Over 1,100 students brought their “A Game” in competition in Kingston (Sanborn Regional High School) and E. Swanzey (Monadnock Regional High School) Saturday in the final week of New Hampshire Destination Imagination Regional Tournaments. These teams succeeded by working through the creative process, building teamwork, collaboration, project management and creative problem solving skills – and delivering that solution to competition. Top placing teams advance to join teams that advanced from last week’s regional competitions in Nashua and Littleton. More information about New Hampshire Destination Imagination is available at NH-DI.org or Facebook.com/NHICC.  Kingston and Swanzey results are below:   Kingston Destination Imagination Tournament Results       "G" indicates going on to NH-DI State Finals in Salem on April 6 "T" indicates team is tied Participating teams after the first five places are listed alphabetically.   Challenge A: IN THE ZONE (Technical) Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Elementary Level Rank   Name Town   Team Num 1G Windham DI Windham 130-24717 2G The DI Mini Moters, Auburn Village School Auburn 130-96073 3G AABH THINK, Danville Elementary Danville 130-14660 4 Lincoln Street School Exeter 130-34538 5T Ernest P Barka Elementary School Derry 130-61036 5T Chester Academy Chester 130-47122 Lighthouse Home School Co-op Loudon 130-05156 Lincoln Akerman School Hampton Falls 130-69796 Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-06364 5th Grade Engineers, Oyster River Middle School Durham 130-42696 South Range Elementary PTA Derry 130-76092 Windham DI Windham 130-02183 Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Middle Level 1G Windham DI Windham 130-94012 Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Secondary Level 1G How Many Dragons Have You Fought?, Pinkerton Academy Hampstead 130-29525   Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE (Science) Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Elementary Level 1G DI-stein, Lincoln Akerman School Hampton Falls 130-09381 2G Newington School District Greenland 130-72807 3G Hampstead Academy Chester 130-19119 4 Caution Awesomeness, Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-89803 5 Auburn Village School Auburn 130-46209 Ernest P Barka Elementary School Derry 130-31629 Braineack Creator Ninjas, Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-49104 Kreative Kidz, South Range Elementary PTA Derry 130-50457 Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Middle Level 1G Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Derry 130-35854 2 Timberlane Middle School Plaistow 130-94288 Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Secondary Level 1G Warrior DI Hampton 130-85347 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE (Fine Arts) Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Elementary Level 1G Sandown Central Sandown 130-95413 2G Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-34357 3 Abbott-Downing School Concord 130-28939 4 DI Griffin Kitties, Chester Academy Chester 130-05606 5 Hooksett Memorial School Hooksett 130-55112 The Cute Kitties, southern nh montessori academy Londonderry 130-29252 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Middle Level 1G Dover Middle School Dover 130-29175 2G Lighthouse Home School Co-op Loudon 130-38020 3 Bulldogs, Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-98343 4T Rundlett Middle School Concord 130-97272 4T J and A, Oyster River Middle School Durham 130-46092 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Secondary Level 1G On a Tuesday Night with a Full Moon, Pinkerton Academy Hampstead 130-90424 Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE (Improvisational) Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE, Elementary Level 1G Newington Public School Greenland 130-49476 2G SUPER FIVE, Danville Elementary Danville 130-45535 3 Lincoln Akerman School Hampton Falls 130-10971 4 Lincoln Street School Exeter 130-14119 Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE, Middle Level 1G Hampstead Academy Chester 130-27692 2G Hampstead Academy Chester 130-82813 3 North Hampton School North Hampton 130-53262 4 Stronger, Oyster River Middle School Durham 130-50394 5 Timberlane Middle School Plaistow 130-14783 Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-95398 Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE, Secondary Level 1G Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-08801 2G Kamikaze Organization of Ducks, Pinkerton Academy Hampstead 130-27022 3 Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-69984 Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA (Structural) Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA, Elementary Level 1G Ellis School Fremont 130-51022 2G Hooksett Memorial School Hooksett 130-66020 3 Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-69725 4 Building Brothers, Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-81085 Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA, Middle Level 1G Londonderry DI Londonderry 130-52553 2 Thinking About It, Hopkinton DI Hopkinton 130-02590 3 Twister, Oyster River Middle School Durham 130-22161  

Special Awards

