Windham Sees Great Showing at Destination Imagination Regionals

More than 1,100 students competed in Kingston (Sanborn Regional High School) and East Swanzey (Monadnock Regional High School) Saturday in the final week of New Hampshire Destination Imagination Regional Tournaments.

Student teams of up to seven demonstrated their creativity competing in open-ended challenges that focused on the arts, science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and service learning. “DI” teams must solve their challenge without help of others. 

Teams were evaluated on results, teamwork, presentation, creativity and innovation. Top teams advanced by Challenge and age level. Teams that advanced will compete at Destination Imagination State Finals at Salem High School on Saturday, April 6. 

Congratulations to the Windham DI team which placed first in the East Swanzey Tournament "IN THE ZONE, Elementary Level" competition.   

 >RELATED STORY 3/17/13:  Nashua Teams Shine at Destination Imagination Regionals

Top placing teams advance to join teams that advanced from last week’s regional competitions in Nashua and Littleton. More information about New Hampshire Destination Imagination is available at NH-DI.org or Facebook.com/NHICC. 

Kingston Destination Imagination Tournament Results

"G" indicates going on to NH-DI State Finals in Salem on April 6 and first 5 in each category are listed in order of scoring.

"T" indicates team is tied

Participating teams after the first five places are listed alphabetically.

Challenge A: IN THE ZONE (Technical)

Elementary Level

RANK                    TEAM NAME/SCHOOL                           TOWN

1G                        Windham DI                                        Windham           
2G         The DI Mini Moters Auburn Village School         Auburn
3G           AABH THINK, Danville Elementary                  Danville
4                   Lincoln Street School                                      Exeter
5T              Ernest P Barka Elementary School                       Derry
5T                  Chester Academy                                         Chester
               Lighthouse Home School Co-op                            Loudon
               Lincoln Akerman School                                  Hampton Falls
                        Londonderry DI                                       Londonderry
          5th Grade Engineers, Oyster River Middle School        Durham
                  South Range Elementary PTA                             Derry
                        Windham DI                                             Windham

Middle Level

1G                    Windham DI                                           Windham

Secondary Level

1G           How Many Dragons Have You Fought?/Pinkerton Academy

Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE (Science)

Elementary Level

1G            DI-stein, Lincoln Akerman School               Hampton Falls
2G                Newington School District                         Greenland
3G                  Hampstead Academy                                 Chester
4                  Caution Awesomeness, Londonderry DI         Londonderry
5                   Auburn Village School                                     Auburn 
                       Ernest P Barka Elementary School                  Derry
                     Braineack Creator Ninjas, Londonderry DI    Londonderry
                  Kreative Kidz, South Range Elementary PTA          Derry

Middle Level

1G                 Gilbert H. Hood Middle School                        Derry
2                     Timberlane Middle School                               Plaistow

Secondary Level

1G                       Warrior DI                                               Hampton

Challenge C: IN DISGUISE (Fine Arts)

Elementary Level

1G                    Sandown Central                                          Sandown
2G                    Londonderry DI                                         Londonderry
3                   Abbot-Downing School                                        Concord
4                       DI Griffin Kitties, Chester Academy                  Chester
5                Hooksett Memorial School                                     Hooksett
           The Cute Kitties, Southern NH Montessori Academy     Londonderry

Middle Level

1G                Dover Middle School                                          Dover
2G            Lighthouse Home School Co-op                           Loudon
3                     Bulldogs, Londonderry DI                              Londonderry
4T                    Rundlett Middle School                                    Concord
4T                 J and A, Oyster River Middle School                    Durham

Secondary Level

1G           On a Tuesday Night with a Full Moon/Pinkerton Academy

Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE (Improvisational)

Elementary Level

1G                     Newington Public School                           Greenland
2G               SUPER FIVE, Danville Elementary                     Danville
3                      Lincoln Akerman School                               Hampton Falls
4                         Lincoln Street School                                     Exeter

Middle Level

1G                         Hampstead Academy                               Chester
2G                        Hampstead Academy                                Chester
3                         North Hampton School                             North Hampton
4                        Stronger, Oyster River Middle School               Durham
5                         Timberlane Middle School                              Plaistow
                                Londonderry DI                                    Londonderry

Secondary Level

1G                        Londonderry DI                                     Londonderry
2G              Kamikaze Organization of Ducks/Pinkerton Academy
3                            Londonderry DI                                     Londonderry

Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA (Structural)

Elementary Level

1G                          Ellis School                                               Fremont
2G                     Hooksett Memorial School                           Hooksett
3                               Londonderry DI                                    Londonderry
4                     Building Brothers, Londonderry DI                   Londonderry

Middle Level

1G                           Londonderry DI                                   Londonderry
2                    Thinking About It, Hopkinton DI                        Hopkinton
3                   Twister, Oyster River Middle School                      Durham

Special Awards

DaVinci Award for outstanding creativity

This award is given for having a unique approach to a solution, for risk taking, and/or for outstanding creativity (not skill or talent).

