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pi chains
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Probably the
second-most popular numerical feat on Pi Day, behind only that of
reciting the digits, is getting together as a class, a grade, or a
school, and stringing together a pi chain. All you need is
a list of the digits, some scissors, a lot of construction paper, and a
whole lot of dedication.
Yes, the pi chain tradition has been
gaining momentum in recent years, and some schools have taken this
project to new and amazing levels. Take a look.
Official Pi Chain Rankings
Click
here to view photos from three
of the schools below! |
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|
School & Location |
Digits |
Year |
Teacher/Advisor |
|
1. |
Central Catholic High School
Toledo, OH
(see photos!) |
66,000 |
2008 |
Mr. Ryan Andersen
Ms. Katie Kinnie |
|
2. |
Harvard Junior
High School
Harvard, IL |
50,000 |
2011 |
Mr. David Schultz |
|
3. |
Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL
(see photos!) |
32,000 |
2008 |
Ms. Jennifer Webb
|
|
4. |
Pontiac Junior High School
Pontiac, IL |
31,415 |
2007 |
Ms. Kathy Abry |
|
5. |
Mission Early College High School
El Paso, TX |
19,910 |
2009 |
A. Estorga, F. Savina,
E. Bonilla, A. Waxman |
|
6. |
Leslie High School
Leslie, MI |
13,726 |
2007 |
Ms. Melissa Weeks |
|
7. |
Ruston Junior High School
Ruston, LA
(photos coming!) |
10,000 |
2010 |
Ms. Erica Phillips
Ms. Jacquelyn Bean |
|
8. |
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NJ |
8,000 |
2006 |
|
|
9. |
Dallas
High School
Dallas Township, PA |
7,147 |
2006 |
|
|
10. |
Hampton Academy
Hampton, NJ |
6,724 |
2003 |
Ms. Andrea Dutton |
|
11. |
Eastside Junior/Senior High
Butler, IN |
6,106 |
2009 |
Mr. Joel Richman |
|
12. |
Esther Dennis Middle School
Dayton, OH |
5,401 |
2002 |
Ms. Amy Broering |
|
13. |
Bay Point Middle School
St. Petersburg, FL |
4,620 |
2002 |
Ms. Blasingane |
|
14. |
Southwestern Middle School
Jamestown, NY |
4,320 |
2002 |
B. Schwartz, T. Becker,
D. Lewis, S. Getska |
|
15. |
Ronan Middle School
Ronan, MT |
3,620 |
2002 |
Mr. Shawn Harris |
|
16. |
Herber Middle School
Malverne, NY |
3,471 |
2002 |
Ms. Rose Ricca |
|
17. |
Three Oaks Middle School
Fort Myers, FL |
3,010 |
2002 |
|
|
18. |
Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL
(photos coming!) |
2,677 |
2011 |
Ms. Jennifer Schwer |
|
19. |
Rye Neck High School
Mamaroneck, NY
(see photos!) |
2,411 |
2008 |
Mr. Dave Grazioli |
|
20. |
St. Eugene School
Chicago, IL |
2,410 |
2002 |
Ms. Lisa Fiorante |
|
21. |
Taunton Forge Elementary School
Medford, NJ |
2,400 |
2002 |
Ms. Kasse |
|
22. |
Evening Street Elementary School
Worthington, OH |
2,310 |
2002 |
Ms. Julaine Bierl |
|
23. |
Madison
Junior High School
Madison, NJ |
2,201 |
2001 |
|
|
24. |
Williamstown Middle School
Williamstown, NJ |
1,846 |
2000 |
|
* Credit is due to Mr. Chris Herte for the
2000-2002 records. |
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