Four Klamath Falls City Schools Destination Imagination teams participated in the State Final Competition last weekend.
Destination Imagination is the largest creative problem solving competition in the world. Each year over 150,000 students from 47 states and over 30 countries compete for a chance to be invited to Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri, 5/22-25. The program is volunteer driven and has over 38,000 volunteers worldwide.
To be invited to Global Finals, a team must either win a state competition or be the recipient of the highest creativity award ( DaVinci Award).
There is also a non-competitive level as well for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Mills and Roosevelt Elementaries combined a team to participate in the Early Learners challenge and presented their solution at state competition. Team Members were: Willa Smith, Bennet Smith, Zelena Campos-Lewis, Adela Gonzales and Atzi Blauser. Team Managers were Emily Smith and Tadonisha Campos.
The other 3 teams, all from Roosevelt, competed in the elementary category for a chance to be invited to Global Finals. All 3 teams won an invite to the Global Finals!
“Wrecknical Technicals” took 1st and an invite to Globals in the Technical Challenge. Team members were: Anya Kellermen, Annabelle Ritzenthaler, Evalyn Saxon, Kendal Owens, Vega Priem, Laurel Riley and Lea Matchett. Team Manager was Jay Knodel.
“This is not a Fairly Tale” took second and won a Da Vinci award (one of only 2 in the competition) in the Fine Arts Challenge and received an invite. Team members were: Irelyn Nelson, Emma Fettinger, Pearl Griggs, Addyson Grenier and Claire Cronin. Team Manager was Jennifer Nelson.
“Chaos Circus” won the Engineering Challenge and an invite to Globals. Team Members were: Carter Hudson, Loughlin Hudson, Arkin Chemxananou, Dusty Titus, Mason Young and Bridget Duarte. Team Manager was Kali Carter Hudson.
Teams are fundraising for their trips now. If you would like to donate or want more information, please contact the After School Program at CCLC@kfalls.k12.or.us
