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Destination ImagiNation congratulates all the students who participated in the Nashua tournament. We think you are all winners!

The first 5 place teams are listed in place order,the remaining teams are listed alphabetically. Teams emphasized as such are going on to the next level of competition.

Teams emphasized as such and have the letter 'G' in the Rank column indicates the team will be advancing to the State Tournament on March 31st in Plaistow.

PHOTO ALBUM 1	Opening Ceremony; Various photos
PHOTO ALBUM 2	Various photos Pre-Closing Ceremony Closing Ceremony
SPECIAL AWARDS LIST for this Challenge

 

 

 

Special Awards

Some descriptions have been modified to protect their uniqueness in competition.

 

The 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).

Rundlett Middle School

130-16480

CSI:DI, Middle

From beginning to end, this team demonstrated imagination, creativity, and courage in their choice of performing their entire skit in rhyme with coordinated choreographic elements. In addition, they demonstrated originality as they chose to intersperse several original rhyming musical snippets throughout the skit. And this doesn’t even begin to talk about their gadget that showed ingenuity and creativity by demonstrating commonly known principles of light that entertained as well as informed and drew the audience into the performance.

 

Strafford School

130-73795

DIrect Flight, Middle

The team used a range of elements in their presentation (props, songs, dance, flight) that connected to the food pyramid theme. Materials were constructed using a range of “environmentally healthy” innovative items. An interesting costume supported by original songs were humorous and informational.

 

Indian River School

130-93001

CSI:DI, Elementary

This team took a huge risk by presenting a medical mystery rather than the traditional criminal problem. Their extensive research was impressive and well thought out. They creatively presented the challenge and their solution. Kudos on taking a risk.

 

Merrimack Valley High School

130-92467

CSI:DI, Secondary

This team demonstrated a creative and unique approach by using rhyming throughout all of their dialogue and through the integration of all team-made art into the scenery. In addition, the character representations of works of art by the team members were ingeniously creative.

 

Rundlett Middle School

130-77396

Round About Courage, Middle

This team used outstanding creativity and risk taking in the complexity of the technical piece. The performance was outstanding. It showed an understanding of theater in the round beyond their years. This team tackled a real problem and ended up with a better understanding of each other.

 

Rundlett Middle School

130-25077

Round About Courage, Middle

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

 

Alton

130-15358

Car-DI-ology, Middle

Creative use of cards: they didn’t use physical cards; rather, metaphorical cards. with creative use of the background song. Creative use of social commentary through the use of media allowed the team to bring forth a strong social awareness.

 

The Renaissance Award for outstanding Design, Engineering, Execution, Performance

This award is given for outstanding skill in the areas of engineering, design, or performance.

 

Greg Hatfield, Strafford School

130-73795

DIrect Flight, Individual

This award is being given for the outstanding design and engineering of the aircraft and elevators used in the solution. His dedication to the task was demonstrated by the innovative design, clever use of materials, and fine-tuning of the final product. His skillful execution of the aircraft launches and the high degree of accuracy of the launcher was pivotal in the overall team performance. His teammates knew they could depend on him to make their solution fly!

 

Shaker Road Imagineers

130-87463

Car-DI-ology, Elem.

From the prep area they were a cohesive unit, working together at all times. Integrating all aspects of the storyline into each character and each one involved with cards. Their story involved the testing of the required element with all characters, with on waiting the four seconds to see if the structure could hold the weight. Awesome performance beginning to end. Great teamwork!

 

Concord High School

130-38798

Round About Courage, Secondary

Outstandingly skilled in performance, music, costume design and the use of humor and drama, this team of performers made their solution entertaining from start to finish. Showcasing unique talents within the group. They seamlessly told their story by rewriting and performing various songs in an eight-minute performance creating a truly memorable experience for all those fortunate enough to see it.

 

Newfound Regional High School

130-93613

CSI:DI, Secondary

The appraisers were impressed with the outstanding design and engineering of a fish tank, working microscope, and working camera, all made with recycled materials, as were all costumes. This team integrated all components into a well thought out and creative presentation.

 

Spirit of Discovery and ImagiNation Award (Spirit of DI)

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

 

Grantham Village School

130-92703

Round About Courage, Elementary

The behavior of this team not only exemplified the spirit of DI, but also the spirit of our challenge in particular in which a hero overcomes a personal challenge. This team supported each other allowing each member to shine.