Members

Our team gives all members who participate in FIRST the opportunity to apply their formal education to real-life challenges. Courses in math, physical science, and creative writing are all utilized in the major sub-groups of our team. In addition, members will acquire leadership, communication, and management skills. The team is composed of 55 high school members. Our instructor/advisor is Mrs. Arrington, a math teacher at Leland High School. Our team's members come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and there is no ethnic majority on the team. The team's members come from all levels of high school, Freshmen to Seniors.

2012-2013 Officers

Name: Tyler M.
Grade: 12th
Position: President, Mechanical Lead

Name: Leonardo C.
Grade: 12th
Position(s): Vice President, Electronics Lead

Name: Novia W
Grade: 11th
Position: Team Manager

Name: Matt C.
Grade: 11th
Position(s): Secretary

Name: Nishanth S.
Grade: 11th
Position: Mechanical Co-Lead

Name: Jeremy L.
Grade: 11th
Position: Public Relations Lead

Name: Rebecca W.
Grade: 10th
Position(s): Safety Captain

Name: Hareesh I.
Grade: 12th
Position(s): Treasurer

Name: Anthony L.
Grade: 11th
Position(s): Electronics Alternate

Name: Nikhil K.
Grade: 10th
Position(s): Webmaster

Name: Michael S.
Grade: 11th
Position(s): Software Lead

Name: Aaron W.
Grade: 11th
Position(s): Software Alternate

Name: Brent K.
Grade: 12th
Position(s): Media Lead

Name: Colin A.
Grade: 12th
Position(s): Scout Master

Name: Jayden L.
Grade: 11th
Position(s): Scout Master Alternate

Personal stories

"Robotics has helped me make the transition from being mechanically inept to mechanically adept and also cemented my love of computer programming – while giving me the most fun experience I’ve ever had!"

-Rohan R.

"Robotics has helped me hone my leadership skills and create an great learning and building experience for the team."

-Alejandro A.

"Without the robotics program I would have never been able to advance myself in the field of engineering, and effectively apply learned academic and mechanical skills to this extraordinary program!"

-Natalie M.

"Robotics has changed the way I learn because I now see everything in my school studies in terms of applying it to a real-life project."

-Gabriel A.

"...so many opportunities to apply everything I have learned in the classroom, as well as expand my knowledge of engineering and utilize team skills. Plus, it's always a lot of fun!"

-Amy Q.

"Robotics changed my life... this is what I want to do for a career."

-Jennifer L.