Jacob Garrity- Senior
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
I loved FLL. It taught me so much about programming and robotics, and I got to spend a lot of time with new people and make new friends.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the programming sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I have always had a love for programming, computer science, and I like trying to figure out the new languages.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined FTC to challenge myself and to meet new people. I also joined to be apart of a very interesting team and to create something new this season.
Corey Roberts- Senior
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
Yes, I really enjoyed my experience in FLL including my trip to San Diego, CA because we won the local tournament.
What is your role within the team?
I am a part of the building sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I enjoy designing and building robots as well as engineering new parts and ideas.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined because I enjoyed FLL and wanted to do something similar. It is also a very good life experience that I will remember forever.
Andie McCulough- Junior
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
Yes. I participated in FLL for all three years of middle school and I got the opportunity to travel to Arkansas for an international competition when I was in 8th grade. I enjoyed being apart of an FLL team and learning how to program and solve problems.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the branding sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I chose this role because I wanted to help develop the team's brand and presence in the community.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined FTC because I enjoyed being a part of FLL.
Robert Lazer- Junior
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
Yes, my experience with FLL was very positive. FLL helped enhance my skill sets, including working in a team and problem solving. I had a lot of fun doing FLL as well.
What is your role within the team?
My role within the team is programming.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I chose to help with the programming because I'm interested in becoming a software engineer, and being able to program is required for this career.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined FTC to gain experience to prepare for my future career, and this is a great opportunity for me. I had already participated in FLL, so I decided to try FTC.
Abbie George- Sophomore
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
I was not previously involved in FLL.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the building sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I chose this role because I wanted to help design the layout of the robot and design pieces of the robot.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined because I've been fascinated with robots since I can remember and FTC will help me with my future goals.
Sydney Solnosky- Sophomore
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
I was not involved with FLL in the past.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the branding sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I chose this role because I am interested in creating websites and helping with social media.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined because I like doing robotics and I thought it would be good to try.
Annaliese Niebauer- Sophomore
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
Yes, I found it to be really fun and beneficial.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the programming sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I wanted to try something new this season that requires me to think critically and apply new skills.
Why did you join FTC?
FLL was an awesome experience, but I aged out. I still wanted to participate in FIRST Robotics, and our school had recently created a team, so I applied.
Cody Roberts- Sophomore
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
I have previously participated on FLL for 3 years. My team my second year advanced to Arkansas and my last year we advanced to worlds at Detroit.
What is your role within the team?
I am on the building sub-team.
Why did you choose to do this role?
I wanted to get experience in building and design.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined FTC because it is a good experience and will give me the experience I will need in the future.
Evan Garrity- Freshman
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
Yes, I was involved in FLL in the past. My team consisted of five guys and a girl. We did really well in FLL and it was good.
What is your role within the team?
I am in the building sub-team.
Why did you choose this role?
It sounded like something I would be good at. Plus it could improve my skills.
Why did you join FTC?
I thought it was something that intrigued me.
Deklan Estep- Freshman
Were you involved in FLL in the past? If so, how was your experience?
I was involved in the past, and it was very fun to be a part of.
What is your role within the team?
I am in the programming sub-team.
Why did you choose this role?
I have always been interested in programming.
Why did you join FTC?
I joined because I loved FLL so much I wanted to take it a step further.
