Nov. 18 computer science teacher Lindsey Tillman held a showcase in her classroom for student-generated games and science simulations.
Visitors were provided with one ballot and asked to vote on the best game and best simulation, in their opinion. The software engineering class began a video game unit only six weeks prior to the showcase.
“People came in with their friends and some even brought their families, which was awesome,” Tillman continues. Many parents and kids alike convened at room F407 for the showcase — over 35 votes were collected. “I brought a bunch of friends,” science simulation first place winner Jacob Caldwell added.
The event proved successful, in both turnout and overall enjoyment. “I thought it was cool because you can’t really play anyone else’s games aside from your own class when you’re in the class,” Justin Vredevoogd comments.
Winners were chosen from each of the two categories. Senior Justin Vredevoogd received the first place honor for his game, Orbis.
This two-player, dodgeball-based game showed off his graphics skills when it came to the interface. “You throw disks at each other and whoever hits the other 3 times wins,” Vredevoogd explained.
The second place winner in this category was Brian Crow, and the third place winner was Joseph Patberg .
Caldwell took home first place for his tsunami simulation. “It’s simulating an impact of a tsunami to a coast-side civilization,” Caldwell adds.
Second place winner was Richard Beck and the third place winner was Braxton Gibson.
Unlike the fine arts, computer science and software engineering classes do not have their work displayed on campus. “It was nice for these kids to get to show their skills and talents,” Tillman said.
“It’s interesting how people who are not so musically-inclined like fine arts people who are good with computers get to show off their talent.” Caldwell confirmed.