Technology Student Association (TSA) members will compete in engineering and design challenges during Tech Day on Nov. 15 at John Drug Middle School. The
annual event such as ,that allows students to test their skills and prepare for similar upcoming regional competitions.

Students may 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 Cody 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,” senior Ivana Cho 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,” Logsdon said.