STA Students at the KC Invention Convention
The following are the results of the first ever Kansas City Invention Convention competition for students Grades 4 - 12 in the KC Metro Area. The prize ceremony was April 29 at the Linda Hall Library.
Our students won first and third in the Grades 9-10 category.
Our students won first and third in the Grades 9-10 category.


Ist Place - James Rogge, Aaron Scaletty, and Dillon Scharpenburg. They receive a cash prize of $300 each and the chance to enter the National Invention Convention competition.
Their invention was a lawnmower-grass trimmer combo machine.
Their invention was a lawnmower-grass trimmer combo machine.


3rd Place - CJ Chase, Brandy Herhusky, and Timothy Kurgan. They receive $100 each.
Their invention was a Door Opener/Closer 2000 which automatically closes the door for the elderly or disabled population.
Their invention was a Door Opener/Closer 2000 which automatically closes the door for the elderly or disabled population.