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Through the eyes of a freshman

Written by Harrison Young

Presenting the traditional "freshman essay" from the perspective of our new team members after their first season.


As freshman on the build team, when we joined FIRST Robotics we had no idea what to expect. Little did we know how much it would change our lives and what a positive experience it would be. Being productive members of the team has helped us grow as people and as students. From robotics we learned the importance of time management, how to work well with others, and how to take pride in our accomplishments.

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St. Louis World Championship Reflection

Written by Eric Principato

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As I enter the St. Louis Convention Center for the first time on Thursday morning, the magnitude of the event is overwhelming. Teams yelling “Robot! Make way” are heading to the competition field, a few teams are carrying toolboxes to the pits, and a group of students sporting Mohawks are heading to the stands. I head to the pits to meet up with my team and enter a sea of 400 FRC teams and at least as many FTC and FLL teams. The morning is spent in the pits checking all robot systems, deploying new code, and running practice matches. We have our first qualification matches that day.

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Team Nemesis makes TV appearance

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Team Nemesis recently made its TV debut, appearing in a segment on WZBN News which aired on April 17. The segment is called “In the Schoolhouse” and features a demonstration of the robot as well as interviews with team members, Team Advisor and technology teacher Joy Wolfe, and a few words from Superintendent Steven Mayer.

 

Where are they now: Matt Banziger

 

Matt_Banziger_Purdue_smallMatt Banziger '10, a Mechanical Engineering major at Purdue University, is applying his FIRST experience with problem solving and the design process to his sophomore design class. Click here to learn how "FIRST on its most basic level prepares engineers for what they are expected to do in the real world."

 

Where are they now: Blaine Zaffos

 

blaine-where-are-they-nowBlaine Zaffos, a founding member of FRC Team 2590, is currently studying Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University.Click here to learn about how his FIRST experience inspired his decision to pursue an engineering degree and prepared him for success in college.

 

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