![image1.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_222fdb6f6eb8445d929a96c72ad1b433~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_726,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ad8165_222fdb6f6eb8445d929a96c72ad1b433~mv2.jpeg)
![Make48 logo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_b89c5cb5592641ee95a809fee6e6141e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_262,h_116,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Make48-logo-rgb.png)
Vandermont
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ca835_2c94690d92cc4329aea128104ffc359a~mv2.gif)
Hosted At:
Challenge Theme
TBA
Vandermont will welcome Make48 to the big state of Texas next March for the first event of Season 9!
Make48 is a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their big idea to a panel of judges.
In March 2025, Vandermont, a private school where learners develop the ability to create and attain their own goals while fostering independence of thinking and enthusiasm for learning, will host their first ever Make48! Their students will form 8 teams for the Make48 competition and will have access to expert tool technicians along with high-tech equipment to build almost anything.
​
For this challenge, collaboration is the key to success. Many people have big ideas, but few possess the resources to develop a prototype that turns them into reality. To build anything, different skills, materials
and equipment must work together to create a final product. Make48 allows this process to be achieved with a fun, fast-paced, and educational event. First place team will win $2000 and move on to Season 9 Nationals in November 2025 along with the second place team.
​
Vandermont is not a traditional school. They are a design-centered and competency-based innovative K-12 21st-century private Christian school focused on developing each learner’s God-given talents and interests by integrating competency-based curriculums through Inquiry and Design-Thinking pedagogies. Through a learner-led and student-centered model, they apply real-life skills to offer a purposeful education and give freedom to students to dive deep into their education by being curious, creative, collaborative, and empowered to take charge of their learning, all while providing a meaningful, joyful, relaxed, but rigorous environment. Their approach to education assesses students based on their ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge as opposed to completing traditional basic coursework.
Event Date: Feb 28 - March 2, 2025
@Vandermont
Sponsor This Event
We need your help...get in on the spirit of innovation and engage with your community by sponsoring.
Be a Volunteer Tool-Tech
The heart of this competition is collaboration. Provide your talents during this event as a Tool-Tech.
I Can be a General Volunteer
The energy of these events is contagious. Would love to help?
Proudly Supported By
![Quantum Coffee Roasters logo-a black and white illustrated cat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_9a3cc18c85034a4ca79016b17c480a08~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_59,h_78,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Mascot%20(2).jpeg)
![Carhartt Logo-a golden odd shapped "C" with the word Carhartt below](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_7973ea395e074b81ae78077a7bcddc0c~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_43,y_37,w_128,h_108/fill/w_128,h_108,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/Carhartt%20200x200.png)
Team Bios
![Those Guys-a team from Vandermont H.S.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_804fb295484a47e8af8f4c1f05e72f9e~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_38,w_800,h_724/fill/w_252,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Those%20Guys.png)
THOSE GUYS
Meet Abe, Levi and Gavin. They will be joined by Julian, their team captain from SMU.
![Three Musketeers-a team from Vandermont](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_1b85f3c9ab764c9e9a62a38323d0e7b2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_228,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Three%20Musketeers.png)
THREE MUSKETEERS
Meet the 3 Musketeers! - Autumn & Kinley will be joined by Sandra, their team captain from SMU.
![Power Puff Girls-a team from Vandermont](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_179808fe81b544058385219fcb950978~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_228,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Power%20Puff%20Girls.png)
POWER PUFF GIRLS
This team is made up of MK, Faith and Ava and will welcome Makayla as their team captain from SMU.
![The Other Guys-a team from Vandermont](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_788ebbdb15b0439c90bbe46864c88f41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_228,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/The%20Other%20Guys.png)
THE OTHER GUYS
Meet The Other Guys - Ben, Liam and Rylan who will be joined by Rahim from SMU as their team captain.
![Tippy Toe Titans-a team from Vandermont](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_a2bea43a804d430aa977ad0094b020be~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_228,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Tippy%20Toe%20Titans.png)
TIPPY TOE TITANS
Addie, Grace and Kobe make up the Titans. They will welcome Serap as their team captain from SMU.
![Bolts & Brains-a team from Vandermont](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad8165_c38cb2f60cb04178b0e4f4be703ed717~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_228,h_228,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Bolts%20%26%20Brains.png)
BOLTS & BRAINS
Bolts & Brains is made up of Malachi, Greyson and Anthony joining forces with their team captain Ryan from SMU.