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Team 302 Student Bios

Seniors - Class of 2020

Alex B

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Controls Team

Alex B

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to learn about robotics.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None

What is your college of choice?

University of Michigan

What are three words that describe you?

Attentive, intelligent, Creative

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Nuclear Engineer

What is special about FIRST?

Its unique and gives you an oppurtunity to work on a team as an engineer
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Controls Team

Connor C

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CAD Team

Connor C

Why did you join the team?

I did FLL as a kid, and this is the next step.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Marching Band

What is your college of choice?

MIT

What are three words that describe you?

Leader, Energetic, Laid-back

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Nuclear Engineer

What is special about FIRST?

People getting together and doing stuff they enjoy
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CAD Team

Caleb C

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Systems Team

Caleb C

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to further my experience in building robots.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None

What is your college of choice?

Purdue University

What are three words that describe you?

Responsible, intelligent, Friendly

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Mechanical Engineer

What is special about FIRST?

It's a unique competition that encourages cooperation
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Systems Team

Tommy D

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Tommy D

Why did you join the team?

Because robotics seemed awesome.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None

What is your college of choice?

Undecided

What are three words that describe you?

Technical, funny, Laid-back

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Engineer

What is special about FIRST?

It has a community of awesome people who love robots.
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Jack K

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CAD Team

Jack K

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to expand knowledge of programming and mechanics.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Dance

What is your college of choice?

University of Michigan, Michigan State

What are three words that describe you?

Energetic, enthusiastic, curious

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Video Game Designer
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CAD Team

James "Junior" M

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Project Management / Drive

James "Junior" M

Why did you join the team?

I like math, and robots seemed cool

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Football, Track, wresling, drums

What is your college of choice?

University of Michigan

What are three words that describe you?

Happy, Energetic, on task

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Architect

What is special about FIRST?

It gives a unique experience and is the only well known robotics competitive
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Neethan P

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Software Team

Neethan P

Why did you join the team?

It seemed interesting to me.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Soccer, powerlifting, piano

What is your college of choice?

University of Michigan, Case Western Reserve, University of Chicago

What are three words that describe you?

Laid-back, hard-working, friendly

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Undecided

What is special about FIRST?

Competitions are fascinating to watch.
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Software Team

Jacob S

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Business Team

Jacob S

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to do something fun with my spare time.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None

What is your college of choice?

University of Michigan

What are three words that describe you?

Intelligent, Cautious, curious

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Astrophysicist

What is special about FIRST?

Provides an opportunity unlike any other
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Business Team

Matt S

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Fabrication (FAB) / Strategy

Matthew S

Why did you join the team?

Because it seemed like fun.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Water polo

What is your college of choice?

Undecided

What are three words that describe you?

Hardworking, Social, Caring

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Engineer

What is special about FIRST?

All the thought and effort that is put into FIRST
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Fabrication (FAB) / Strategy

Maria T

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Business Team

Maria T

Why did you join the team?

I like robotics, and wanted to learn about them.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Girl Scouts

What is your college of choice?

Michigan State

What are three words that describe you?

Tough, Intelegent, Fun

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Criminal Analyst

What is special about FIRST?

We're a family in FIRST, and you don't see that in every team.
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Juniors - Class of 2021

Aryan B

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Software Team

Aryan B

Why did you join the team?

to learn more about programming

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

Competitions

What is your planned college major?

Computer Science
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Software Team

Michael B

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Michael B

Why did you join the team?

because I like robotics

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

learning new things

What is your planned college major?

I don't know
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Christopher C

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Software Team

Christopher C

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to practice and improve my programming abilities.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None

What is your college of choice?

Undecided

What are three words that describe you?

Smart, passionate, curious

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Mechanical Engineer
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Software Team

Andrew H

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Software Team

Andrew H

Why did you join the team?

It seemed interesting to me.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Drums, parkour

What is your college of choice?

Undecided

What are three words that describe you?

Thinker, driver, curious

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Undecided
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Software Team

Owen H

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Controls Team

Owen H

Why did you join the team?

inspired by engineering

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

friendships

What is your planned college major?

electrical engineering
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Controls Team

Aiden H

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CAD Team

Aiden H

Why did you join the team?

I wanted to gain experience in building robots.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Youth group

What is your college of choice?

Undecided

What are three words that describe you?

Technical, creative, curious

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Engineer
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Jack M

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Systems Team

Jack M

Why did you join the team?

junior told him to

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

Competitons

What is your planned college major?

forensic science
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Systems Team

Zach R

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CAD Team

Zach R

Why did you join the team?

liked robotics

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

creating CAD for robot

What is your planned college major?

engineering
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CAD Team

Owen R

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Owen R

Why did you join the team?

I've seen robotics competitions since fifth grade, and I loved watching them.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Hockey

What is your college of choice?

Lawrence Tech

What are three words that describe you?

Energetic, outgoing, friendly

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Computer Scientist
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Lucas S

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Business Team

Lucas S

Why did you join the team?

