FROM FACEBOOK__Three Destination Imagination teams from Ada Schools competed at a regional tournament on Saturday, March 7 at Sinclair Community College in Dayton.

Four second graders participated in the non-competitive Early Learning challenge and shared an exciting story about a field biologist, police officer and police dogs working together to rescue a lost turtle from predators. Judges were impressed by their knowledge, creativity, and teamwork Team members are Alexander Macar, Benedict Gargac, Lydia Wile and Morgan Hamilton. MORE

Competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” an Ada team created an underwater game show called “Currently Under the Sea.” They designed their own set, costumes, props and moving game show components. Judges praised their creative characters and their use of engineering, physics, and chemistry. The team earned 4th Place and advances to the State Tournament on March 28 Team members are Ellie Lee, Harper Rigsby, Hazel Timpe, Lucy Porter, Makenna Szippl, Max Wile and Rosemary Gargac.

Also competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” a second Ada team created a game show where contestants spin a wheel of peril, perform daring feats, and sometimes trip over a conveniently placed rock.Their project incorporated mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, and judges were especially impressed with their use of hydraulics to open doors. Earning 3rd Place, the team is advancing to the State Tournament on March 28. Team members are Ada Porter, Callum McAlpine, Charlie Wile, Claire Porter, Hailey Rigsby and Joseph Gargac.