Liberty Takes 2nd in Robotics 5th Overall, 2nd in Prepared Speech, 3rd in Structural Engineering at 39th Annual NCTSA State Conference
Team awarded at technology conference, raising money for state competition
On Feb. 23, the Technology Student Association at Liberty Middle School recently traveled to Boone for the Western Regional TSA Conference and received several awards.
There were over 700 students from the Western part of North Carolina and over 20 schools from both high school and middle schools present.
Students competed in VEX Robotics, problem solving, structural engineering, medical technology, video game design, Junior Solar Sprint, CO2 Dragster, and prepared speech.
Out of those competitive events, LMS took second in Structural Engineering, which required students to build a scaled down pedestrian bridge which had the greatest efficiency. Paperwork and aesthetics were also taken into account for judging. This team consisted of Garren Bryant and Cole Whisnant.
They received third place in Junior Solar Sprint, which required students to build a model car out of balsa wood, mount a small solar panel and wire the vehicle so it could handle either power coming from the panel or a battery pack. Students also had paperwork to submit that explained the design of the vehicle. They also created a box that was decorated. This team consisted of Hailey Snodgrass, Keiven LaFevers and Kamden Stephens.
They received third place in Video Game Design. The challenge was centered around designing a video game about a specific sport. Our team chose a racing game they named RACSAN. This team consisted of Hannah Fleming and Vance Jones.
The team is planning on attending the state conference, which is held in Greensboro in April. For those who would like to donate to hotel room costs and travel expenses can visit www.gofundme.com/state-and-national-competition-fund.
There were over 700 students from the Western part of North Carolina and over 20 schools from both high school and middle schools present.
Students competed in VEX Robotics, problem solving, structural engineering, medical technology, video game design, Junior Solar Sprint, CO2 Dragster, and prepared speech.
Out of those competitive events, LMS took second in Structural Engineering, which required students to build a scaled down pedestrian bridge which had the greatest efficiency. Paperwork and aesthetics were also taken into account for judging. This team consisted of Garren Bryant and Cole Whisnant.
They received third place in Junior Solar Sprint, which required students to build a model car out of balsa wood, mount a small solar panel and wire the vehicle so it could handle either power coming from the panel or a battery pack. Students also had paperwork to submit that explained the design of the vehicle. They also created a box that was decorated. This team consisted of Hailey Snodgrass, Keiven LaFevers and Kamden Stephens.
They received third place in Video Game Design. The challenge was centered around designing a video game about a specific sport. Our team chose a racing game they named RACSAN. This team consisted of Hannah Fleming and Vance Jones.
The team is planning on attending the state conference, which is held in Greensboro in April. For those who would like to donate to hotel room costs and travel expenses can visit www.gofundme.com/state-and-national-competition-fund.
Western Region North Carolina TSA Conference
Liberty Knights Win Big in Boone
February 17, 2017
Liberty Knights Win Big in Boone
On Friday, February 17th, Liberty Middle School’s TSA (Technology Student Association) chapter traveled and competed at the Western Region North Carolina TSA Conference in Boone. This is an annual event held at Appalachian State University with as many as 650 students in both middle school and high school competing this year.
The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
25 students from Liberty Middle School travelled and competed at Appalachian State University for the 2017 Western Region North Carolina TSA Conference. Students competed in eight different events including Catapult, Dragster, Flight Endurance, Junior Solar Sprint, Problem Solving, Structural Engineering, Video Game Design, and VEX Robotics.
Students have been working on competition entries since early November when the events’ criteria was released. Hard work and dedication paid off when the awards ceremony began and results were announced. Liberty Middle School won big when Skylar Georges and Anthony Hernandez brought home gold in Problem Solving. Silver was also brought home by Owen Streppa and Cole Whisnant in Structural Engineering; Vance Jones, Hannah Fleming, and Tushar Joshi in Video Game Design; Zeke Reep, Rico Johnston, Sully Styles, Joey Seevers, Trenton Rose, Landyn Hartman, Garren Bryant, Marissa Lor, Kierra Hawkins, and Colely Welch in the VEX Robotics competition. The results were a reward for months of hard work, as TSA Advisor Clay Nelson states, “I didn’t expect to bring any medals or awards back to Burke County, but I was really hoping that we would, and we did.”.
For some, hard work pays off with awards, and for others hard work leads to learning experiences. Every student that competed in this years competition worked hard for many hours after school on their own time trying to make the best projects to compete with. Each and every student represented themselves, Liberty Middle School and Burke County well. As Burke County’s first TSA Chapter, we hope that we continue to grow and other schools in Burke county expand their STEM programs by beginning their own chapters.
Students were able to travel and compete in this competition due to the support of community businesses and members. A special thanks to Brown Mountain Bottleworks, Fonta Flora Brewery, Food Matters Market and Cafe, Kierra Hawkins, and everyone who made this trip possible, including Principal Mike Holden and Liberty Middle School staff.
For more information about Liberty Knights TSA, please visit www.libertyknightstsa.weebly.com.
February 17, 2017
Liberty Knights Win Big in Boone
On Friday, February 17th, Liberty Middle School’s TSA (Technology Student Association) chapter traveled and competed at the Western Region North Carolina TSA Conference in Boone. This is an annual event held at Appalachian State University with as many as 650 students in both middle school and high school competing this year.
The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.
25 students from Liberty Middle School travelled and competed at Appalachian State University for the 2017 Western Region North Carolina TSA Conference. Students competed in eight different events including Catapult, Dragster, Flight Endurance, Junior Solar Sprint, Problem Solving, Structural Engineering, Video Game Design, and VEX Robotics.
Students have been working on competition entries since early November when the events’ criteria was released. Hard work and dedication paid off when the awards ceremony began and results were announced. Liberty Middle School won big when Skylar Georges and Anthony Hernandez brought home gold in Problem Solving. Silver was also brought home by Owen Streppa and Cole Whisnant in Structural Engineering; Vance Jones, Hannah Fleming, and Tushar Joshi in Video Game Design; Zeke Reep, Rico Johnston, Sully Styles, Joey Seevers, Trenton Rose, Landyn Hartman, Garren Bryant, Marissa Lor, Kierra Hawkins, and Colely Welch in the VEX Robotics competition. The results were a reward for months of hard work, as TSA Advisor Clay Nelson states, “I didn’t expect to bring any medals or awards back to Burke County, but I was really hoping that we would, and we did.”.
For some, hard work pays off with awards, and for others hard work leads to learning experiences. Every student that competed in this years competition worked hard for many hours after school on their own time trying to make the best projects to compete with. Each and every student represented themselves, Liberty Middle School and Burke County well. As Burke County’s first TSA Chapter, we hope that we continue to grow and other schools in Burke county expand their STEM programs by beginning their own chapters.
Students were able to travel and compete in this competition due to the support of community businesses and members. A special thanks to Brown Mountain Bottleworks, Fonta Flora Brewery, Food Matters Market and Cafe, Kierra Hawkins, and everyone who made this trip possible, including Principal Mike Holden and Liberty Middle School staff.
For more information about Liberty Knights TSA, please visit www.libertyknightstsa.weebly.com.