The HOT Robotics Team competed in their final competition of the season at the World Championships in Houston, Texas last week. We are so proud of them for such a great season! Congratulations to the following students:
IA West:
Ella Altsman
Jeremy Brei
Vincent Church
Colin Dagg
Charles Decoster
Anna Gilders
Jamie Gnotek
Nicholas Harkenrider
Gus Komisarz
Jessica Leicht
Nicholas Marinescu
Anoksha Panchakshari
Reuben Pena
Andreas Petre
Eddie Petre
Miles Pilgeram
Heidi Pilgeram
Ethan Rakestraw
Marina Sitto
Brooke Stec
Amelie Strickfaden
Asher Tyner
Ryan Urbance
Mitunkrishna Velmurugan
Noah Wells
Petere Willner
Aiden Zemblaku
Lakeland:
Benjamin Bishop
Stephen Grix
Levi Harvey
Micah Harvey
Nick Heinrich
Carter Leslie
Owen Senk
Maya Vivio
Evan Whipple
Milford:
Annika Biondo-Smith
Catherine Buck
Victor Buehler
Ren Earl
Nolan Field
Nathan Forman
Addison (Ace) Grosser
Full Press Release from Marina Sitto:
In the heart of Houston, Texas, from April 17 to April 20, the 2024 FIRST® Robotics World Championship reached its crescendo. Echoing the excitement of the "Crescendo" season's culmination, teams from all corners of the world gathered, united by their shared passion for innovation and competition. In this electrifying atmosphere, the Heroes of Tomorrow and their fellow competitors stood ready to showcase their ingenuity and teamwork, eager to leave a lasting impression with their extraordinary performances.
The HOT team commenced the competition in the Milstein division alongside 75 other teams. They secured victories in 4 out of 10 qualifier matches, finishing the day as the 53rd highest-ranking team. Despite encountering minor issues with the trap mechanism, the team swiftly address them, impressing the third seed alliance and leading to our selection as the second pick by Team 3539 - Byting Bulldogs. Cooperatively, they selected Team 4063 - TriKzR4Kidz for playoffs.
After an impressive performance in the semi-finals, the alliance faced unexpected challenges that prevented them from advancing to the finals. Despite this setback, the dedication, teamwork, and innovative spirit displayed by the Heroes of Tomorrow and their alliance partners left a lasting impression on all who witnessed their journey at the 2024 FIRST® Robotics World Championship.
After the intense competition, the HOT team returned home, not only with memories of their remarkable journey but also with a sense of curiosity about the past. After opening a time capsule created 25 years ago by HOT Team members from 1999, the team was able to experience a firsthand glimpse into their rich history. Inside the capsule, they discovered a treasure of artifacts, photographs, and handwritten notes, each telling a story of the team's beginnings and evolution over the years. As they reflected on their journey at the 2024 FIRST® Robotics World Championship and the discoveries from the time capsule, the HOT team felt more inspired and united than ever.