Powell Technology Student Association (TSA) participated in the State TSA Competition February 24–26. Powell was represented by 21 students who competed in up to 50 events encompassing all areas of STEM and career exploration. They brought home the most awards in Powell history, and they received some of the highest, most prestigious honors the organization presents!

Congratulations to the entire team for receiving a Gold Chapter of Excellence for community service, character, and overall team participation.

Powell TSA team members
Delilah Behan
Israel Borjas
Amy Castillo
Andrew Ceriani
Amber Dahrens
Nate Grams
Landon Griess
Tommy Hildahl
Heidi Hucke
Cole Littleford
Kaiden Lopez
Max Loving
Brodey Mead
Keegan Mead
Gabriel Mendoza
Brianna Murray-Matos
Zoey Shaffer
Leif Stewart
Adam Thurmond
Remi Wozniak
Heather Wember

Event team awards
Challenging Tech Issues - Delilah Behan and Brianna Murray-Matos (2nd place)
Fashion Design - Amy Castillo, Heidi Hucke, and Heather Wember (3rd place)
Leadership Strategies - Delilah Behan, Amber Dahrens, and Zoey Shaffer (1st place)
Problem Solving - Tommy Hildahl and Remi Wozniak (2nd place)
Problem Solving - Israel Borjas and Kaiden Lopez (3rd place)
Off the Grid - Landon Griess and Brodey Mead (3rd place)
Technical Design - Andrew Ceriani and Keegan Mead (1st place)
Technical Design - Brodey Mead and Gabriel Mendoza (3rd place)
Tech Bowl - Brodey Mead, Thomas Hildahl, and Remi Wozniak (1st place)

Event individual awards
Cybersecurity - Max Loving (3rd place)
Flight - Zoey Shaffer (3rd place)

Special shout-outs
Eighth grader Heidi Hucke is the only middle school TSA member in the state of Colorado who will be recognized at the National TSA competition in June with the Nationals TSA Honors Society Award for her three years of work with TSA, leadership as President of Powell TSA, community service and academic accomplishments. A huge congratulations to Heidi, and thank you for your enormous contribution to the success of Powell TSA!

Congratulations to Diane Gaston for being recognized as TSA Chapter Advisor of the Year for the state of Colorado! Thank you for nurturing Powell TSA’s tradition of excellence!