for Largest Contribution Nationwide to American Cancer Society

(Dover, DE.) The Delaware chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA), represented by more than 60 people including students, advisors, parents and volunteers recently participated in the National TSA Conference in Orlando, Florida.  While there, Mount Pleasant High School and Hanby Middle School were recognized for outstanding contribution to the American Cancer Society.  Due to their efforts and the efforts of other TSA members, Delaware was recognized for the largest contribution ($33,000) by a state to the American Cancer Society. 

During the four day conference, students from across the country competed in more than 70 events, ranging from computer-aided drafting and design, structural engineering, problem solving and leadership skills.  Results are:

5th	Computer Aided Design 2D, Architectural ........... Sara Snyder, Lake Forest HS
4th	Extemporaneous Presentation ............................. Peter Andrews, Mount Pleasant HS
2nd	Film ................................................................... Team – Brandywine HS
6th	Imaging Technology ........................................... Liz Sauerbrunn, Concord HS
4th	Manufacturing Prototype..................................... Team – Caesar Rodney HS
9th	Manufacturing Prototype .................................... Team – Christiana HS
9th	System Control Technology ................................. Team – Mount Pleasant HS
6th	Technology Problem Solving ............................... Team – Seaford Senior HS
6th	Video Game Design ........................................... Team – Brandywine HS
3rd	Challenging Technology Issues ............................ Team – Postlethwait MS
5th	Communication Challenge ................................... Steven Vanderloo, Hanby MS
10th	Communication Challenge ................................... Pratyusha Gupta, Postlethwait MS
2nd	Cyberspace Pursuit ............................................ Team – Postlethwait MS
2nd	Digital Photography Challenge ............................. Jennifer Marshall, Postlethwait MS
4th	Digital Photography Challenge ............................. Jalisha Braxton, Postlethwait MS
5th	Flight Challenge .................................................. Caitlin Heckenstaller, Hanby MS
4th	Inventions & Innovations .................................... Team – Postlethwait MS
9th	Leadership Challenge ......................................... Team – Postlethwait MS
3rd	Problem Solving ................................................. Team – Springer MS

1st	System Control Technology ................................. Team – Springer MS
1st	Technical Design Challenge .......................... Manisha Yarlagadda, Postlethwait MS
7th	Technical Writing Challenge ........................... Manisha Yarlagadda, Postlethwait MS
5th	Technology Bowl ............................................... Team – Hanby MS
1st	Technology Bowl Written ................................... Aaron Feldman, Hanby MS
8th	Technology Transfer Challenge ........................... Team – Hanby MS
7th	TSA Cup: Marine Design Challenge .................... Team – Postlethwait MS
8th	TSA Cup: Marine Design Challenge .................... Team – Hanby MS
10th	TSA Multimedia ................................................. Rachel Grunden, Postlethwait MS

“Our students are to be commended for their outstanding performance,” said Sharon Rookard, Education Associate for Technology Education for Delaware’s Department of Education and Delaware’s TSA State Advisor.  “The difference between first and tenth place at the TSA national competitions is often a fraction of a second or a point.  Our students performed exceptionally well in all categories and I congratulate them on their success!”

Peter Andrews, a junior at Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington, was elected to serve as national reporter for TSA.  Peter is only the second student from Delaware to ever serve in a position on TSA in a national capacity.     

Also, Sharon Rookard, Education Associate for Technology Education for Delaware’s Department of Education and Delaware’s TSA State Advisor was elected to a second term on the TSA Board of Directors.

Delaware’s Department of Education is committed to promoting the highest quality education for every Delaware student by providing visionary leadership and superior service.