Butler Tech students from Hamilton, Fairfield, Lakota, and Ross showcased their skills at the 2024 National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference held in Orlando, Florida. This annual event, which draws over 300,000 middle and high school students from across the United States, is a platform for students engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to compete, learn, and grow.
This year, Butler Tech students achieved success in various competitions, reflecting their dedication and hard work. Their accomplishments are as follows:
National Champions – Ross Technology Problem Solving
- Ty Atkinson and Chester Parker
2nd Place – Lakota East Animatronics
- Max Page, Madison Burghard, Reagan Goudy, Maria Hudepohl, Aiden Turner
Top 10 – Systems Control, Lakota West High School
- Tyler Fisher, Alex Harry, Griffin Kuhn
Top 10 – Systems Control, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
- Pahad Banaji, Aaron Matlack, Colin Rogers
Top 10 – TEAMS, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
- Pehzad Banaji, Eagan Ellis, Aaron Matlack, Krishi Shah
Top 10 – Off the Grid, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
- Adam Chambers, Riley Cooper, Dale Damon
Semifinalist – Mechanical Engineering, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
- Archer Bimonte, Adam Chambers, Riley Cooper
Semifinalist – Senior Solar Sprint, Hamilton High School
- Leah Fikes, Sophia Mancuso, Elizabeth Metzger, Alexis Ober
Semifinalist – Lakota West Structural Engineering
- Alex Harry, Tyler Fisher
Their success at the National TSA Conference underscores the high level of commitment and expertise of Butler Tech students and staff and their ability to excel in competitive and collaborative environments. Butler Tech is dedicated to providing robust STEM education and support, equipping students with the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in their future careers.
Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and outstanding achievements!
National Champions – Ross Technology Problem Solving
• Ty Atkinson and Chester Parker
2nd Place – Lakota East Animatronics
• Max Page, Madison Burghard, Reagan Goudy, Maria Hudepohl, Aiden Turner
Top 10 – Systems Control, Lakota West High School
• Tyler Fisher, Alex Harry, Griffin Kuhn
Top 10 – Systems Control, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
• Pahad Banaji, Aaron Matlack, Colin Rogers
Top 10 – TEAMS, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
• Pehzad Banaji, Eagan Ellis, Aaron Matlack, Krishi Shah
Top 10 – Off the Grid, Liberty Junior (Lakota Jr High)
• Adam Chambers, Riley Cooper, Dale Damon
Semifinalist – Senior Solar Sprint, Hamilton High School
• Leah Fikes, Sophia Mancuso, Elizabeth Metzger, Alexis Ober
