Thirty-seven Butler Tech students recently represented Butler Tech on the national stage, traveling to Washington, D.C., to compete at the annual Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference after qualifying through top performances at the Ohio state competition in April.
Competing against some of the nation’s most talented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Butler Tech students demonstrated the creativity, technical expertise and problem-solving skills they’ve developed through hands-on learning experiences in their classrooms.
The week was highlighted by two national championship titles.
National Champions
Systems Control – Lakota West
- Griffin Kuhn
- Alex Harry
- Tyler Fisher
Technology Problem Solving – Lakota East
- William Kime
- Alex Feldmeyer
Students from Butler Tech programs at Fairfield, Lakota East, Lakota West, Ross, Colerain/Northwest and West Freshman campuses competed in a wide range of events, including Animatronics, Architectural Design, Biotechnology Design, Coding, Drone Technology, Flight, Music Production, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Transportation Modeling and Video Game Design.
Earning a place at the national conference required months of preparation, dedication and perseverance. Students first advanced through regional and state-level competition before earning the opportunity to compete against the best TSA members from across the country.
“Watching our students compete on the national stage is a testament to their dedication, perseverance and passion for innovation,” said Jen Hayes, Region 1 Satellite Supervisor. “The countless hours they invested alongside their advisors in designing, building, testing and refining their projects culminated in an incredible week of competition. We couldn’t be more proud of how they represented Butler Tech and their associate schools.”
The district also recognizes the many individuals who helped make the trip possible, including the eight dedicated advisors who mentored students throughout the competition season, satellite secretaries Stephanie Patterson and Tori Martin for their logistical support, and Butler Tech’s finance team for coordinating travel arrangements.
A special thank you is also extended to Joe Schorr for his outstanding leadership and years of service as Ohio TSA State Advisor. His tireless dedication has helped create meaningful opportunities for students across the state while strengthening the impact of TSA programs.
Congratulations to all 37 Butler Tech students who represented the district with excellence and showcased the passion, innovation and technical skills that continue to make Butler Tech students career-ready and college-prepared.
Student Competitors
| School | Student | Competition Category |
|---|---|---|
| Lakota East | Aiden McCall | Animatronics |
| Lakota West | Vaishnavi Ramu | Animatronics, Fashion Design, Music |
| Lakota East | Alexander Feldmeyer | Animatronics, Technology Problem Solving |
| Fairfield | Chase Allison | Architectural Design |
| Fairfield | Sophie Schoenberger | Architectural Design |
| Lakota East | Adam Chambers | Architectural Design |
| Lakota East | Eagan Ellis | Architectural Design |
| Lakota East | Archer Bimonte | Architectural Design, Structural Engineering |
| Lakota East | Sophia Baker | Audio Podcasting |
| Lakota East | Grace Schwamberger | Audio Podcasting |
| Fairfield | Ariana Cruz Acosta | Biotechnology Design |
| Fairfield | Megan McCollum | Biotechnology Design |
| Lakota East | Claire Denlinger | Board Game Design |
| Lakota East | Nathan Thimme | Board Game Design |
| Lakota East | Nikolas Priest | Board Game Design, Manufacturing Prototype |
| Colerain/Northwest | Kristyna Kartye | CAD Engineering |
| Ross | Kyla Bryant | Children’s Stories |
| Ross | Hayden Stewart | Children’s Stories |
| Lakota East | Murat Bayraktar | Coding |
| Lakota East | Colin Rogers | Coding, System Software Support |
| Lakota East | Alexzander Priest | Dragster Design, Manufacturing Prototype |
| Fairfield | Braden Piatt | Drone |
| Lakota West | Nicholas Minch | Drone |
| Lakota West | Griffin Kuhn | Drone, Robotics, System Software Support, Systems Control |
| Lakota West | Millie Passi | Fashion Design |
| Lakota East | Daniel Gibson | Flight |
| West Freshman | Theresa Phan | Flight |
| Lakota West | Eleanor Franklin | Music Production |
| Lakota West | Olesia Hubbard | Music Production |
| Fairfield | Madison Baker | Promotional Design |
| Lakota West | Alex Harry | Robotics, Systems Control |
| Lakota West | Tyler Fisher | Robotics, Systems Control, Structural Engineering |
| Lakota East | Mackson Calvin | System Software Support |
| Lakota East | Aaron Matlack | System Software Support |
| Lakota East | Ryland Cooper | Structural Engineering |
| Lakota East | William Kime | Technology Problem Solving |
| Fairfield | Eric Thomas | Transportation Modeling |
| Ross | Joseph Godbey | Video Game Design |
| Ross | Logan Harrington | Video Game Design |
Advisors
- Ashley Miller – Fairfield
- Ed Matlack – Lakota East
- Todd Hummer – Lakota East
- Frank Willis – Lakota West
- Stephen Louie – Fairfield
- Chad Reed – Ross
- Christina Arnsperger – Colerain/Northwest
- John Nicol – Lakota West