The state’s smallest school district proved once it again it could take on the world at this year’s International SeaPerch Challenge in Baltimore over the weekend. Washington Island’s Fast and Furious team took 19th out of 71 teams, which was also good for the top team from Wisconsin. In individual categories, it took fifth in the mission challenge, 25th in the obstacle challenge, and 43rd in the tech design report. The final ranking marks the second highest out of the four schools competing at the international challenge. 

Team Anglerfish from Mayport Middle School in Atlantic Beach, Fla., was the overall winner for the middle school stock class. A team from Aldo Leopold Community School in Green Bay also represented the state in the competition. The Door County Maritime Museum was among the major supporters of the SeaPerch program at Washington Island and schools across the county. 

Interview with teacher Matt Sullivan and students, Tug, Kindsey, and Marlee

Pictures courtesy of Washington Island School