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2006-2007
Rack 'n Roll Down at the Beach
Written by Leann Misencik on October 13, 2007
?Ding, ding, ding!? The bell sounds, three times- the match has begun. Robots from last season?s ?Rack ?n? Roll? competition race around the field, as the Alliances try to navigate, pick up tubes, and score. This is the Bash at the Beach. Bash at the Beach is an off-season event run by Robotics Team 236, the Techno Ticks. FIRST Robotics Teams from all over New England come for... Read More
Diversity Day: Poor Weather but Sunny Personalities
Written by Lisa Lawrence on September 15, 2007Diversity Day is a well cultured event; it celebrates different customs and languages, and shares diversity among everyone through fun game and booths. The Shelton High School Robotics team has been volunteering at this event for the several years now, and we love it. Not only does the team volunteer and have fun, but it is their way of showing their gratitude to Pitney Bowes, one of... Read More
Team Kickoff
Written by Brendon Wall on October 18, 2006
On Wednesday evening, October 18th, the entire Gaelhawks team met to officially open the 2007 First Robotics Season. Lou Schmecker, one of the team?s many mentors, was the speaker for the program. Mr. Schmecker was joined by all of the students on the team as well as the many parents that came to learn more about our group. During the presentation, Mr. Schmecker discussed the upcoming events for the... Read More
Nano Quest
Written by T.J. Lipscomb on November 04, 2006
In addition to participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition, Team 230 helps prepare younger students by mentoring the SIS FIRST Lego League team. The "Thundering Tigers" have spent weeks building, programming, and testing a robot using LEGO Mindstorms, as well as working on their research project. The challenge this year is Nano Quest, an exploration of nanotechnology and the world beyond the... Read More
