"To be completely honest, I was kind of nervous when I first joined the robotics team. It soon became clear that I had no reason to worry. The team was very welcoming and by the time I had finished the training, I felt like I was already an integrated part of the team.”
Our sponsors are absolutely crucial to the success of our team. Each company we partner with provides us with tremendous support in the form of monetary donations or parts.
Team 971 meets after school until approximately 5:30 PM, 10:00 AM to 5:30PM on Saturdays, and 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM on Sundays during the 6-week build season, from the beginning of January to the middle of February. Specifics are available on our calendar.
FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a fantastic program that gives students hands-on experience in engineering and technology. Students develop skills with machinery; generate ideas for solving difficult problems; produce results under time pressure; work together as a team; and learn “gracious professionalism” as they compete with teams from other schools.
