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TSA is an organization that was started
by industrial arts teachers who wanted to provide opportunities for their students to be
recognized for their accomplishments. TSA stands for Technology Student Association.
Members have the opportunity share their knowledge of technology through regional, state
and national competitions.
TSA competitions consist of 45 different areas, some being knowledge
based, while others are hands-on. Among the 45 areas is the structural challenge of
building a bridge. This is the area in which SMMS students excelled at last year's
competition. Students will be judged on the weight their bridge holds along with the
overall structural design. Students also have to submit a web page prior to going to the
competition. Members will compete in a problem solving competition called the "Tech
Bowl." This is a face-to-face, head-to-head competition where students need to answer
questions in any area from architecture, to engineering, to design, to computers, to
tools!
Middle School Competition include these items as well as:
| Challenging Technology Issues | Communication Challenge | Computer Applications | Construction Challenge |
| Cyberspace Pursuit | Dragster Design Challenge | Electrical Application | Flight Challenge |
| Graphic Design Challenge | Inventions & Innovations | Leadership Challenge | Manufacturing Challenge |
| Mechancial Challenge | Prepared Speech | Problem Solving | Structural Challenge |
| System Control Technology | Technology Design Challenge | Technical Writing Challenge | Technology Bowl Challenge |
| Transportation Challenge | Video Challenge | Environmental Challenge | PA-TSA Stencil |
| PA-TSA Material Process | PA-TSA CADD | PA-TSA Photography | PA-TSA Safety Illustration |
TSA MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Technology Student Association, Inc. is to provide leadership and
support to TSA through educational programs and services.
TSA is open to any 7th or 8th grade student. See Mr. Scheffel for more information.
Regional Competition: Penns Valley High School - February 23, 2008
State Competition - Seven Springs - April 9-11, 2008
National Competition - Orlando, Florida - June 28-July 2, 2008
**CLICK** to access the school's TSA web page
Click to access TSA States photos
