Eight Charles County Public Schools Destination ImagiNation teams advance to the global tournament, scheduled for May 22-25 in Knoxville, Tenn., after winning first, second or third place at the state competition held April 13 at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

The following teams earned a spot to compete in the global tournament as a first-, second- or third-place winner:

In the Zone challenge

  • John Hanson Middle School, DI Like Donuts team, first place;

  • North Point High School, AC/DI team, second place; and

  • Henry E. Lackey High School, The Little Rascals of Lackey team, third place.

Wind Visible challenge

  • Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Craik Kinetic Inventors team, third place; and

  • Milton M. Somers Middle School and La Plata High School, Breaking Wind team, third place.

Change in Realitee challenge

  • Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, Mustacheo Girls team, third place.

Twist-O-Rama challenge

  • Maurice J. McDonough High School, Out With a Bang team, third place.

Reel to Reel challenge

  • Theodore G. Davis Middle School, Straight Jacket Ninjas team, third place.

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