On November 9th, members of Trion High School’s TSA program traveled to the Jekyll Island Conference Center to attend the Georgia TSA (Technology Student Association) Fall Leadership conference, called “Leadercon.”

Leadercon is only one of the many conferences they host in order to provide TSA club members with more opportunities to improve on their leadership, communication, and team-building skills. There were hands-on workshops, seminars, and Technical sessions. There are also high stakes competitions to improve their skills in their respective fields.

There were five main contests they were able to compete. Jason Herring and Gene Dong competed in and placed sixth in the Georgia Electrathon Rally.  

Gene Dong and Ryan Trapp competed in and placed fifth in the Armada Boat Race.

Isaac Cothran and Ryan Trapp competed in the VEX State Qualifier Tournament and placed 32nd out of 59 of other teams. This was their first time attempting this competition. This program also changes every year.

According to TSA President, Isaac Cothran, “These competitions not only prepare the team for State, but they also allow us to qualify for other competitions in the state and country.”

While in Jekyll Island, the group along with their club adviser, Mr. Scott Petty, enjoyed a dance with other schools who attended the event. They also enjoyed staying at their hotel on the beach.

      Trion’s students who attended Leadercon had an amazing time. There were many opportunities for the refinement of their engineering and design skills.

Article By: THS Journalism Class