Local student is recognized for math skills

Friday, April 24, 2015
Joseph Sauceda

SIKESTON - Joseph Sauceda, a fourth grader at The Christian Academy in Sikeston, will put his math skills to the test in a state competition.

Joseph attended the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics elementary math competition March 28 at Southeast Missouri State University. He won first place in the sprint individual test and fourth place overall out of 71 competitors.

On Saturday, Joseph, who is the son of Darcee and Joseph Sauceda, will take part in the state competition at Warrensburg.