You will have the opportunity to see hundreds of students competing in a program designed to inspire innovation in young people at Algoma High School on Saturday.  Algoma is hosting one of four Wisconsin regionals for the statewide Destination Imagination (DI) competition.  Over 50 teams from throughout Northeastern Wisconsin will be participating for the opportunity to reach the state level.  The six competitive team challenges are based on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and include students ranging from five to 18 years old.  Wisconsin Destination Imagination Regional Co-Director Robyn Harper says the regional tournament is the culmination of hard work by the teams who have been preparing for months for the competition.  She says the skills they learn in the DI program will stay with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

Harper adds that in addition to the team challenge, the students complete instant challenges that require them to think under pressure and present a solution on the spot. 

The regional competition will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 22 at Algoma High School, with free admission to the public. Teams finishing in the top three in their challenge (top four in the scientific challenge) will advance to the DI Wisconsin Affiliate (state-level) in Sun Prairie on Saturday, April 5. The Global Finals will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, in May.  

(photo courtesy of Algoma High School website)