The Awesomesaucers Destination Imagination (DI) Team, an independent middle school service-learning group, has advanced to the DI Global Finals, set for May 21–24, 2026, in Kansas City.
DI is a global STEAM program that promotes creativity, collaboration and innovation while encouraging students to make a positive impact in their communities.
The team includes seven students from four Humble ISD campuses competing in a challenge centered on pet rescue and animal welfare. Their project is developed in partnership with Paw Pact Rescue.
Team members are:
Avery Garcia, Grade 4 – Groves Elementary School
Aiden McKee, Grade 5 – Centennial Elementary School
Skylar Caldwell, Grade 5 – Centennial Elementary School
Knox Goode, Grade 6 – Lake Houston Middle School
Hazel Canseco, Grade 6 – West Lake Middle School
Mason Garcia, Grade 7 – West Lake Middle School
Aditya Moreno-Chudasama, Grade 7 – West Lake Middle School
The Awesomesaucers’ project raises awareness about the homeless pet crisis in the Lake Houston area. Their efforts include translating 60 pet profiles into Spanish to improve adoption accessibility, collecting pet food, supporting adoption initiatives and generating more than 10,000 social media views.
The team competed at the Destination Imagination Lone Star Finals, placing in the top 6 teams and earning a spot at the Global Finals. Their performance reflects both competitive success and a strong commitment to service, leadership and real-world impact.
For more information or to support the team’s journey to Global Finals, contact Amanda McKee at amckee317@gmail.com.