I am interested in Computer Programming and already knew half of the members of the team before I joined

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I was born in Florida while my parents were on vacation

What is special about FIRST?

Although I have not experienced much of it, it seems to be a program that helps students develop skills in trades they may pursue while also teaching them how to be respectful and respectable people

What are your future plans?

I plan on going into Computer Programming and eventually Computer Science, although I do have interests in business

What other extracurriculars do you do?

I am both in the LOHS Marching Band as well as the D&D club
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Business Team

Luke S

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CAD Team

Luke S

Why did you join the team?

college credit

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

designing to overcome challenges

What is your planned college major?

Mechanical engineering
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CAD Team

Grace T

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Grace T

Why did you join the team?

I was on FTC and had a good time.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Bowling

What is your college of choice?

Oakland University

What are three words that describe you?

Creative, smart, accurate

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Aeronautical Engineer
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Isaiah W

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Business Team

Isaiah W

Why did you join the team?

I was on FTC and FLL and that was a good experience.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Football, anime club, powerlifting

What is your college of choice?

Michigan Tech

What are three words that describe you?

positive, friendly, gentle

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Engineer
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Sophmores - Class of 2022

Max A

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FAB Team

Max A

Why did you join the team?

Team work, problem solving

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the people, the shop

What is your planned college major?

nuclear engineering business
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FAB Team

Jackson B

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CAD Team

Jackson B

Why did you join the team?

to gain CAD experience

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

someone is always there to help

What is your planned college major?

Chemical Engineering
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CAD Team

Brianna B

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Controls Team

Brianna B

Why did you join the team?

hands on and looked fun

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the community

What is your planned college major?

Biology/Chemistry
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Controls Team

Madita D

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FAB Team

Madita D

Why did you join the team?

team work and hands on

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the community and team spirit

What is your planned college major?

Aerospace engineering
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FAB Team

AJ G

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Software Team

AJ G

Why did you join the team?

 

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

 

What is your planned college major?

 
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Software Team

Nathan G

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FAB Team

Nathan G

Why did you join the team?

enjoyed ftc

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the mentors

What is your planned college major?

Automotive engineering
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Andrew H

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Systems Team

Andrew H

Why did you join the team?

wanted to continue from ftc

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the game

What is your planned college major?

Engineering
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Systems Team

Andrew H

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Controls Team

Andrew H

Why did you join the team?

to learn about robotics

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the community

What is your planned college major?

Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
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Controls Team

Stephanie K

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Software Team

Stephanie K

Why did you join the team?

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

What is special about FIRST?

What are your future plans?

What other extracurriculars do you do?

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Software Team

AJ P

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CAD Team

AJ P

Why did you join the team?

wanted to

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

robotics

What is your planned college major?

Architecture
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CAD Team

Ella T

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Ella T

Why did you join the team?

because likes building

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

all the people

What is your planned college major?

ok
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Hong Bing T

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Software Team

Hong Bing T

Why did you join the team?

to gain epic robotics experience

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

programming

What is your planned college major?

engineering
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Zoe Y

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CAD Team

Zoe Y

Why did you join the team?

My possible career choice is involved in robotics, so I joined because I wanted to see what that job is like.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I have never broken a bone.

What is special about FIRST?

The opportunity to learn more about engineering.

What are your future plans?

To work in some sort of field that involves CAD.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

None.
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CAD Team

Jae Y

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Project Management / Controls Team

Jae Y

Why did you join the team?

Ftc in sixth grade, Community

What is your favorite part of Team 302?

the community aspect

What is your planned college major?

teaching
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Freshman - Class of 2023

Cate C

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CAD Team

Cate C

Why did you join the team?

I was on a FLL team, then a FTC team, and thought joining FRC could add to my overall robotics experience. Also, robotics experience could help me in my future job.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I can play the flute and piccolo.

What is special about FIRST?

For me, FIRST provided multiple levels of difficulty in robotics as I aged and moved up in the program.

What are your future plans?

I would like to become a genetic engineer one day and be the first in my family to get a PHD.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Symphonic band, marching band and orchestra.
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CAD Team

Kristin C

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Business Team

Kristin C

Why did you join the team?

I really loved the FTC team that I was on, so I decided to continue doing robotics in high school.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I am studying to become trilingual.

What is special about FIRST?

FIRST is a unique opportunity to get into the world of STEM and enter a community of people who enjoy robotics as much as you do.

What are your future plans?

I would like to study business at U of M, then law at my dream school, NYU. After I finish my schooling, I want to be a corporate lawyer and perhaps teach law at a college when I get older.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Forensics, DECA, Thespian Society, Key Club, and Social Inquiry Club. I also volunteer and tutor once a week.
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Business Team

Rowan D

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CAD Team

Rowan D

Why did you join the team?

I was on FTC and really enjoyed my time there, and chose to move on to FRC.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I have 2 cats

What is special about FIRST?

For me I think that FIRST is special because of the opportunity that gives kids for there future in STEM

What are your future plans?