  DaVinci Award for outstanding creativity. This award is given for having a unique approach to a solution, for risk taking, and/or for outstanding creativity (not skill or talent).   Dover Middle School, Team 130-29175, Challenge: In Disguise, Middle Level This team wowed the appraisers with their seemingly flawless performance and conceptual creativity.  The non verbal communication and music throughout left no questions about the story line and evoked the essence of scene.  The masks, which were constructed out of logs, were very impressive, particularly the morphing mask that transformed into a step stool! To top it all off, the polished scenery completely flipped and a team made car “worthy of James Bond” drove under the set, surprising the appraisers and audience alike.  Much like this teams camouflaged disguises this performance was truly a work of art. Pinkerton Academy, Team 130-27022, Challenge: Change in RealiTee, Secondary Level The appraisal team was blown away by the improv techniques used by this team in the preparation phase of the challenge.  The team immediately broke into 3 groups to brainstorm the beginning, middle, and end of the performance.  The team then reformed to integrate the pieces.  It was an incredibly efficient approach to brainstorming using improv techniques. South Range Elementary – Barnwell,  Team 130-12421, ROY G BIV/Rising Stars   With extravagant costumes that were rich in detail this team put together a performance  that had a humorous story which had us laughing out loud. The solution integrated every element of the challenge with the rainbow theme in a uniquely memorable way.  These rising stars sang and danced their way to the pot of gold at the end of their rainbow.   Renaissance Award for outstanding design, engineering, execution, performance Timberlane Middle School, Team 130-94288, Challenge: Wind Visible, Middle Level The functionality of the engineering and exquisite detail of this weeping willow tree made this kinetic art piece memorable.  It worked flawlessly and was an absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship.  The tree showed extensive evidence of refinement and demonstrated excellent use of materials.  The appraisal team was mesmerized by the innovation and artfulness that came together in a way that was simply brilliant. Newington Public School, Team 130-49476, Challenge: Change in RealiTee, Elementary Level This team used the required material of the t-shirt in outstandingly artistic ways.  The team’s talent for integration was well beyond their years. Their performance was smooth and memorable and their use of improv techniques Spirit of Discovery and Imagination Award This award is given in recognition of those who act as superior role models in the areas of spirit, sportsmanship and volunteerism.   (None given at this event)   East Swanzey Destination ImagiNation Tournament Results       "G" indicates going on to NH-DI State Finals in Salem on April 6 "T" indicates team is tied Participating teams after the first five places are listed alphabetically.   Challenge A: IN THE ZONE (Technical) Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Elementary Level                          Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Magic Rainbow Turtles, Griffin Memorial School     Litchfield        130-60839 2G      Chesterfield School   West Chesterfield     130-05669 3        Hillsboro Deering Elementary School, Hillsboro Deering Elem School       Hillsborough   130-26071 4        Midnight Champions, Saint Joseph Regional School Keene 130-65307 Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Middle Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Hollis DI         Hollis   130-47737 2G      Hillsboro Deering Middle School       Hillsborough   130-00739 3        Keene Middle School  Keene 130-42789 4        WLC-DI         Lyndeborough 130-45066 Challenge A: IN THE ZONE, Secondary Level                          Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Milford High School    Milford 130-12347 Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE  (Science) Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Elementary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Highbridge Hill, Highbridge Hill Elementary   New Ipswich   130-75553 2G      Jaffrey Grade School Jaffrey          130-31127 3        Two Wind Bunnies, Saint Joseph Regional School   Keene 130-17555 4        The Space Cats, WLC-DI      Lyndeborough 130-63666 5        Indian River School   Canaan         130-66527 Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Middle Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Determined Dreamers, Milford Middle School        Milford 130-72170 2G      Milford Middle School Milford 130-56666 3        Milford Middle School Milford 130-83803 4        Jaffrey Rindge Middle School          Rindge 130-54414 5        WLC-DI         Lyndeborough 130-37984 Challenge B: WIND VISIBLE, Secondary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1GT    Hollis DI         Hollis   130-10678 1GT    Conant High School   Rindge 130-78989 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE (Fine Arts)                           Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Elementary Level                          Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Rindge Memorial School       Rindge 130-69582 2        Griffin Memorial School       Litchfield        130-54109 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Middle Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Chesterfield School   West Chesterfield     130-23225 2GT    Chesterfield School   West Chesterfield     130-55577 2GT    Hillsboro Deering Middle School       Hillsborough   130-56829 3        Milford Middle School Milford 130-22857 4        Monadnock Regional HS       Swanzey       130-45343 Challenge C: IN DISGUISE, Secondary