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Sixteen Katy ISD Teams Advance to Destination Imagination Global Finals Tournament
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Sixteen Katy ISD Teams Advance to Destination Imagination Global Finals Tournament

April 24 2024

Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD) proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as sixteen of its teams have secured their spots in the prestigious Global Finals Tournament after an exhilarating display of innovation and teamwork at the 25th Texas Lone Star State Finals for Destination Imagination.

The following teams qualified to represent Katy ISD at the Global Finals Tournament:

Campus
Team Name
Challenge
(Elementary, Middle & Secondary)
State Ranking
Alexander Elementary
Phoenix 5
Engineering – Going the Distance (Elementary)
2nd
Alexander Elementary
Bright Lights
Fine Arts – In Motion (Elementary)
2nd
Alexander Elementary
The Shooting Tie Dye Sharks
Engineering – Going the Distance (Elementary)
6th
Alexander Elementary
Blooming Blossoms
Service Learning – Uncharted (Elementary)
6th
Memorial Parkway Elementary
The Candy Nerds
Improvisational – So Extra (Elementary)
1st
Nottingham Elementary
Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Fine Arts – Motion (Elementary)
6th
Wilson Elementary
The Talented Tribe
Service Learning – Uncharted (Elementary)
4th
Beck, McMeans, & Woodcreek Junior High, Exley Elementary
Team DInoMite!
Scientific – Blast from the Past (Middle)
4th
Beckendorff Junior High
Team T-R. EX
Engineering – Going the Distance (Middle)
4th
McMeans Junior High
Industrialists
Technical – Pinball Heroes (Middle)
1st
McMeans Junior High
5 to Infinity
Fine Arts – In Motion (Middle)
5th
Cinco Ranch High School
Two-Toed Dinos
Fine Arts – Motion (Secondary)
6th
Seven Lakes High School
“Houston We Have a Problem”
Scientific – Blast from the Past (Secondary)
3rd
Seven Lakes, Jordan, & Tompkins High School
Ordinary Extras
Improvisational – So Extra (Secondary)
2nd
Seven Lakes & Jordan High School
The Ultimate Knights
Engineering – Going the Distance (Secondary)
3rd
Tompkins High School
Epic Failiers
Service Learning – Uncharted (Secondary)
5th

 

In a field of over 500 competitive teams, the spirit of innovation was on full display at this year's state competition. Among the standout performances, Bright Lights from Alexander Elementary shone bright, earning the distinguished High Instant Challenge accolade. Meanwhile, team "Houston We Have a Problem" from Seven Lakes High School clinched the esteemed Da Vinci Award, triumphing in the Scientific Challenge. Team Ordinary Extras from Seven Lakes, Jordan, and Tompkins High School secured third place in the Extreme Instant Challenge, a remarkable achievement. The Candy Nerds from Memorial Parkway Elementary claimed the top spot in their division. Notably, team Industrialists from McMeans Junior High clinched first place in their category, while also earning the High Instant Challenge distinction and the highly coveted Renaissance Award.

Blooming Blossoms, Alexander Elementary (Source: Katy ISD)
 

"The consistent success of Katy ISD's students is truly inspiring as they continually demonstrate exceptional teamwork and ingenuity. Their relentless work ethic allows them to unlock their limitless potential while honing their critical thinking and collaboration skills,” said Dr. Joan Otten, Director of the Gifted & Talented/Advanced Academics Department. “As they advance to the global stage, we extend our heartfelt wishes for their continued excellence and success," she added.

Destination Imagination stands as an extraordinary non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational programs that nurture creativity and teamwork among students. Participants engage in selecting a "Challenge," devising innovative solutions, and presenting them through captivating skits. Additionally, teams undergo the ultimate test of their improvisational skills in the adrenaline-fueled "Instant Challenge." With over 100,000 students from more than 30 countries participating annually, Destination Imagination continues to inspire and empower young minds worldwide.

The anticipation continues to build leading up to the Destination Imagination Global Finals that will take place in Kansas City, Missouri, from May 22 – 25.

Source: Katy ISD



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