ay join one event in the morning and one in
the afternoon. Popular contests include the egg drop,
CO₂ dragster races, structure building, and ondemand video. All builds must be completed on site,
and while materials are provided, participants must
request them in advance from their TSA supervisors.
In preparation for the event, TSA members are
requesting materials, brainstorming concepts, and
studying the rules for their chosen competitions. TSA
advisers said the event helps students practice for
larger challenges later in the year.
“Tech Day is like getting your feet wet,” TSA adviser
Codie Logsdon said. “It’s your practice session before
regionals.”
Logsdon said his favorite event is the on-demand
video contest, though he also plans to watch the egg
drop competition.
Some students said they are using Tech Day to test
which events they may want to pursue at regionals.
“I am most excited for the dragster race,” Ivana Cho,
12, said. “I hope to participate in it for regionals.”
For other students, Tech Day is a chance to become
more active in the organization.
“I wasn’t very active last year,” Thomas Rios, 11, said.
“This year I just want to compete, have fun and see
how my school compares with others.”
TSA advisers said the day is also about encouraging
students to get involved early so they can build
stronger skills throughout high school.
“My goal is to get as many kids to go as possible,” TSA
adviser Bonnie Logsdon said. “Tech Day is a cool
thing.”
She added that she looks forward to seeing students
step out of their comfort zones and explore new
challenges.
“There’s something for everybody,” Codie said