Brown also credited mathematics teachers, noting that the work they do in preparing proficient mathematics students is essential to Jamaica’s development. “We can’t have students who are mathematicians without teachers who are mathematicians. I want to thank all the teachers who have poured into these students, the love for mathematics and have prepared them for this competition, for CSEC, CAPE, and everything else in between,” said Dr. Brown.

The finals unfolded over three rounds, where both schools demonstrated impressive problem-solving abilities and quick reasoning skills. Questions were drawn from the CSEC and the CAPE Unit 1 and Unit 2 Mathematics syllabi, testing students on a broad range of topics. 

Quiz Master was Ms. Judith DeLisser, Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics (SOMAS) within the Faculty of Science and Sport. 

Speaking at the finals, Dr. Olusegun Afis Ismail, Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics, congratulated all teams on their achievement and perseverance. He reminded students that their accomplishments were built on years of preparation and dedication emphasizing that “all of us are winners,” and commended every participant for their hard work and commitment.

The runner-up team and their coach were awarded prizes for their performance throughout the competition.  Third and fourth place teams also received prizes in acknowledgment of their commendable effort and determination.

Special recognition was also given to the Most Improved School, celebrating significant progress and growth demonstrated over previous years.

Runners up- Ardenne High School

The team members from Ardenne High School, along with their coach, Mrs. Marie Davis (right) were presented with the runner-up trophy and $120,000 by Dr. Olusegun Afis  Ismail (2nd left), Acting Head, School of Mathematics and Statistics, FOSS during the 7th Annual UTech Jamaica Mathematics Quiz Competition. The event took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Shared Facilities Building on UTech Jamaica’s Papine Campus.  The team members from left are Rojay Peaches, Rashah Gibbore, Kacianne Canaan, Olivia Ramjuss, Jayden Reid and Yasheka Jackson.

Third Place- Glenmuir High School 

Dr. Tricia Morris (4th right), Head of the Pure and Applied Mathematics Division presents the team from Glenmuir High School with the 3rd place trophy during the 7th Annual UTech Jamaica Mathematics Quiz Competition. The third place winners also received $90,000.  The event took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Shared Facilities Building on UTech Jamaica’s Papine Campus. 

Members of the Faculty of Science and Sport share a photo with the team players from the St. George’s College and Ardenne High School along with their respective coaches.  Joining them are sponsors of the event.

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