I would like to be involved in STEM but I don't quite know what, probably something with CAD or fabrication.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Powerlifting
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CAD Team

Ben F

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Ben F

Why did you join the team?

I started on FTC, and I enjoyed what I had experienced, and wanted to take it further.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I solve Rubik's Cubes

What is special about FIRST?

The ability to learn about a wide variety of important and applicable skills for your future while at the same time maintaining a fun and competitive spirit

What are your future plans?

I would like to attend university and pursue some sort of math or science related field.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Boy Scouts, Cross Country, Track, Playing French Horn.
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Aika F

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Aika F

Why did you join the team?

It's really fun & a great experience for me.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I like to roller skate

What is special about FIRST?

It's very fun, competitive, and great experience for working with technology and a team

What are your future plans?

I want to attend University of Michigan and get a engineering degree & career

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Cross Country, Trumpet(Campus Band), drawing & painting
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Derek G

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Controls Team

Derek G

Why did you join the team?

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

What is special about FIRST?

What are your future plans?

What other extracurriculars do you do?

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Trent H

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CAD Team

Trent H

Why did you join the team?

It sounded like fun and I had friends that were joining so I joined

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I can easily beat pretty much everyone in the school at Clash Royale

What is special about FIRST?

They have built a company up over a great subject and are just making the community a better place

What are your future plans?

Most likely entrepreneur

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Piano
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CAD Team

Javar J

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Software Team

Javar J

Why did you join the team?

I have been interested in the technology used to make robots and coding

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I'm not good at a lot of the things I do (yet)

What is special about FIRST?

The unique engineering

What are your future plans?

Going into the technology/engineering career and doing computer art or coding

What other extracurriculars do you do?

I play competitive Rocket League (ESports), National Art Honors Society, Bowling, Track, and Dancing
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Software Team

Ethan J

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Controls Team

Ethan J

Why did you join the team?

In 7th grade I got a tour of the high school robotics team, I then learned about the ftc teams and joined

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I have a really phat cat

What is special about FIRST?

The community, I have never seen a group that has such a good and helping community

What are your future plans?

I want to design prosthetics (bioengineering). But I also hope to do a lot of travelling

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Karate and language studey
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Controls Team

Alyssa K

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Software Team

Alyssa K

Why did you join the team?

I was peer pressured in 8th grade, and actually enjoyed it.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I am really into WW2. Especially the Bismarck.

What is special about FIRST?

It opens young people's eyes to the world of engineering, as well as possible careers.

What are your future plans?

I want to design prosthetics (bioengineering.) But I also hope to do a lot of traveling.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Karate and language study.
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Software Team

Sydney M

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Business Team

Sydney M

Why did you join the team?

I have always loved technology, science, and math. I joined the Scripps FTC team in 8th grade, and I liked it so much that I decided to continue in FRC.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I was a girl scout for eight years.

What is special about FIRST?

FIRST robotics is a friendly and supportive community, in which everyone is encouraged to succeed.

What are your future plans?

I plan on going to at least 4-year college, so that I can pursue a career in the business/marketing field.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

"I'm a member of the D&D club."
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Business Team

Cameron S

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Controls Team

Cameron S

Why did you join the team?

I was already on FTC Oakview Cyber Dragons and still had a passion for robotics, I started with Year 1 and still really enjoyed robotics. I still hope to continue with robotics and electrical, I also hope to pursue a career in electrical engineering.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I play Tennis for LOHS

What is special about FIRST?

The whole way of thinking of the word Gracious Professionalism, the whole company is built on that singular word. That whole word is what drives all of the students and mentors to work together and have a successful season.

What are your future plans?

Astrospace Engineer or Electrical Engineer

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Tennis, ski
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Hong Xiang T

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Software Team

Hong Xiang T

Why did you join the team?

because i was interested in building and programing

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

i am in band

What is special about FIRST?

working together and being graciously professional

What are your future plans?

IT systems engineer

What other extracurriculars do you do?

tennis, robotics, and track
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Software Team

Diana T

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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Diana T

Why did you join the team?

It is a possible career choice and I have always enjoyed building and designing. I did robotics as a kid and I always have had a passion for it.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I speak Russian

What is special about FIRST?

Being a part of a team that feels like family.

What are your future plans?

Surgeon/ medical field or engineering field

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Powerlifting, russian school, singing, and developing websites.
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

David T

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David T

Why did you join the team?

To learn and expand my knowledge of first.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I Bowl

What is special about FIRST?

FIRST has taught me alot and is alot of fun

What are your future plans?

To get a scholarship and go to Oakland University for Engineering

What other extracurriculars do you do?

Bowling
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Fabrication (FAB) Team

Caleb W

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Business Team

Caleb W

Why did you join the team?

To participate in robotics, get to go to new places, and hang out with my friends.

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

This summer will be my 6th or 7th summer going on my family's annual baseball roadtrip.

What is special about FIRST?

All the teams and the competitions.

What are your future plans?

To work for Ford as a design engineer.

What other extracurriculars do you do?

N/A
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