Level                          Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1GT    Hollis DI         Hollis   130-47777 1GT    Conant High School   Rindge 130-90280 2        We DI'ed, Bedford High School       Bedford         130-47505 Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE  (Improvisational)                Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE, Elementary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Milford Elementary DI         Milford 130-25486 Challenge D: CHANGE IN REALITEE, Secondary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Monadnock Regional HS       Swanzey       130-32972 2G      Flying Purple Improv People, Hollis DI        Hollis   130-69561 3        Nashua NH School District    Nashua         130-89410 Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA (Structural)                   Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA, Elementary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Milford Elementary DI         Milford 130-22440 2G      Hollis DI         Hollis   130-93953 3        Chesterfield School   West Chesterfield     130-76437 4        Milford Elementary DI         Milford 130-15687 Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA, Middle Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Milford Middle School Milford 130-06307 2G      PoWeR Rangers, Jaffrey Rindge Middle School      Rindge 130-21920 3        Keene Middle School  Keene 130-64941 4        Indian River School   Canaan         130-21741 Challenge E: TWIST-O-RAMA, Secondary Level Rank   Name  Town   Team Num 1G      Monadnock Regional HS       Swanzey       130-76315 2G      Tradigrades In Space, Seg Net       Enfield 130-81800  

Special Awards

  DaVinci Award for outstanding creativity. This award is given for having a unique approach to a solution, for risk taking, and/or for outstanding creativity (not skill or talent).   Griffin Memorial School, Team 130-97936, Challenge: Rising Stars! The team demonstrated a unique artistic interpretation of a rainbow by using different colored fruits to represent Roy G Biv and in doing so made a delicious snack for all. The appraiser won’t soon forget this team’s colorful creativity. Hollis DI, Team 130-4777, Challenge: In Disguise, Secondary Level This team’s evocative performance tackled the universal theme of Nature versus human enterprise. A tree elegantly portrayed a natural ecosystem with falling leaves that showed destruction resulting from human activity. A forest nymph wore an intricate flower mask made of over 900 origami pieces which came apart under the control of an elaborate electromagnetic device as a metaphor for the death of the forest. The appraisers were moved by this unique and beautiful artistic vision.       Renaissance Award for outstanding design, engineering, execution, performance Conant High School, Team 130-10678, Challenge: Wind Visible, Secondary Level This team just about had it all. From an innovative pulley system that simulated tree growth to a memorable integration of art and life from the Dust Bowl days. The appraisers were impressed to learn the environmental effects of clear cutting. This team successfully incorporated risky and complex mechanisms thus showing their extraordinary skill of engineering and design.   Hollis, Team 130-47737, Challenge: In The Zone, Middle Level This "In the Zone" team created a highly-sophisticated launching device utilizing wood, metal, a bungee cord, convex glass lenses, infrared light and microcontrollers. The appraisers were very impressed with the team’s “The Mean-Machine” launching device. This device coupled with the technologically-innovative steering system was able to send their vehicles into the scoring zone with impressive results. Milford, Challenge: Rising Stars!, Team 130-68191, Elementary Level Our appraisers have seen a lot of beautiful rainbows in our time but never before had we seen one come together before our eyes, in the form of a mixed media mobile to which each team member contributed an arc of color. The team also WoWed us with their foldable and changeable scenery which evolved throughout their performance. Conant High School, Team 130-90280, Challenge: In Disguise, Secondary Level A classic story with both mechanical and plot line twists, this team’s three faced dwarf mask and lifting coffin demonstrated their multiple technical skills and talents. Their seamless performance, humor and the prince’s Hershey kiss left the appraisers wanting more. Chesterfield School, Team 130-55577, Challenge: In Disguise, Middle Level This team’s pop-out storybook backdrop with pages that turned to reveal multiple scenes with 3-D elements drew the appraisers into the fairytale. The appraisers were impressed with the team’s use of recycled materials. Trash bags became a beautiful dress; soda cans and egg cartons became a rotating clock tower. The team’s amazing masks, including a scary witch with moving lips, brought their story to life. Milford Middle School, Team 130-06307, Challenge: Twist-O-Rama, Middle Level The appraisers and audience were quickly propelled into this skit. The team’s cohesive and well-crafted performance charmed the appraisers. Their panda costumes and working airplane propeller added a great dimension to the performance. The team’s use of humor and word play made this a memorable experience.   Spirit of Discovery and Imagination Award This award is given in recognition of those who act as superior role models in the areas of spirit, sportsmanship and volunteerism.