Destination Imagination teams compete at Lone Star Finals

Destination Imagination inspires and equips students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders with project-based learning experiences. Students work in teams to solve open-ended STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and service learning challenges.

On April 13, 2024, eight student teams from Midlothian ISD competed alongside over 520 teams at the Lone Star Finals Destination Imagination tournament in Arlington, Texas. They presented their creative solutions to six mind-bending STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) challenges.

Flying Chicken Nugget Boys (Miller Elementary): 7th Place High Instant Challenge
Cannon Manzo, Tyler Brandt, Ethan Rodriguez, Chris Malliband, Jaxson McAfee, Allen Dayhuff
Team Managers: Amy Brandt, Jackie Rodriguez

Ramen Noodle Robbers (Walnut Grove Middle School): 15th Place Technical
Rylie Altman, Ryder Altman, Cooper Taylor, Jenna Addicks, Patrick Cain, Asher Brown, Heston Krupala
Team Manager: Christina Altman

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Teenagers in Tiaras, Take 3 (Midlothian High School): 10th Place Improv
Gretta Gardner, Leslie English, Gabi Anderson, Ainsley Denoy, Elise Crumpton, Blair Bryant
Team Manager: Danielle Gardner

Artzy Actors (Midlothian High School, Midlothian Heritage High School, Dieterich Middle School): 13th Place Service Learning
Mia Martin, Bella Fontenot, Addy Shiffer, Riley Souza, Maren Shiffer
Team Manager: Lindsy Shiffer

The following four teams advanced to the Global Championship!

Super Sleuths (McClatchey Elementary): 1st Place in Scientific High Instant Challenge
Kinsley Riggins, Bryn Glover, Hazel Cockerham, Mikaila Winter, Brooks Kokel, Daxon Dacus
Team Manager: Camille Riggins

Action Interaction (LaRue Miller Elementary): 2nd Place Service Learning
Brock Behan, Rhys Disney, Ella Lamb, Zoe Valverde, Zac Valverde, Jocelyn Moon, Kendall Czerwieski
Team Managers: Kristen Behan, Laura Valverde, Brian Behan

Hot Glue Fairy Crew (Miller Elementary and Dieterich Middle School): 2nd Place Service Learning
Casey Arriaga, Maycie Wilborn, Morgan Hinton, Hannah McSpadden, Brianna Rea, Ava Behan, Julia Josselyn
Team Manager: Jessica Arriaga 

Doofus Ducks (Dieterich and Frank Seale Middle Schools): 5th Place Improv
Grace Garnder, Ava Behan, Ava McBean, Ella Bixler, Eve Pate
Team Managers: Danielle Gardner