Adviser
Mr. Beau Sedlar
Advisor
Advisor
Mr. Sedlar has been a Technology Education and Applied Engineering teacher at Brentwood Borough School High School since 2008 and has been part of the TSA organization for the past three. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Technology Education from California University of PA in 2008 and finished a Master’s degree in 2012. His students are active competitors in TSA, Chain Reaction Contraption Competition, F1 in Schools, and Vex Robotics.
TSA Officers
Simon Accamando
President Events: Biotech Design
I am very excited to organize and participate in this year’s TSA program. This is my second year in our TSA chapter and my fourth year in Brentwood’s TED program. Last year I participated in Engineering design, a state competition, where my team ended up in the semi-finals. This year I am participating in Biotechnology Design where I hope to use my experience to make Nationals. In my school, other than TSA, I am participating in a Rupe Goldberg machine competition for the third time and VEX for the second. Outside of our engineering Program and TSA I play soccer, and swim. After high school I plan to enter a 4-year university and studying Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
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Adele Sedlar
Vice President Events: Architectural Design, Board Game Design
My name is Adele Sedlar and I am a Junior at Brentwood. This is my first year being in TSA and am very excited to be the Vice President this year. I have been involved in Brentwood’s TED program for the past three years. Last year, I was the Team Manager of my team for the Chain Reaction Contraption competition at the Carnegie Science Center. Although we did not even place, I was very proud of our machine and had so much fun designing and building it. This year, I am looking forward to participating in the CAD 2D Architecture competition as well as the Board Game Design competition with Julianna Winkowski. Outside of school, I have been a Spartan Cheerleader for the past 3 years, as well as take part in the swim team and track.
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Brandon Griener
Secretary Events: Technology Problem Solving, Computer-Aided Design;Engineering (CAD)
My name is Brandon Griener. I am a Senior at Brentwood High School. For the past two years I have been involved with Brentwood’s TSA. Last year, I competed in the 3D CAD event and made it to states. My achievements during high school include being a Senior Officer in both Brentwood’s TSA and our Senior Class. I am the Secretary for Brentwood’s TSA and I am on the Steering Committee for our Senior Class. I have played baseball for the last 4 years and I am a three year varsity starting catcher for Brentwood’s baseball team. I have lettered in all three years. Last season I was a co-captain of the team. I have also played golf for the last four years and have lettered all four years. I was captain of the golf team for the last two years. For our TED class last year I competed with a team of other students from the class in the VEX competition. We went to two events before we qualified for states. We overcame many obstacles through the entire season. Unfortunately, we came up just short of qualifying for worlds for VEX. I was the coder for the team. I had to code the robot so it could complete all the tasks necessary to give our team a fair shot at worlds. After high school, I plan on attending a 4-year university and studying either Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Mechanical Engineering.
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Suren Poudyel
Treasurer Events: Technology Problem Solving, Coding
My name is Suren Poudyel and I am the treasurer for the Brentwood High School TSA. I was born in Nepal and moved to the U.S. when I was 9. During my school career, I partook in many TED activities, mainly robotics. Only when I came to Brentwood High did I actively seek to win in competitions. I have made it into two semifinal state competitions while at Brentwood. One was through VEX Robotics, and the other through TSA’s Engineering Design event. Continually, I have been able to maintain over 4.0 GPA my high school years. I play soccer and run Track and Field. I am a captain of the varsity soccer team and I have played both sports for 2 years. My athletic highlight includes making it to playoff as the second team in our section. I have also been a member of the National honors society for three years.
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Tom Clibbens
Reporter Events: Debating Technological Issues, Extemporaneous Speech
I’m very glad and grateful to have been voted to be reporter for this year’s TSA program. I’m looking forward to an extremely successful and organized year and I believe that we will exceed our goals for the year. This is my second year in the TSA program and my fourth year involved with Brentwood’s TED program. Last year I competed in extemporaneous speech at the state qualifiers and unfortunately didn’t make it to states but it was a good learning experience. This year I will be giving extemporaneous speech another shot as well as trying the “Debating Technological Issues” competition alongside Julianna Winkowski. Other than TSA I’m competing in a Rupe Goldberg machine competition for the third time and VEX robotics for the second year in a row. Outside of TSA and TED, I also play football and I’ve been playing baseball for Brentwood high school since my freshman year. After high school I plan on attending a 4-year university and major in mechanical engineering and minor in psychology. Once again, I am looking forward to another great year of TSA!
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Aidan Davis
Sergeant at Arms Events: Technology Problem Solving I'm Aidan Davis and I'm a junior at Brentwood High School and this is my first year in TSA. I was voted to be the TSA Sergeant of Arms so therefore I am responsible for managing the junior class TSA members. I am a multi-sport athlete that plays on Brentwood’s varsity football and baseball team. I am also a high honor roll student who is in the National Honors Society. Additionally, I'm the Resource Manager on the Brentwood F1 In Schools team, Valkyrie Racing. Last year I competed in the Chain Reaction Contraption competition. This year I am looking forward to participate this year’s VEX Robotics competition for the first time with my team, "Vextra Terrestrial". I'm glad I got the opportunity to be a TSA Officer and I'm looking forward to what my future in TSA holds! |
TSA Participants
Jared Thomas
Events: Biotech Design
My name is Jared Thomas. I am a senior at Brentwood High School and this is my second year involved in TSA. Last year at Seven Springs, I qualified as a finalist at states for the Engineering Design competition along with my group members. I have competed in other competitions outside of TSA, such as the Chain Reaction competition. Outside of engineering classes, I play for the Football and Basketball teams here at Brentwood. After high school, I plan on attending a 4-year college for engineering.
