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March 10, 2010

TSA students preparing for state contest

Woodward, Okla. — For the 20th year in a row, Woodward will be well represented at the state competition of the Technology Student Association. 

Though this year’s team is thin on members compared to the past, TSA Advisor Darrell Jones said it is high in quality.

“They are dedicated to do the very best that they can possibly do,” Jones said. “The kids have to have self-motivation and be willing to take on projects to do well, and they are doing that.”

The tech-savvy team competed in a total of five mini conferences this year, and most recently returned from Rush Springs.  Corian England will compete in prepared speech at the state level after placing 1st at all five mini-conferences.

 Isaac Abram placed 1st in the digital photography competition at all of the mini conferences he attended, and will advance to state as well.

Other middle school students who placed at Rush Springs are: Shane Standerfer, 2nd place prepared speech; Travis Howell, 1st place graphic design and 2nd place structural challenge; Cole Reynolds, Blake Farley and Austin Ludwyck placed 1st in the tech bowl written challenge; Cole Reynolds, Sarah Meinders, Blake Farley, Corian England and Austin Ludwyck placed 2nd in chapter team.

High school students who placed at Rush Springs are: Jessica Reynolds, Kellie Reidlinger, Susan Alley, LeAnn Yadon, Shelby Armstrong and Chantelle Hickman placed 1st in chapter team; Kellie Reidlinger, Jessica Reynolds and Chantelle Hickman placed 2nd in technology bowl written.

Jones said 14 middle school students and 6 high school students will compete at the competition March 29 through March 31 in Oklahoma City.  He expects the team to find success in many events including chapter team, leadership challenge, global manufacturing, graphic design and reciting the creed.

Those who place in top 10 at state will be invited to nationals held this summer in Baltimore, Md.

 

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