Mackensey competed in a district wide science challenge. Her team first competed against other kids in her school. Mackensey's group got second place, so they were able to compete against ten other schools. They were given only a certain amount of materials and a certain amount of time to build a structure that was over a certain height and a tennis ball could sit on top. The structure represented the Olympic torch. Their structure was then tested. A fan was blown on three different levels, and the structure had to remain standing with the ball in place. Mackensey's team won a SILVER! She came home wearing a silver medal and was so proud. I could only stay for the building part, so I did not get to see her win her medal. She was so proud.
So was Shane; I think he was worried that Mackensey was going to sing and dance her whole life. He was so glad to see that she liked other "things." She is very creative so this challenge was just right for her. Teachers and parents were not allowed to help or even give ideas.
