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The Red Plague
FRC® Team 3010 |
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Abby, Kristen, Alek, Willis, Austin, Carri, Kathryn, Ian, Danni, Alan, Tyler, Calvin, Matt, Becca, Bryce, Audrey, Anna
Mentors:
Tim Garber, Janine Hebenthal, Andy Lechard, Joseph Orr, Jon Scowden, Michelle Trumble, Scott Trumble
Students
Abby Return to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in Robotics
Subgroup: Animation
What are you in outside of robotics?
4-H, Band, Choir, Drama Club
What do you like about robotics?
"I love the competition and being part of the cheering crowd."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I like meeting people from other teams and being loud at the Buckeye Regional. It's so fun!"
KristenReturn to top
Grade 10
Attends Centerburg High School
1st year in Robotics
Subgroup: Chassis
What are you in outside of robotics?
Band, Gold, Softball
What do you like about robotics?
"I like robotics because it's fun to be with friends. I also like seeing how all of my hard work turns out in the end."
AlekReturn to top
Grade 10
Homeschool and Attends Centerburg High School
2nd year in Robotics
Subgroup: Game components
What are you in outside of robotics?
Band, Track, FFA, Football
What do you like about robotics?
"I like being with Ian."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I am excited to see the other teams' robots, and how they play the game."
WillisReturn to top
Grade 10
Attends Centerburg High School
3rd year in robotics
Subgroup: Chassis/Drive Train
What do you like about robotics?
"I like that I can help build stuff and give out ideas."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I get to travel for the first time without my parents."
AustinReturn to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in robotics
Subgroups: Game components, Game strategy
What are you involved in outside of robotics?
Baseball, Band, Golf, Ski Club
What do you like about robotics?
"I enjoy the variety in the competition each year as well as the design process and the competition itself."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"The Buckeye Regional is one of the largest regionals in the nation so the competition is always tough and diverse."
CarriReturn to top
Grade 11
Attends Centerburg High School
3rd year in Robotics
Subgroup: Programming
What are you involved in outside of robotics?
Volleyball, Speech and debate, Choir, Ski club
What do you like about robotics?
"I like the challenge of solving a problem."
What do like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I like the atmosphere, meeting new people, and the excitement of the competition."
KathrynReturn to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in Robotics
Subgroup: Marketing
What are you involved in outside of robotics?
Band, National Honors Society, Choir, Praise Band
What do you like about robotics?
"I like hanging out with my friends and feeling like I have accomplished something."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"It's a really charged atmosphere and the competition is really fun. I like meeting other teams. It's also great when we do really well."
IanReturn to top
Grade 10
Attends Centerburg High School
2nd year in Robotics
Subgroup: Lifter/Grabber
What are you in outside of robotics?
Band, Baseball, Golf, Basketball, Journalism
What do you like about robotics?
"I like that it is fun and everyone is welcome."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I have never gone before, but I think it will be fun."
DanniReturn to top
Grade 11
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in robotics
Subgroup: Programming
What are you in outside of robotics?
Track, Golf, Snowboarding and Skiing, Swimming
What do you like about robotics?
"I like learning new stuff about programming so maybe I will be able to program my own robot one day. I like to miss school to go the competition."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"Missing school."
AlanReturn to top
Grade 9
Homeschooled
2nd year in Robotics
Subgroup: Chassis/Drive Train
What are you in outside of robotics?
YMCA Soccer
What do you like about robotics?
"I like the engineering."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I like seeing all the other teams' ideas."
TylerReturn to top
Grade 11
Attends Centerburg High School
3rd year in Robotics
Subgroup: Mini-bot
What are you in outside of robotics?
4-H, Showing Horses
What do you like about robotics?
"Everything is great!"
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I like that we won last year."
CalvinReturn to top
Grade 11
Attends Centerburg High School
2nd year in Robotics
Subgroups: Lifter Grabber, Animation
What are you in outside of robotics?
Baseball, Cross Country, Boy scouts
What do you like about robotics?
"I get to design my own things and then build them."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I get to miss school."
MattReturn to top
Grade 10
Attends Centerburg High School
1st year in Robotics
Game Componants
What are you in outside of robotics?
4-H, FFA
What do you like about robotics?