Events: Biotech Design
My name is Jared Thomas. I am a senior at Brentwood High School and this is my second year involved in TSA. Last year at Seven Springs, I qualified as a finalist at states for the Engineering Design competition along with my group members. I have competed in other competitions outside of TSA, such as the Chain Reaction competition. Outside of engineering classes, I play for the Football and Basketball teams here at Brentwood. After high school, I plan on attending a 4-year college for engineering.
Julianna Winkowski
Events: Board Game Design, Debating Technological Issues, Logo Design
I'm Julianna Winkowski and I'm a senior at Brentwood High School and this is my first year as a member of the Technology Student Association. I am 3rd in class rank, with a 4.145 GPA, and I'm a member of National Honor Society. I'm also a three-year letter winner in golf and a two-year letter winner in swimming. In addition, I have won 2nd and 3rd place in Computer Fair over the years and have received an award for diversity from Allegheny County. For TSA, I am competing in three competitions this year. I'm competing in Board Game Design with Adele Sedlar, Debating Technological Issues with Tommy Clibbens, and Logo Design individually. After High School, I will be attending Robert Morris University studying Mechanical Engineering for my undergraduate degree and Engineering Management for my Masters.
Zachary Edward Keib-Romano
Events: Dragster Design
I’m Zachary Edward Keib-Romano this is my first year in TED Honors I have taken TED classes since 9th grade. I am in a chain reaction group and a Dragster design TSA competition. I am a letterman in both baseball and basketball as a junior.
Noah Kirchner
Events: Extemporaneous Speech
I'm Noah Kirchenr and I'm a Junior at Brentwood High school who has just entered his first year of TSA. I am currently on the F1 in Schools team and last year worked as the programmer for one of Brentwood’s VEX teams, where we competed with other schools in a robot competition. In TSA, I plans on giving an extemporaneous speech and in the future I wish to work on more technology associated fields, specifically working with computers. After high school I plan to attend college for information systems and want to work in a related field.
Ethan Wright
Events: Technology Problem Solving
I'm Ethan and I'm a junior at Brentwood and I'm a part of VEX Robotics and F1 in Schools. I have been a member of the cross-school Carrick Cougars Varsity Hockey team since freshman year, and I also play amateur AA Hockey for the SHAHA Panthers. I'm also a Cross Country runner and a hurdler for Brentwood’s Track and Field team.
Jacob Doyle
Events: Structural Design and Engineering
My name is Jacob Doyle I have never competed in TSA competitions before this year. Although I have competed in other engineering competitions like Battle bots and chain reaction events. As for competitions that’s about it but, I would describe myself as an outgoing adventurous soul. I love robotics and all of the competitions, therefore after college I would love to pursue a career in advanced technology.
Paige Umbel
Events: Extemporaneous Speech, Fashion and Design
I'm Paige Umbel, a junior at Brentwood High School and I'm a current member of the F1 in Schools team, cross country team, swim team, and marching band. I plan on doing extemporaneous speech and fasion and design for TSA. After high school, I plan on pursuing an arts or engineering field in college
Peter Carroza
Events: Technology Problem Solving
I'm Peter Carozza and I'm the lead design engineer for Valkyrie racing the 2018-2019 F1 in schools' team from Brentwood. I play golf for the varsity team and throw for the Varsity Track team. This will be my first year in TSA.
Abby Klemm
Events: Technology Problem Solving
I'm Abby Klemm and I'm a junior at Brentwood High School who is the Team Manager for the F1 in Schools team, Valkyrie. With this as my first year at TSA, I'll compete with problem solving. Throughout the past three years I have taken part in other engineering competition such as VEX robotics. Outside of school I play on two ice hockey teams and take karate classes. I plan to attend collage with an engineering major.
Dastan Abdullah
Events: Promotional Design
John Milcic
Events: Dragster Design
I am John Milcic this is my first year in ted honors but third year taking a ted class. Last year in class me and a fellow classmate finished 2nd in the class for bridge building. This year I hope to design a better bridge and do better than last year. After high school I plan on attending a four year college and major in business.
Andy Smith
Events: Technology Problem Solving, Structural Design
My name is Andrew Smith, and I am currently a senior at Brentwood. This year I have six advanced placement classes and one honors class this year. I have been part of the marching band, soccer team and German club for four years. This year I am part of TSA and will be doing VEX, a self-driven project, Structural Engineering (for TSA), and Technology Problem Solving (for TSA). I am also in the Boy scouts and I am an Eagle Scout. After graduating, I plan to get a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
Adam Czerniejewski
Events: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
I’m Adam Czerniejewski and I’m in my senior year of high school. Next fall I plan on attending the University of Pittsburgh for engineering. I’m on the soccer team, I play clarinet in the band, and I’m a section leader in the band. My high school achievements are being on honor roll throughout all my high school and middle school years. I do a lot of community service and I enjoy it. For my TSA project I’m doing computer integrated manufacturing and will be making a toy. I have taken TED for three of my high school years, but this is my first year in a TSA competition. I have competed in VEX robotics last year and will be competing again this year.
Matthew Shy
Events: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
I'm Matthew Shy and I'm a dedicated person and try my best at everything I do and I do whatever I can not only to get the job done but to excel in what I'm doing. I'm now a junior in high school and within that time I've accomplished a decent number of things. Such as in ted me and my team went to a vex competition, where we finished top of the 3 teams before the next round with a 4-1 record but were just out of reach from advancing to the next stage. Outside of the ted room I'm a member of the high school football team and the president of the high school choir. I was chosen to tryout and perform in the PMEA’s which is honors choir, as well as becoming a member of tri-am which is the national junior honor society for music.
Dominic Dudiak
Events: Technology Problem Solving