Edward came home this past Sunday for lunch and shared news of his math exploits at Calvin. Ok, it's not like he talks non-stop, but he does tell me about it. I think back to 7th grade when I would drive him across town to a local university for an advanced class and how we would try to think of as many phrases with a short "a" sound in a row and say them in a nasal tone... like did you pAck a snAck in my bAck pAck for mAth clAss? He still likes to say silly things like when I want to know something, he says, did you "glooble" it?
I love how he patiently waits for me to take his picture before he goes back.
I love how he patiently waits for me to take his picture before he goes back.
Anyway, he had just spent 6 hours on Saturday taking the Putnam, a nationwide Mathematics competition. Last month, he was on Calvin College's 1st place 3-person team in the MATH challenge against other colleges in the midwest (I think they typically have over 60 teams but I don't know for sure about this year). I am happy that he's continuing since his high school days!
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Let's see, Grandpa Bouman, Edward's mother and now Edward and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! All are mathematicians!
very impressive!! and such a handsome man. i'm glad he was patient for your picture taking ; )
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