More than 8,500 middle school and high school Technology Student Association (TSA) members from across the nation gathered at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center June 28–July 2 in National Harbor near Washington, D.C. for the National TSA conference.

"Model the Way" marked TSA's 41 years of enhancing personal development, leadership, education, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through activities,competitions, and other programs.

Five students represented Alva Middle Schools TSA Chapter. Ethan Vaughan, Ethan Ruhl and Nathan Andre...