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Photo courtesy of Trussville City Schools.
Fran Mann, Madison Morris and Laura Phillips won second place in the Technology Bowl.
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Dandrell Johnson and Caleb Hickman
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Kellen Rutherford, Jacob-Jones and Noah Renda
Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Engineering Academy placed second overall in the state Technology Student Association competition. HTHS students competed in a variety of engineering and leadership activities.
“We are very proud of all of our students and their accomplishments,” Academy Co-Director Jason Dooley said.
The TSA competition has various categories. Hewitt-Trussville students participated and placed in the following competitions:
► Architectural Computer Aided Design: Students had four hours to design a “She Shed.” The students had to design an original shed that met several design constraints and also complete set of drawings. First place, Kenny Nguyen; second place, Reagan Felts.
► 3D Computer Aided Engineering Design: Students had to create a 3D model using engineering software. First place, Sam Lovin; sixth place, Drew McDowell.
► Children’s Story: Students had to write an original children’s story that would teach preschoolers about fossil fuels and green energy. Second place, Nguyen, David Davis and Luke Chamberlain; fifth place, Daniel Cosby, Grayson Davis and Charles Hollingsworth.
► Essays on Technology: Students had to research a provided topic and write a paper defending the side of the issue that they chose. Fifth place, Nguyen; eighth place, Chamberlain.
► Extemporaneous Presentation: Students were given a choice of three different technology topics. They had 15 minutes to prepare a three-to-five-minute presentation. Students then had to present their topic to a team of judges. First place, Zac Butterworth.
► Forensic Science: Students had to use forensic science tools to investigate a mock crime scene and properly document and prepare all evidence. First place, Madison Morris and Fran Mann.
► Digital Video Production: Students had to create an original video in which they had to interview themselves 20 years in the future. First place, Will Diggs, Haley Page and Ryne McGuyer.
► Architectural Modeling: Students had to choose a building that struggled with coronavirus restrictions and use 3D architectural software to redesign the building to work well with COVID-19 restrictions. Teams then had to construct a scale model of their design to present to the judges. First place, Morris and Mann; second place, Nguyen, Tyler Bacon, Carter Parker; third place, Garrett Glass and Skyler Robinson.
► Prepared Presentation: Students had one day to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the theme “Together Toward Tomorrow” and present in front of a team of judges via Zoom. Fourth place, Zach Butterworth; sixth place, R. J. Harris.
► Engineering Design: The Engineering Design competition theme this year was to find a way to help developing countries. Dandrell and Caleb created a conversion kit that would allow for easy conversion of a two-wheeled bicycle to a three-wheeled bicycle. This would allow for easier operation. Their design also included a storage rack that would allow for easy hauling. Fifth place, Dandrell Johnson and Caleb Hickman.
► Photographic Technology: Individuals prepared a nature-themed photographic portfolio. Second place, Lovin; fifth place, Eli Muncher.
► Biotechnology Design: The Biotechnology Design theme this year was the use of biotechnology in medicine. Luke and David created two different face masks. One features a fan/filtration system to prevent eyeglasses from fogging and to maintain a cool temperature. The other mask has a speech-to-text feature that projects speech onto an LCD screen on the front of the mask. First place, David Davis and Chamberlain.
► Webmaster: Students had to develop a website for medical care on demand. Kellen, Jacob and Noah developed a website for an online doctor that would schedule appointments and provide a Zoom session for your appointment time. Third place, Kellen Rutherford, Jacob Jones and Noah Renda.
► Video Game Design: Reeve and Ethan had to develop an original adventure game. They game had to have three different levels of play. They developed a 3D maze that players would have to navigate through to proceed to the next level. Sixth place, Reeve Field and Ethan Foran.
► State Pin Design Contest: Students had the chance to design the state TSA pin. First place, Lovin.
► Technology Bowl: Student teams participated in a head-to-head gameshow-like competition. Student teams had to be knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics, most with a focus on technology. Second place, Fran Mann, Madison Morris and Laura Phillips.
– Submitted by Trussville City Schools.
