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, they will acquire leadership, communication, and management skills. The team is composed of over 75 high school members. Our instructor/advisor is Mrs. Arrington, a former math teacher at Leland High School. Our team’s members come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The team’s members come from all levels of high school, Freshmen to Seniors.
2016-2017 Officers
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Personal stories
| “The reason I have most of the friends that I do is because of this robotics team. I moved here from another state and didn’t know anybody at first, but as soon as I met the people on this team I had friends.”
— Michael S., Class of 2014 |
| “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. |
Name: Nathan D.
Grade: 12th
Position: Mechanical Lead
