World Class Competition Proves GHS Hybrid a World Class Team
June 3, 2010

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Moving into Global Destination ImagiNation competition, the GHS Hybrid team knew it would be tough.  With over 1,000 teams from around the world, it was a weekend of test.

Not to be outdone or outwitted, the local team earned a fourth place finish in world competition.  They proved their abilities through problem solving, showed teamwork skills and were the creative edge the judges were looking for in world class competition.

It took nine months to get to the final competition but the GHS Hybrid team finish is a story of a team that can get the job done and do it well.

"GHS Hybrid Team members have much to be proud of.  Their fourth place showing at Globals was a tremendous accomplishment among a highly competitive field.  However, I am most proud of their hard work during the previous nine months.  Their diligence in problem-solving, script writing, set and robot building, and team practice allowed them to reach their goal of going to Globals," said Mrs. Hall, GHS team coach

This year was a hallmark for DI as it was the largest group of teams to ever attend the competition.  GHS was entered as the wild card team, but left all the other Texas finishers in their category behind as this team finished ahead of any other state team.

With a skit illustrating how at least one character's life was changed by robotic technology and with a show stopping creation, the GHS Hybrid team has earned its place in the winner's circle.

Monica Malone said, "Although it was a challenge getting everything together, getting prepared to perform, it was all worth it in Tennessee.  I had so much fun hanging out with my team and meeting people from all around the world.  I definitely want to go again next year."

Devon Johnson refers to this as the best year of his life and credits his team mates with sparking his creative side to make his place on the team one filled with memories and success.

Members of the team are Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Heather Johnson, Malone, Austin Minick, Cierra Williams and their coaches JoAnn Hall and John Underhill.