Two Destination Imagination (DI) teams from Sager Middle School have earned second-place finishes in their respective categories at the state-level DI tournament held in Kennewick on March 22nd.
This achievement qualifies them to advance to the prestigious Global Finals, scheduled for May 22-25, 2025, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Improv Challenge team, “The Adventurous Adventurers”, includes students Mason Howton, Owen Gwinn, Harmonie Amsing, Camden Hamada, Jay Middlemas, Connor Skinner, and Jefferson Bicknell. Their performance demonstrated exceptional creativity and teamwork, earning them a well-deserved spot at the Global Finals.
In the Scientific Challenge, the team “The Saturn Syliums”, composed of Harper Amick, Eden Christensen, Naoma Masferrer, Emery Plucker, Gwenyth Rea, Layla Hawkins, and Remington Navarre, impressed judges with their innovative approach and scientific acumen, securing their advancement to the international stage.
Destination Imagination is a global educational program that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving among students through a series of project-based challenges in areas such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
The upcoming Global Finals in Kansas City will bring together top teams from around the world to showcase their solutions and celebrate creativity. The event features the Welcome Ceremony on the evening of May 22nd and the Closing Celebration on the afternoon of May 25th.
Each year, students from Sager’s 7th/8th Grade Highly Capable Program, under the guidance of teacher Mr. Ted Knauft, participate in Destination Imagination by selecting challenges and developing solutions. This year’s success underscores the program's dedication to nurturing innovative thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
As the teams prepare for this international competition, they are seeking community support to help cover travel and participation expenses. Contributions can be made via personal check or online donation.
Personal Check:
Mail to:
John Sager Middle School
Note: Destination Imagination
1755 S. College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
Online Donation:
Visit: https://wa-collegeplace-lite.intouchreceipting.com/
(Select John Sager Middle School, Destination Imagination Nationals Donation, Enter Amount, Click ‘Buy’)
For more information about Destination Imagination at Sager Middle School and updates on fundraising events, please visit: https://www.cpps.org/o/middle-school/page/destination-imagination
The College Place Public Schools community is immensely proud of these students' accomplishments and looks forward to supporting them as they represent College Place on the global stage.