Waccamaw High School students made an impressive showing at the Georgetown County Technology Fair, earning multiple top placements across a variety of competitive categories. The event, held March 25, 2026, at Georgetown High School, highlighted student innovation, creativity, and technical skill from across the district.
Leading the way for Waccamaw were several first-place winners. Chloe Retey and BB Little earned first place in the Passion Project category, recognized for their creativity and ability to bring a self-driven idea to life. Passion Projects are unique in that they are developed outside of regular class time and emphasize student interest, originality, and technical execution .
In Audio Production, Wright Haddock and Mark Sekerak captured first place with a high-quality digital audio project that demonstrated strong technical skill and an understanding of sound design and editing. Students in this category are expected not only to produce polished audio but also to explain the tools and processes used in creating their work .
Evan Smith and Carter Brundage also brought home first place in Engineering and Robotics. Their project showcased both design and programming skills, as students in this category must demonstrate how their machines operate based on their own engineering and coding decisions .
Adding to the success, Noah Homan earned second place in Animation and 3D Modeling. This category highlights digital creativity through animated sequences or three-dimensional designs, requiring students to present and explain their work using the software in which it was created .
All Waccamaw High projects were sponsored by teacher Rayna Smith, whose guidance and support helped students refine their ideas and bring their projects to a competitive level.
In addition to the award winners, Waccamaw’s robotics team, the Wired Warriors, were on hand to demonstrate their competition robot. Their live demonstration gave attendees a firsthand look at the engineering, programming, and teamwork required to compete in robotics events and added an interactive element to the fair.
The Georgetown County Technology Fair, established in 2011, was created to give students and teachers an opportunity to showcase how technology is integrated into learning. The event emphasizes essential 21st-century skills, including research and information fluency, communication and collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, and innovation and creativity.
Waccamaw High’s strong performance reflects not only student talent but also a continued commitment to preparing students for college, careers, and a rapidly evolving digital world.