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Published April 06, 2012, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Hudson Destination Imagination teams


The recent regional tournament was the end of the line for this Hudson Middle School team but chances are very good they will be back next year. From left are Cody Hansen, Dawson Knight, Marc Ives, Grace Nelson and Lauren Masini. They were managed by Aaron Nelson. Submitted photos

  • The recent regional tournament was the end of the line for this Hudson Middle School team but chances are very good they will be back next year. From left are Cody Hansen, Dawson Knight, Marc Ives, Grace Nelson and Lauren Masini. They were managed by Aaron Nelson. Submitted photos
  • This group from several Hudson elementary schools teamed up to compete. Pictured are, from left, Dani Gasmen, Page Garza, Emilee Vizenor, Kirsten Amann, Grace Schroeder and Jacob Schroeder. Their team manager was Traci Schroeder.
  • This Hudson Middle School team included from left Olivia McMenimen, Jordyn Kern, team manager Deanna Grigus and Audra Grigus.
  • “The Hobo Nobodies” from Willow River Elementary School included, from left, Eva Erickson, Howie Salter, Natalie Deason, Lily-Ann Gabriel, Eli Scofield, Albert Bosler and Sam Fox. They were managed by Megan Laney.
  • This elementary team from several Hudson schools included from left, Joshua Johnson, Belle Blakly, Paige Klassen, Ben Halunen, Collin Greene and Ben McNamara. Their skit was about bees and bears. They were managed by Susan Johnson.
  • The Rockin’ Willows of Willow River Elementary were managed by Elizabeth McMenimen and Blake Schomas. The team included from left, front Laura Douglas, Henry McMenimen and Riley Scofield; back, Brooke Olson, Anna Nelson, Jenna Schomas and Lexi Tostrud.
  • Competing at the recent Destination Imagination regional contest were Hudson Prairie Elementary’s fifth-grade team, MERGE, that included, from left, Madie Koch, Emily Stanze, Luke Krupka, Rylee Swenke and Gavin Michaelson. Their coach is Carah Koch. Submitted photos
  • This Hudson Middle School team is state-bound and includes, front from left, Kel Holm, Megs Frye, Ellie Draper; back, Graham Fisher, Nick Holter and Emma Olson. The team is managed by Melissa Olson.
  • Furious Five: This is a Hudson Middle School team managed by Michelle Lehman. They include, from left, Seth Miner, Noah Mallek, Ethan Lehman, Molly Greene, and Brooke Bahner. The team also received a Renaissance Award that is presented to teams who offer exceptional skill in the areas of engineering, design or performance. Submitted photos
  • With a puppet standing in for missing team member Kevin Pelzel, this Hudson High School team also includes from left Erin Coyer, Seana Greene and Ty Davis. The team is managed by Roger Davis.
  • This HHS team is managed by Amy Richardson and includes, from left, Maddie Baumann, Molly Richardson, and Gabby Dachel.
  • Zach Offner and Ruby Johnson are just two members of this HHS team that is managed by DI coordinator Liz Malanaphy. Other team members not pictured include Natalie Wareham, Kathryn Draper, Chris Lueneberg, Clara Malanaphy and Sarah Hallen.
  • The Hudson Middle School team called “Shrimp on the Barbie” includes front from left, Grace Kazak, Andrew Richardson, Ethan Kepulis; back, Kate Malanaphy, Emily Schlepp, Elliot Wareham and Jack Johnson. The team is managed by Kathy Kepulis and Tom Wareham.
  • Willow River team: Pictured with their medals from the regional competition were from left Andrew Knoke, Nels Bentley, Joey Augustin, Conner Johnson, Nathan Loppnow, Liam O’Kelly and Ethan Seath. The team is managed by Colleen Augustin.