Bainbridge Middle School hosted a school‑level GaSTC technology competition for grades 6–8 on December 2, giving students a chance to independently create projects in their category of choice and qualify for the upcoming Southwest Regional event at SWGA RESA on January 28. Students worked on their own to showcase computational thinking, the design‑engineering process, and strong creativity—skills that build toward future workforce readiness. First‑place finishers will advance to the regional competition.
Award‑Winning Categories — Bainbridge Middle School Winners
Animation
1st place — Jericho Cox (6th Grade)
Audio Production
1st place — Everett Logue (6th Grade)
2nd place — Haylee Fisher (6th Grade)
3D Modeling
1st place — Ayden Wolford (6th Grade)
2nd place — Aryanna Brown (6th Grade)
3rd place — Aubrey Smith & Kaylee Kale (6th Grade)
Digital Photo Production
1st place — Samantha Aguayo Delgado (7th Grade)
Digital Game Design
1st place — Dravin Crouch (6th Grade)
1st place — Liam Kelley (7th Grade)
2nd place — Tammy Benter (6th Grade)
2nd place — Olivia Head & Emeri Brown (6th Grade)
Robotics
1st place — Austin K. Gleeson (7th Grade)
1st place — Alajah Hodge & Alison Bailey (6th Grade)
2nd place — Andrew Gleeson (7th Grade)
Video Production
1st place — Samuel Keel & Liam Elkins (6th Grade)
Tournament Leadership, Judges, and Community Support
The school competition was organized by Mr. Clark in partnership with Ms. Amy Zock, Director of Instructional and Innovative Technology. Students have been supported with their projects throughout the year by Mrs. Mary Jo Boutwell and Mrs. Liz Hill who serve all students at Bainbridge Middle School through the WOZ ED connections courses in STEM and Computer Science. The event took place in the Bainbridge Media Huba and STEM center.
Why This Matters
Students independently designed and built projects that highlighted computational thinking, iterative design, and creativity—core competencies for future workforce readiness in fields like software, engineering, robotics, digital media, and more. This school‑level event is a hands‑on step in preparing students for regional competition and career pathways.
Next Steps
First‑place winners from Bainbridge Middle School will represent the school at the Southwest Regional GaSTC Technology Competition at SWGA RESA on January 28. Congratulations to all participants — good luck to those advancing to regionals!