A Buchtel High School freshman was recognized recently at the Statehouse in Columbus for winning a regional coding competition, according to a news release.

Jarett Brantley and his teammates received recognition for winning the TECHCORPShack coding event which was held in November at the University of Akron and sponsored by AT&T.

Jarrett was a member of the Buzzer Beaters team, which included several students from other Ohio schools, that created and developed a computer application to solve real-world issues. Their application collects ad revenue, which can then be donated to a charitable cause.

The application works simply by users reading the news, which would generate smiles that then can be converted to charity donations.

All winners received letters of recognition from their respective representatives and senators. Jarett received special recognition from state Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes and state Sen. Vernon Sykes.