"I like being with Ian."
BeccaReturn to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in Robotics
Subgroup: Electronics
What are you in outside of robotics?
4-H, Trap Shooting, Band, Choir, Drama
What do you like about robotics?
"I like that you can take a problem and create something that does it all for you."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I like seeing the robots the other teams built and how each one plays the game differently. Every team is so competitive. It is a thrill."
BryceReturn to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in Robotics
Subgroups: Game Components, Design
What are you in outside of robotics?
Boy scouts, Ski club, Drama, Marching/Concert Band, National Honors Society, Journalism, Work
What do you like about robotics?
"I enjoy the practical uses of technology and mathematics. It is also fun to build robots."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I like the energy of everyone there and being with fellow nerds."
AudreyReturn to top
Grade 12
Attends Centerburg High School
4th year in Robotics
Subgroup: Chassis/Drive Train
What are you in outside of robotics?
Track and field, Band, Fencing, Dog shows
What do you like about robotics?
"I like the feeling of accomplishment when you can point at something on the robot and say 'I made that,' or 'that was my idea'. Also the
competitions are so much fun to be a part of and you make lots of friends while at the regional."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional
"I enjoy the positive, friendly atmosphere at the Buckeye Regional. Even though the teams are competitive we still treat them as friends and help
them out when needed."
AnnaReturn to top
Grade 11
Attends Centerburg High School
2nd Year in Robotics
Subgroups: Chassis/Drive Train, Marketing
What are you involved in outside of robotics?
Band, Choir, Fusion Youth Group, Savvy Riders 4-H Club, Ski Club
What do you like about robotics?
"I love being a part of a team, and the fact that we all have common interests makes it all that much better!"
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I have never been, but I'm looking forward to it! I am excited to see all the other team's ideas and robots."
MentorsReturn to top
Tim GarberReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Subgroups: Electrical, Programming
Why did you become a mentor?
"To encourage students to explore science and engineering because they are so important to our society."
What do you like about mentoring?
"I like seeing the kids becoming more and more confident in their abilities."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I like the excitement of the competition."
Janine HebenthalReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Subgroups: Marketing
Why did you become a mentor?
"I became a mentor to support my childrens' decision to be on the team. I also like working with teens. I enjoy using the talents I have to contribute to the success of the team; and I believe in the mission of FIRST."
What do you like about mentoring?
"I love the students and the other mentors. This is a great bunch of people."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I like cheering on the team, hanging out with Mrs. Trumble, those great Wolstein Center lunches, and early morning cheering with Abby."
Andy LechardReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Position: Treasurer
Why did you become a mentor?
"I became a mentor to terrorize students and to keep an eye on Danni so she doesn't talk to boys."
What do you like about mentoring?
"I like surfing the web with George."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I like having time off work to nap in the arena."
Joseph OrrReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Subgroup: Chassis/Drive Train
Why did you become a mentor?
"My kids."
What do you like about mentoring?
"The kids. Especially Audrey."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"All the other ideas the other teams came up with that we did not."
Jon ScowdenReturn to top
1st year mentoring
Subgroup: Mini-bot
Why did you become a mentor?
"My son Tyler is on the team and it allows me to help him learn while I'm also learning."
What do you like about mentoring?
"I like seeing the kids working together, not as individals, but as a team. These kids are truly some of the smartest kids I've ever met."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"It is exciting, loud, and flashy, but it is interesting to see the sportsmanship the teams show toward each other."
Michelle TrumbleReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Subgroup: Chassis/Drive Train, Scheduling meals, Making the robot bumpers
Why did you become a mentor?
"I became a mentor because my whole family is involved and I enjoy working with the kids."
What do you like about mentoring?
"I enjoy helping the students learn new skills that will be valuable for their future."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I enjoy watching the competition and cheering for our team."
Scott TrumbleReturn to top
3rd year mentoring
Subgroup: Senior Mentor, Team founder
Why did you become a mentor?
"I thought Centerburg should have a team."
What do you like about mentoring?
"Nothing. I hate mentoring, and I hate the children. Actually, the things we don't have to help with anymore are rewarding. Its great when the kids can do something on their own."
What do you like about the Buckeye Regional?
"I like the excitement of the competition."