On March 21st, two Wando model rocket teams competed in the 2015 South Carolina Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). The rookie team of Maggie Gourdin, Theresa Earls, Mike Lake and captain Brent Curtis had the best total score of all South Carolina TARC teams.

Out of more than 3500 teams nationally, the Wando High School team placed 105th overall, just missing an invitation to the national finals in Manassas, Virgina in May.

Photos show Maggie Gourdin, Brent Curtis and Theresa Earls preparing their rocket for launch.