Central Middle School students delivered an outstanding performance at the Technology Student Association (TSA) State Conference last week, earning top placements across multiple competitive events. Their results reflect both technical skill and a strong commitment to STEM learning.
State Competition Results:
Comic Book Design — 1st Place: Marisa Collins, Archer Pratorious, Olivia Bray
STEM Animation — 1st Place: Jillian Lindblom, Sara Ramirez, Melody Gao
Audio Podcasting — 2nd Place: Archer Pratorious, Rida Shaik, Lishitha Kollati, Caydie Crawford
Challenging Tech Issues — 2nd Place: Rida Shaik, Lishitha Kollati
Biotechnology — 3rd Place: Caydie Crawford, James Ruddick, Rida Shaik
In addition to team success, several students earned individual recognition. Melody Gao continued an exceptional run in design, earning top honors in T-shirt Design for the third consecutive year. Her design has also been selected at the national level. Gao also won the Pin Design competition; her design will be produced and distributed at the National TSA Conference in Washington, D.C., where it will be shared among thousands of participants from across the country.
Central Middle School also celebrated student leadership, with Caydie Crawford named a Regional State Officer—marking the school’s second student to earn this distinction.
The district also recognizes Gateway STEM teacher Lolly Williams, who was inducted into the Oklahoma Technology Student Association Hall of Fame. Williams shared this recognition alongside current and former students and TSA advisors from across the state, highlighting her lasting impact on STEM education.
Central Middle School’s continued success at the state level reflects the strength of its STEM programming and the dedication of both students and staff.
