Virginia Digital Maritime Center Hosts 8th Graders from Isle of Wight County Schools
June 10, 2025
VDMC hosted several 8th graders and their teachers from Isle of Wight County Schools Middle School! Almost 50 smart and creative students rolled in with their capstone projects—each presenting a custom-designed food or service truck with an innovative business idea.
The projects were put to the test by our VDMC judging team, who evaluated everything from logos and inventive menus to eye-catching business cards, well thought-out marketing strategies, and even the look and feel of the vehicles themselves.
Students also had the opportunity to participate in a variety of maritime-themed activities, including the Incredible Bulk Activity and Maritime Maintenance Challenge. Students were able to learn about components on ship bulkheads and technologies used in shipyards plus build their own robotic device to clean tanks.
The food truck/business idea competition was fierce, but fun. Awards were handed out in several categories like best logo, best concept, best presentation, best food truck design and best overall.