Dover Middle School, Challenge: In Disguise, Middle Level

This team wowed the appraisers with their seemingly flawless performance and conceptual creativity.  The non verbal communication and music throughout left no questions about the story line and evoked the essence of scene.  The masks, which were constructed out of logs, were very impressive, particularly the morphing mask that transformed into a step stool! To top it all off, the polished scenery completely flipped and a team made car “worthy of James Bond” drove under the set, surprising the appraisers and audience alike.  Much like this teams camouflaged disguises this performance was truly a work of art.

Pinkerton Academy, Challenge: Change in RealiTee, Secondary Level

The appraisal team was blown away by the improv techniques used by this team in the preparation phase of the challenge.  The team immediately broke into 3 groups to brainstorm the beginning, middle, and end of the performance.  The team then reformed to integrate the pieces.  It was an incredibly efficient approach to brainstorming using improv techniques.

South Range Elementary – Barnwell, ROY G BIV/Rising Stars

With extravagant costumes that were rich in detail this team put together a performance  that had a humorous story which had us laughing out loud. The solution integrated every element of the challenge with the rainbow theme in a uniquely memorable way.  These rising stars sang and danced their way to the pot of gold at the end of their rainbow.

Renaissance Award for outstanding design, engineering, execution, performance

Timberlane Middle School, Challenge: Wind Visible, Middle Level

The functionality of the engineering and exquisite detail of this weeping willow tree made this kinetic art piece memorable.  It worked flawlessly and was an absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship.  The tree showed extensive evidence of refinement and demonstrated excellent use of materials.  The appraisal team was mesmerized by the innovation and artfulness that came together in a way that was simply brilliant.

Newington Public School, Challenge: Change in RealiTee, Elementary Level

This team used the required material of the t-shirt in outstandingly artistic ways.  The team’s talent for integration was well beyond their years. Their performance was smooth and memorable and their use of improv techniques

Spirit of Discovery and Imagination Award

This award is given in recognition of those who act as superior role models in the areas of spirit, sportsmanship and volunteerism.

(None given at this event)

East Swanzey Destination ImagiNation Tournament Results

"G" indicates going on to NH-DI State Finals in Salem on April 6 and first 5 in each category are listed in order of scoring.

"T" indicates team is tied

Participating teams after the first five places are listed alphabetically.

Challenge A: IN THE ZONE (Technical)

Elementary Level                          

RANK                   TEAM NAME/SCHOOL                                   TOWN

1G      Magic Rainbow Turtles, Griffin Memorial School        Litchfield  
2G      Chesterfield School   West Chesterfield     130-05669
3        Hillsboro Deering Elementary School, Hillsboro Deering Elem School       Hillsborough   130-26071
4        Midnight Champions, Saint Joseph Regional School Keene 130-65307

Middle Level                       

1G                       Hollis DI                                                      Hollis  
2G                Hillsboro Deering Middle School                 Hillsborough  
3                    Keene Middle School                                         Keene
4                           WLC-DI                                               Lyndeborough

Secondary Level                           

1G                  Milford High School                                       Milford

Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE  (Science)               

Elementary Level                        

1G          Highbridge Hill, Highbridge Hill Elementary         New Ipswich  
2G                  Jaffrey Grade School                                        Jaffrey        
3            Two Wind Bunnies, Saint Joseph Regional School            Keene
4                The Space Cats, WLC-DI                                      Lyndeborough
5                Indian River School                                                  Canaan        

Middle Level                     

1G              Determined Dreamers, Milford Middle School        Milford
2G               Milford Middle School                                             Milford
3                     Milford Middle School                                            Milford
4                  Jaffrey Rindge Middle School                                    Rindge
5                          WLC-DI                                                    Lyndeborough

Secondary Level                         

1GT                      Hollis DI                                                         Hollis  
1GT                  Conant High School                                          Rindge

Challenge C: IN DISGUISE (Fine Arts)                          

