The 2009 Wood Bridge Challenge was held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Special thanks to all of the students, parents, teacher/coaches and volunteers who made our event happen this year. A total of 77 students competed from 12 Maryland High Schools, submitting a total of 66 bridges. Plaques were awarded to winners in each category, as well as gift certificates for the winners in Regions I and II. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Maryland State Champions will receive a $1000 scholarship in their freshman year of college.

Congratulations to all of the winners:

People’s Choice:

Bridge #18, Submitted by Stephen Bank from River Hill High School

 

Lightest Bridge:

Bridge #56, Submitted by Dan Borgnia and Micah Goldblum from Balt. Polytechnic Inst.

 

Architectural Excellence:

Bridge #4, Submitted by Corey McLaughlin from River Hill High School

 

Region I First Place AND MARYLAND CHAMPIONS (Efficiency of 2189.52):

           Bridge #28, Submitted by Stivie Gomes and Solomon Haile from Sherwood High School

 

Region I Second Place (Efficiency of 1343.05):

          Bridge #25, Submitted by Max Carlson and Dan Taylor from Catonsville High School

 

Region II First Place (Efficiency of 1914.28):

          Bridge #70, Submitted by Wuqiong Fan and Dan Borgnia from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

 

Region II Second Place (Efficiency of 1759.41):

          Bridge #68, Submitted by Dan Borgnia and Wuqiong Fan from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

 

Detailed results are available for download here. The 2009 Specifications are available for download here.