The 2nd Annual Coastal Bend Engineering Competition was held March 8th, 2014 at at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. Sinton ISD STEM Academy entered three middle school teams and three high school teams who were put to the challenge of building the best kite design.
This contest required students to use their critical thinking skills … and a little fun was thrown in to the mix! Students were given a set amount of time to build the kite. They were judged on everything from the construction of the kite, to how well they worked in a team, and if it actually flew! This gave our students a look into a future in engineering, as well.
8th graders at EM Smith Middle School won
1st place in the Middle School Division.
They are now qualified for the Enginnering Design Fair at
South Texas College in McAllen, TX on April 26, 2014.
8th Grade 1st Place Team Name: SMS8:
Pictured below from left to right: Chastity Ybarra, Ariel Torres, Tracy Tannehill , Christian Doria, and sponsor: Robert Torres.
View our local news affiliate Kiii Channel 3 to learn more:
http://www.kiiitv.com/story/24923483/kite-competition-teaches-students-about-engineering
Thank you students for representing our STEM Academy with pride:
EM Smith Middle School STEM Academy
TEAM SMS6 (6th Grade)
Marcella Sanchez, Josh Gonzalez, Katie Rogers, Dylan Summe, and Emma Nieto
TEAM SMS7 (7th Grade)
Hannah Landry, Julia Vickers, Taylor Tims, Will Rader, and Joseph Mejia
TEAM SMS8 (8th Grade)
Ariel Torres, Christian Doria, Chastity Ybarra, and Tracy Tannehill
Sinton High School STEM Academy
TEAM 1:
Kendall Allen, Madeline Nieto, Kristi Castillo, Jacob Unruh,
Arnold Molina, and Rudy Sanchez
TEAM 2:
Noe Lopez, Andy Wilson, Adrian Rivas, Jose Gonzales,
Oscar Cantua, Eric, Espinosa, and Daniell Casarez
TEAM 3:
Michael Columbus, Jesse Vasquez, Jeremiah Deleon,
Diego Basaldu, Julius Contressas, Leon Pena, and David Goff
Sinton ISD would like to thank their teacher sponsors:
EM Smith Middle School STEM Academy:
Robert Torres, Anna Castillo, and Chris Devlin
Sinton High School STEM Academy:
Pat Rodriguez