“We are the only sport that every kid in school can participate in and then turn pro.”
-- Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST
Team 9662 Individual Supporters (2024 Season)
Chris Princing (Award & Sports)
An anonymous donor who made support buttons for the team (see week 8).
What Do "Robotics" Teams Do?
FIRST robotics competitions combine the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams, while also fundraising to meet their goals, designing a team “brand,” and advancing respect and appreciation for STEM within the local community.
Why Robotics?
The mission of FIRST ("For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology") is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
VLHS Robotics: Team 9662 -- "Building on Christ"
If you are a student interested in the Valley Lutheran Robotics Team, a business partner or individual donor wondering how you can support the team, a potential mentor with skills and wisdom to share, or if you would simply like more information, please contact coach Kevin Streeter (kstreeter@vlhs.com)