Launch the media gallery 1 playerBurwell Students Attend Nebraska Math Day at UNL
November 12, 2026
Five Burwell High School students attended the 36th annual Nebraska Math Day at the University of Nebraska Lincoln on Tuesday, November 10th. Tysen Welton, Cy Feeken, Sullivan Trausch, Finlay Trausch, and Slade Stout were the first Burwell students to attend the annual event, which seeks to stimulate interest in Mathematics, encourage careers in Math, and to recognize Mathematical ability.
All students participated in a multiple-choice, preliminary exam called PROBE I (Problems Requiring Original and Brilliant Effort) at their school, prior to Math Day. While at UNL, students participated in a Math Bowl tournament which consisted of five rounds of competition against other schools from across the state. In addition, there were Math activities and challenges throughout the day, such as a Math Escape Room and a Math “Hustle” speed event. Burwell students really enjoyed the “Hustle” competition. They competed in the Class C Competitive division. The students also had the opportunity to experience the UNL Union, City Campus and the Cather Dining Hall.
The Nebraska Math Day was a unique learning experience for Tysen, Cy, Sully, Fin and Slade. It allowed them to meet new people, experience educational challenges, and explore exciting areas of Math. You can read more about the day at the UNL Math News website.
