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The St. Joseph High School (SJHS) For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics team is heading to Nampa, Idaho, for a multi-day competition.
From March 27 – 29 the team will compete against other high school robotics teams from around the world.
Throughout the year, students have dedicated numerous Saturdays to designing, programming, and building robots for the annual themed competition.
This year’s competition theme, "Into the Deep," challenges teams to create robots capable of navigating a 12ft x 12ft field, completing various tasks during a two-minute 30-second match.
The match includes autonomous and driver-controlled periods, culminating in a 30-second end game where robots can demonstrate climbing abilities.
SJHS has seen significant growth in its robotics program, expanding from one team of four students to five teams, with a total of 32 students in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program.
SJHS teams have earned multiple awards at regional playoffs, including the prestigious Inspire Award two years in a row, recognizing teams who demonstrate excellence in all aspects of team performance, particularly their engineering portfolio.
"We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and accomplishments in robotics. Their journey to Nampa signifies their hard work and passion for STEM,” said Gary Gylander, SJHS Principal. “This competition is a significant milestone for our growing program, and we're excited to see them represent St. Joseph High School on an international stage.”
**With information provided by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
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