Four GISD SeaPerch Teams Compete at International Competition

Written By Logan Reuland

On May 31, eleven young engineers from Georgetown set off to compete in the International Seaperch Competition at the University of Maryland. After a successful run at regionals, these students had qualified to compete at the next level against 145 other SeaPerch teams from across the world.

International Competition Results

In the Middle School Division:

The Fashionable Penguins, Benold Middle School - 20th Place Overall

  • Obstacle course - 28th

  • Technical Design Report - 41st 

  • Mission Course - 7th 

Led by Coach Michelle Champion 

The Speedy Seagulls, Wagner Middle School - 29th Place Overall

  • Obstacle course - 21st

  • Technical Design Report - 40th

  • Mission Course - 28th

Led by Coach Charity Bower

In the High School Division:

The Krillionaires, East View High School - 27th Place Overall

  • Obstacle course - 30th

  • Technical Design Report - 11th

  • Mission Course - 45th

Led by Coach Terri Henry 

NJROTC, East View High School - 31st Place Overall

  • Obstacle course - 25th

  • Technical Design Report - 27th

  • Mission Course - 38th

Led by Coach Terri Henry 

All four teams improved on their obstacle course times from regionals. 

“The SeaPerch International competition celebrates the power of innovation, teamwork, and engineering, and I could not be more proud of each GISD team and coach for the way they represented the district, their school and their families,” Secondary Science Curriculum Coordinator Paige Hoellen said. “Their creativity, determination, and collaborative spirit showcased the very best of what our students are capable of achieving on a global stage.”

To learn more about the SeaPerch Competition, visit www.seaperch.org. 

This program is made possible in GISD with funding from the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation.

Logan Reuland
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