TARC FINALISTS SPOTLIGHTS

A total of 653 teams from 45 states hoped to qualify for the national finals of the seventh annual Team America Rocketry Challenge. Only the top 100 teams, however, were able to compete in the final fly-off on May 16.

For every team who competed in the challenge, we salute your ambition and your achievements. There are countless stories to recount. We captured a couple we hope you will enjoy.

• Templeton Middle School students shoot for the stars
  SanLuisObispo.com The Tribune
  
  
• Ingraham's rocketry teams flying high, qualify for national competition
  The Seattle Times
  
  
• Having a Blast
  NASA Student Features
  
  
• From a Different View
  NASA Student Features