On Feb. 13, North joined fellow schools in the district in the annual tech school competition, held at the Lewis and Clark tech center.

Students who went to districts were allowed to choose which event they participated in, each focusing on computer and modern technology. Students who were given the chance to participate have had prior training in the areas they perform.

For students such as senior Sean Ell who participated in computer programming and is continuing to follow the competition, this event had many different things to offer.

“Competing is what I’m most looking forward to,” Ell said. “I’m really curious to see how I place against other schools that are going. This is my first year doing this, and I’m going against people who have done it for years.”

Though the main reason for the competition is for students to compete and show off their knowledge of technology, both students and staff are looking forward to the more social aspect that is offered.

“I’m looking forward to meeting other people involved,” Ell said. “It’s a great chance to talk with other people who have the same interest as you.”

North has been involved with the tech school competition since it began, sending students each year to participate in an area where the student shows most talent in computer or modern technology. Though up to this point, no new changes have been made to the program, the administrators who oversee the competition have begun to draft up new ideas, such as adding more diverse programs for students to choose from. These alterations will not take effect until next year.

“I know kids are looking forward to the different events,” counselor Ann Cope said. “Hopefully this will get the tech department a bigger turnout and we can send more people to state next year.”