The Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) proudly announces the outstanding performance of its student leaders June 26-30, 2024 at the 2024 National TSA Conference held in Orlando. This year’s conference celebrated the continuous advancement and innovation of youth pursuing STEM careers. Delaware students showcased their skills and creativity, achieving seven notable Top 10 placements across various technical and professional competitive events.

Key national achievements include:

• 1st place in Tech Bowl – Kedar Lakshmanan, Evan Xie, and Christopher Pena-Garcia of H.B. duPont Middle School (Red Clay Consolidated School District)
• 5th place in Mechanical Engineering – Henry Gibson, Latrell McGinnis, and Wilson Hartely from Fred Fifer Middle School (Caesar Rodney School District)
• 6th place in Future Technology & Engineering Teacher – Ashly Benavides Lagunas of Indian River High School (Indian River School District)
• 6th place in Video Game Design – Zachary Barnas, Olivia Herling and Nathan Ridgely from Postlethwait Middle School (Caesar Rodney)
• 7th place in Challenging Technology Issues – Anagha Kuricheti and Vidhi Thakkar of Cab Calloway School of the Arts (Red Clay)
• 9th place in CAD Foundations – Vedic Mukherjee from Cab Calloway School of the Arts
• 10th place in Coding- Laksh Patel and Aayush Singh of MOT Charter School (Charter)

The conference, themed “Evolution of Excellence,” brought together 151 Delawarean students and teachers, along with nearly 8,000 students, educators, and industry professionals from across the world, to participate in a series of competitive events, leadership sessions, and networking opportunities. The theme underscores the importance of continuous improvement and innovation.

The Technology Student Association (TSA) stands as a prominent Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), dedicated to nurturing the talents and interests of students in the fields of invention, innovation, engineering, and technology. Through TSA, members are provided with invaluable opportunities to engage in STEM-focused competitive events, contribute to community service initiatives, and cultivate leadership skills that extend from the local to the national level. By integrating both curricular and co-curricular experiences, TSA emphasizes the significance of knowledge acquisition, leadership development, skill refinement, and collaborative teamwork.

Contact: For further insights into the Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) interested individuals are encouraged to visit the official website at www.detsa.org  or reach out to Mike Fitzgerald by phone (302) 857-3334 or email at mike.fitzgerald@doe.k12.de.us.

Media contact: Alison May, alison.may@doe.k12.de.us, 302-735-4006

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