On April 19, 2025, five teams from Cheyenne’s Carey Junior High and Casper College competed in the virtual MAGIC Capture the Flag Cybersecurity Puzzle Challenge, building cybersecurity skills in the increasingly digitized world.
Registration for the event was sponsored by the Wyoming Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division, while the CyberWyoming Alliance sent lunch to participating teams.
“The kids had a great time. Their brains were working hard,” said Terry Allee, the Carey Junior High school teacher.
Nationwide, 20 teams and 80 participants took part in the Challenge.
Rankings:
- Casper College, Thunderbytes – 13th
- Carey Junior High, Team Carey 1 – 14th
- Carey Junior High, Team Carey 2- 15th
- Carey Junior High, Team Carey 3 – 18th
- Carey Junior High, Team Carey 4 – 19th
“I know this might not have been our highest showing as a team, but the two students who have participated in the CTF before both got their highest individual point totals, and one of these students in particular managed to solve several level 2 and level 3 puzzles that have been previously beyond our reach. It was impressive and fun to see growth in the area,” said Charlotte Gruner, the Casper College mentor for the Thunderbytes team.
“With ongoing support from fundraising through WyoGives and collaboration with other organizations, initiatives like the MAGIC Capture the Flag Cybersecurity Puzzle Challenge will continue to empower Wyoming students and build a skilled workforce for the future,” said Laura Baker, President Emerita for the CyberWyoming Alliance.
This year’s WyoGives is Wednesday, July 16, 2025, where individuals have the opportunity to contribute to causes like cybersecurity education through organizations like the CyberWyoming Alliance.
