The Hilton Cadet Robotics FIRST® Team #6868 traveled to Detroit, Michigan for the FIRST® World Championship on April 25 through 28. Cadet Robotics earned a place at the World Championship by winning Rookie All-Star Award at the Finger Lakes Regional Tournament on March 15 through 17 at Rochester Institute of Technology.
With over 400 teams from around the country and around the world, Cadet Robotics was one of 27 rookie teams to participate. Three rookie teams took home the Rookie All-Star Award on the final day. The competition included two days of qualifying rounds (approximately 70 teams in six divisions). On the final day of competition, eight teams in each division chose three other teams to form an alliance and then competed in the semi-finals.
Stephanie Mattice, Hilton High School technology teacher and team advisor, worked with the 12-member team over the course of a six-week build season and many hours of practice time. Participation in this year’s competition was made possible by the support of 12 mentors from Bausch & Lomb and other industries in the Rochester area, along with generous sponsorships and grants from the Baush Foundation, NASA, and many other local companies and organizations.
Those interested in joining the team (including upcoming ninth graders) should contact Mrs. Mattice at FRCTeam6868@ga.hiltoncsd.net. The Robotics Club meets throughout the year and needs high school students interested in mechanical, electrical, design and programming areas. In addition, students interested in graphic design, CAD, advertising, web design, fundraising and promotional aspects of the team are welcome. The theme for next year involves outer space and the new challenge will be revealed in early January 2019. Check out the website at team6868.org.
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