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Brandon Hall team wins Georgia High School Math Competition

Brandon Hall School’s win at the 43rd annual Georgia High School Math Competition was its sixth consecutive first-place finish.
Brandon Hall School’s win at the 43rd annual Georgia High School Math Competition was its sixth consecutive first-place finish.
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Updated April 27, 2017

Brandon Hall School won its sixth-consecutive first place at the 43rd annual Georgia High School Math Competition, at Georgia Southwestern in Americus, Ga., in February. The students received the highest team score in Brandon Hall history and won a number of individual awards. Junior Lan Lin, the team captain, said, "It's about the participation, and teamwork is the key to success."

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