The Trig-Star Program Contest is an annual high school mathematics competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors based on the practical application of Trigonometry. The program recognizes the best students from high schools throughout the nation.

The purpose of the Trig-Star Program:

• To promote the study of trigonometry in high school and to promote excellence in the mastery of trigonometry by honoring the individual student who has demonstrated superior skill among classmates at the High School level.

• To acquaint the high school trigonometry students with the use and practical application of trigonometry in the surveying profession.

• To build an awareness of surveying as a profession among the mathematically-skilled high school students, career guidance counselors and high school math teachers.

The PECG Marysville Section proudly assisted in providing the Durham High School chapter of Trig-Star with $175 in prizes. Donald Vaughan, of Caltrans Surveys, was on hand to provide the awards to the winners.  Donald is also an active instructor for the program at Durham High School.

The Winners:

• FIRST PLACE: BRIAN ADAMS - $100

• SECOND PLACE: JASON SCHUKRAFT - $50

• THIRD PLACE: DERRICK MIRAMONTES - $25

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Last Edited On: 11/28/2004