A Slice of Wilmington

Wilmington D.I. Team is 'Not Your Average Flying Pigs'

Local team traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., for global competition.

Last week a group of Wilmington Middle School students proved that hard work, teamwork and even a sense of humor truly can lead to success. Led by managers Terry McDermott and Kim Rose the five young women; Nupur Neogi, Emily Bartnicki, Sakshi Jhawar, Jess Nussbaum and Vicky McDermott make up the Destination Imagination Team, “Not Your Average Flying Pigs.”    There is, of course, no doubt that flying pigs are not particularly average and, on that same note, neither is this team. Together, Not Your Average Flying Pigs, won the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament, went on to win the State Tournament and was able to compete in the Desttination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville Tennessee on May 23. Alongside teams representing 42…

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Students Ready to Make Success Their Destination

Wilmington holds its Destination Imagination kick off night.

Last year, Wilmington students took their talents to the global level with Destination Imagination. Starting soon, students will look to continue that success as the new season is underway. On Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., the team hosts its fall kick off event in the Wilmington Middle School cafeteria. Destination Imagination is open to students of all ages in town, as long as they are enrolled in one of the schools in town. Lori Ryan, a team manager on last year's team described Destination Imagination as, “A global program that focuses on creative problem solving and teamwork... and encourages kids to work together and find solutions.” The organization is an internation non-profit that helps kids think outside the box and prepare for …

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