OUR STORY

Our program has been around for around eight years overall. Through COVID, we happen to lose our program due to a loss in funding. When we returned to school this fall we had to face the sad truth that there was a chance our program was gone and wouldn't come back. This robotics program shut down was district-wide. The school board had shut down not only our program but the FLL team as well .They happened to reinstate the middle school’s FLL program about two weeks before we would normally have our launch party. When we had heard that the middle and elementary schools had gotten their programs back we decided we wanted to fight for ours back too. In the past, we have had troubles with coaching as well as other things that we have now sorted out. With all previous issues sorted we went to the school board. After attending school board meetings we continued to talk with the superintendent of our district and with our soon-to-be coaches as well as start working without funding using old and broken parts from the old bot to get a start. After several meetings with school officials, it went to the board for a vote and we were able to kick off our program. We had a bit of a late start but we didn't let that slow us down in getting to where we are now.

Who we are

• Julia Derrer- Agent Jay

Age: 16

Grade: 11

About me: I've been a robotics team member for three years. I am a member of Aevidum, NHS, and treasurer of Student Government. I love cross-country, basketball, and softball. Athletics, writing, reading, and volunteering in my community are all things that I am passionate about.

• Isabella Derrer- Ace of Spades

Age: 16

Grade: 11

About me: I am the Vice President of BPA and the student government's public relations officer. Sports, reading, and writing are three of my favorite pastimes. I place a high value on volunteering.

• Zachary Baker- The Brain

Age: 17

Grade: 11

About me: I have been in robotics for three years now, and I am the only programmer. I enjoy powerlifting, running, gaming, and hanging out with my friends. I plan on going to college for something in the computer sciences.

• Alex Rife- Captain Rife

Age: 17

Grade: 12

About me: This is my fourth year as a member of the robotics team. I also enjoy soccer and plan to pursue a career as an electrical engineer when I grow up.

• Brock Wood- The Brawn

Age: 18

Grade: 12

About me: This is my 3rd year on the robotics team. I am in the Army National Guard, and plan to go into a trade school. I like blowing things up and football.

• Curtis Stringham- Cujo

Age: 16

Grade: 11

About me: This is my third year on the robotics team. I enjoy running, and hockey. I plan on going to college for engineering.

• Nathan Agler- Big Nate

Age: 16

Grade: 11

About me: Being Vice President of Skills USA is one of my most significant professional accomplishments. Gaming, playing and listening to music, and robotics are just a few of my interests and hobbies.