Elementary Level                          

1G                      Rindge Memorial School                                Rindge
2                     Griffin Memorial School                                      Litchfield       

Middle Level                       

1G                       Chesterfield School                           West Chesterfield   
2GT                     Chesterfield School                           West Chesterfield   
2GT              Hillsboro Deering Middle School                  Hillsborough  
3                       Milford Middle School                                     Milford
4                      Monadnock Regional HS                                Swanzey      

Secondary Level                           

1GT                           Hollis DI                                               Hollis  
1GT                   Conant High School                                    Rindge
2                      We DI'ed, Bedford High School                      Bedford       

Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE  (Improvisational)               

Elementary Level                        

1G                         Milford Elementary DI                               Milford

Secondary Level                         

1G                      Monadnock Regional HS                              Swanzey      
2G                Flying Purple Improv People, Hollis DI               Hollis  
3                      Nashua NH School District                                 Nashua        

Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA (Structural)                     

Elementary Level                       

1G                      Milford Elementary DI                                  Milford
2G                                 Hollis DI                                              Hollis  
3                           Chesterfield School                              West Chesterfield    
4                         Milford Elementary DI                                    Milford

Middle Level                    

1G                     Milford Middle School                                    Milford
2G           PoWeR Rangers, Jaffrey Rindge Middle School      Rindge
3                        Keene Middle School                                        Keene
4                         Indian River School                                        Canaan        

Secondary Level                        

1G            Monadnock Regional HS                                   Swanzey    
2G             Tradigrades In Space, Seg Net                         Enfield

Special Awards

DaVinci Award for outstanding creativity.

This award is given for having a unique approach to a solution, for risk taking, and/or for outstanding creativity (not skill or talent).

Griffin Memorial School, Litchfield, Challenge: Rising Stars!

The team demonstrated a unique artistic interpretation of a rainbow by using different colored fruits to represent Roy G Biv and in doing so made a delicious snack for all. The appraiser won’t soon forget this team’s colorful creativity.

Hollis DI, Challenge: In Disguise, Secondary Level

This team’s evocative performance tackled the universal theme of Nature versus human enterprise. A tree elegantly portrayed a natural ecosystem with falling leaves that showed destruction resulting from human activity. A forest nymph wore an intricate flower mask made of over 900 origami pieces which came apart under the control of an elaborate electromagnetic device as a metaphor for the death of the forest. The appraisers were moved by this unique and beautiful artistic vision.

Renaissance Award for outstanding design, engineering, execution, performance

Conant High School, Challenge: Wind Visible, Secondary Level

This team just about had it all. From an innovative pulley system that simulated tree growth to a memorable integration of art and life from the Dust Bowl days. The appraisers were impressed to learn the environmental effects of clear cutting. This team successfully incorporated risky and complex mechanisms thus showing their extraordinary skill of engineering and design.

Hollis, Challenge: In The Zone, Middle Level

This "In the Zone" team created a highly-sophisticated launching device utilizing wood, metal, a bungee cord, convex glass lenses, infrared light and microcontrollers. The appraisers were very impressed with the team’s “The Mean-Machine” launching device. This device coupled with the technologically-innovative steering system was able to send their vehicles into the scoring zone with impressive results.

Milford, Challenge: Rising Stars! Elementary Level

Our appraisers have seen a lot of beautiful rainbows in our time but never before had we seen one come together before our eyes, in the form of a mixed media mobile to which each team member contributed an arc of color. The team also WoWed us with their foldable and changeable scenery which evolved throughout their performance.

Conant High School, Challenge: In Disguise, Secondary Level

A classic story with both mechanical and plot line twists, this team’s three faced dwarf mask and lifting coffin demonstrated their multiple technical skills and talents. Their seamless performance, humor and the prince’s Hershey kiss left the appraisers wanting more. 

Chesterfield School, Challenge: In Disguise, Middle Level

This team’s pop-out storybook backdrop with pages that turned to reveal multiple scenes with 3-D elements drew the appraisers into the fairytale. The appraisers were impressed with the team’s use of recycled materials. Trash bags became a beautiful dress; soda cans and egg cartons became a rotating clock tower. The team’s amazing masks, including a scary witch with moving lips, brought their story to life. 

Milford Middle School, Challenge: Twist-O-Rama, Middle Level

The appraisers and audience were quickly propelled into this skit. The team’s cohesive and well-crafted performance charmed the appraisers. Their panda costumes and working airplane propeller added a great dimension to the performance. The team’s use of humor and word play made this a memorable experience.