TARC 2007 FINALISTS SPOTLIGHTS

A total of 690 teams from 48 states and the District of Columbia hoped to qualify for the national finals of the fifth annual Team America Rocketry Challenge. Only the top 100 teams, however, are able to compete in the final fly-off on May 19.

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.

• High Flyers Return for Third Trip to National Rocket Finals
  Thomas Jefferson High School, Rockford, Ill. - Team 5018
  
  
• Texas Team Overcame Last-Minute Obstacles to Qualify for First National Fly-Off
  Harlingen High School South, Harlingen, Texas - Team 5272