May 13, 2022
Springfield Public Schools high school and middle schools Technology Student Association (TSA) members competed at Missouri TSA 2022 State Championships Conference at University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO.
During this competition, a total of 66 competitive events took place at the middle and high school levels.
This year’s state theme, “Discover Your Journey,” guided the focus of the conference around professional opportunities through campus tours, leadership sessions and competitions. SPS had several students participate in the competition. Additionally, Pershing Middle School advisor Jennifer Boyster was awarded the Missouri Middle School Advisor of the Year.
Cental High School
Advisor: Sam Shelton
1st place
- Emma Huffman, Dakota Walton: Children’s Stories
- Zack Murray: Coding
- Krishan Ghosh, Jonah Swann: Geospatial Technology
- Daniel Huinda, Zach Murry: Software Development
- Giacomo Penelaa, Andy Su, Tanner Wilson: Technology Bowl
2nd place
- Mack Hadi, Giacomo Penella, Andy Su, Brett Turner, Tanner Wilson, Will Young: Engineering Design
3rd place
- Brett Boney, Maddie Dimmick, Sofia Gerasimchuk, Emma Huffman: Fashion Design and Technology
- Nuru Lwali, Isabella Richardson: Forensic Science
4th place
- Krishan Ghosh, Pranav Mandava, Saahil Verma: Cybersecurity
- Mack Hadi, Jonah Swann: Data Science and Analytics
- Andrew Crayton: Dragster Design
5th place
- Benjamin Brown, Andrew Clayton: Coding
- Jack Butler, Joshua Kim: Debating Technological Issues
- Krishan Ghosh: Essays on Technology
- Manu Eladath, Pranav Mandava, Paul Mariuta: Music Production
Glendale High School
Advisor: Amanda Jimenez
1st place
- Jackson Byrd, Annika Lane: Fashion Design and Technology
- Andrei Balanean, Jay Vo, Elaiza Bonilla, Cole Duryea, Grand Hodgson, Aiden Bilyeu: Board Game Design
2nd place
- Mallorie Shelton: Essay on Technology
- Phelan Caudill, Kaylee Hasty: Digital Video Production
- Adrei Balanean, Caedon Crouch, Cole Duryea, Jay Vo: Music Production
3rd place
- Dylan Hoener, Samuel Wiseman: Coding
- Landon Butler: Transportation Modeling
- Aiden Bryan, Tyler Douglas: Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Mallorie Shelton, Reagan Turner: Data Science and Analytics
5th place
- Morgan Wrinkle- Flight Endurance
- Baideep Hundai- Prepared Presentation
- Brody Cooper, James Hartfield, Anastasia Rennick, Gael White- Board Game Design
- Ethan Parrish- Dragster Design
- Wyatt Boehm, Brett Carnes, Carter Hall- Music Production
- Kayla Callis- Photographic Technology
- Lucy Huang, Gagan Hundai- Digital Technological Issues
- Baideep Hundai- Data Science and Analytics
- Andrei Balanean- Prepared Presentation
- Cole Duryea- Promotional Design
Hillcrest High School
Advisors: Ryan Rhodes and Adam Bedinghaus
5th place
- Bradlee Moore: Architecture
Kickapoo High School
Advisor: Betsy Canella
1st place
- Tyler Abernathy and Caden Haustein – Cybersecurity
- Esther Choe and Audrey White – Technology Problem Solving
- Tucker Zweerink – Flight Endurance
3rd place
- Esther Choe – Promotional Design
4th Place
- Yena Kim and Sun Mun: Technology Problem Solving
5th Place
- Esther Choe and Audrey White – Fashion Technology
Parkview High School
Advisor: Cory Letsinger
3rd place
- Iosif Musiyenko: CO2 dragster
4th place
- Ralph Johnson: CO2 dragster
Carver Middle School
Advisor: Jan Jatho
3rd place
- Elladee Thomas: CAD Foundations
- Gage Garrison: CO2 Dragster
4th place
- Jaydee Shinnebarger: CAD Foundations
5th place
- Gage Garrison, Riley Neal, Cale Slavens: Tech Bowl
Hickory Hills K-8 School
Advisors: Kelly Wallance and Carol Bullard
1st place
- Tyler Reed, Hope Thompson: Electrical Applications
- Tyler Reed, Hope Thompson: Problem Solving
4th place
- Tyler Reed, Hope Thompson: Coding
Pershing K-8 School
Advisor: Jennifer Boyster
1st place
- Sam Brandell, Preston Harrington, Lindsay Nel: Tech Bowl
- Max Brown: Dragster
2nd place
- Preston Harrington, Lindsay Nel: Mechanical Engineering
- Max Brown, Lincoln Crews, Jack Moorhead: Tech Bowl
3rd place
- Lincoln Crews, Jack Moorhead: Coding
- Lucy Caplinger, Lindsay Nel: Video Game Design
4th place
- Zayne Ballard-Hill, Samantha Brandell, Lincoln Crews, Mattie Zingg: Junior Solar Sprint
- Max Brown, Lincoln Crews: VEX IQ
5th place
- Preston Harrinton, Lindsay Nel: Coding
Westport K-8 School
Advisor: Mike McClure
1st Place
- Westport MS; MS Structural Engineering
2nd Place
- Westport MS; MS CO2 Dragsters
