All it takes is paper, tape, and a whole lot of determination. One color per digit!
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. Yes, this tradition has been gaining momentum in recent years, and some schools have taken this project to new and amazing levels.
Take a look below, and at the photo gallery!
Official School Pi Chain Rankings
| Rank | School & Location | Digits | Year | Teacher/Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Northwest Early College H.S.
|
77,000 |
2016 | Ms. Persis Beaven |
2. |
Masuk H.S.
|
75,000 |
2011 | Ms. Mary Ahlers |
3. |
Central Catholic H.S.
|
66,000 |
2008 | Mr. Ryan Andersen Ms. Katie Kinnie |
4. |
Harvard Junior H.S.
|
50,000 |
2011 | Mr. David Schultz |
5. |
Andrew H.S.
|
32,000 |
2008 | Ms. Jennifer Webb |
6. |
Pontiac Junior H.S.
|
31,415 |
2007 | Ms. Kathy Abry |
7. |
Mission Early College H.S.
|
19,910 |
2009 | A. Estorga, F. Savina, E. Bonilla, A. Waxman |
8. |
Parker Junior H.S.
|
16,525 |
2014 | Ms. Crystal Conley |
9. |
Leslie H.S.
|
13,726 |
2007 | Ms. Melissa Weeks |
10. |
Ruston Junior H.S.
|
10,000 |
2010 | Ms. Erica Phillips Ms. Jacquelyn Bean |
11. |
Bloomfield H.S.
|
8,000 |
2006 | |
12. |
Bellport M.S.
|
7,240 |
2013 | Mr. Jason Burmeister |
13. |
Dallas H.S.
|
7,147 |
2006 | |
14. |
Hampton Academy
|
6,724 |
2003 | Ms. Andrea Dutton |
15. |
Eastside Jr./Sr. H.S.
|
6,106 |
2009 | Mr. Joel Richman |
16. |
Esther Dennis M.S.
|
5,401 |
2002 | Ms. Amy Broering |
17. |
Bay Point M.S.
|
4,620 |
2002 | Ms. Blasingane |
18. |
Southwestern M.S.
|
4,320 |
2002 | B. Schwartz, T. Becker, D. Lewis, S. Getska |
19. |
Ronan M.S.
|
3,620 |
2002 | Mr. Shawn Harris |
20. |
Herber M.S.
|
3,471 |
2002 | Ms. Rose Ricca |
21. |
Three Oaks M.S.
|
3,010 |
2002 | |
22. |
Roxana Senior H.S.
|
3,000 |
2013 | Ms. Alyssa Price |
23. |
Joliet Central H.S.
|
2,677 |
2011 | Ms. Jennifer Schwer |
24. |
Rye Neck H.S.
|
2,411 |
2008 | Mr. Dave Grazioli |
25. |
St. Eugene School
|
2,410 |
2002 | Ms. Lisa Fiorante |
26. |
Taunton Forge Elem.
|
2,400 |
2002 | Ms. Kasse |
27. |
Evening Street Elem.
|
2,310 |
2002 | Ms. Julaine Bierl |
28. |
Madison Junior H.S.
|
2,201 |
2001 | Ms. Marcia Prill |
Note: Credit is due to Mr. Chris Herte for the 2000-2002 records.