| Federal
Way, WA - On Saturday, October 7,
2006, more than 230 Club members from across
Washington met at Boys & Girls Clubs of
King County, Ron Sandwith EX3 Teen
Center to participate in the inaugural Techathalon.
 Representing
both eastern and western Washington, Club members demonstrated the
true meaning of teamwork in four
challenge areas encompassing digital
arts, computer construction, multimedia,
engineering and problem solving
skills.
In addition, members had the opportunity
to explore a variety of hands-on
science, technology and engineering
activities in the Exploratorium.
This year's Exploratorium featured
Space Odyssey from the
Pacific Science Center, LEGO Robotics
by LEGO Education, XBox
Gaming And Development by Microsoft
and much more!
Federal Way Mayor Mike Park and Senator
Tracey Eide
kicked off the event with a reminder to
all participants to follow their dreams,
help explore and advance technology and
practice Internet safety. As a special bonus,
Senator Tracey Eide invited her special
friend, Clicky, the national spokesrobot
for
Netsmartz, to talk to members
about Internet safety.
Congratulations to all Techathalon
participants and we look forward to
seeing everyone again next year!
Techathalon would not be possible
without the support of community
businesses and volunteers. Special
thanks to Microsoft, Best Buy, NPCE,
Sprint, LEGO Education, Gold Circuit and all those who
supported this year's event.
|
|
2006
Techathalon Winners
