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Robotics Scores Big in World Competition

Congratulations to Calvert Hall Robotics Teams 5588C and 5588R for competing in the 2015 Vex Robotics World Championship in Louisville, KY on April 16-18, 2015.
The largest event of its kind hosted 450 of the best robotics teams from across the globe in 5 divisions. Team 5588R (Spiro Swanson '15, Nick Townsley '17, Howard Brown '17 and Will Jeffreys '17) finished with an 8-2 record in 9th place out of 90 teams in the Engineering Division and had the honor of being an alliance captain. Team 5588C (Chris Iler '15, Shravan Sanjiv '15, Casey Borror '17 and George Hughey '15) scored an outstanding 10th highest 510 points in the Technology division and posted respectable scores for 33rd place in robot driver skills and 41st place in programming skills.  Great job teams!
 
 
 
Thanks to parents Mr. Ron Jeffreys, Mrs. Sheila Borror, Mr. Tom Iler and Mrs. Karen Thomas for traveling to Louisville to support the team. The climax of the World event came with the announcement of the new Vex game for 2015-2016 "Nothing But Net."  Links to the video and game rules are:
 
 
Mrs. Brown, Team Moderator, adds, "Mr. Borror, Mr. Taddiken and I are extremely proud of the achievements of all CHC robotics teams during the 2014-2015 Skyrise season.  With all 6 of our robots making the Maryland State Championship, our program has gained a well earned reputation as one of the premier robotics teams in the state.  We are proud and honored to work with such an inspirational and talented group of students and parents.  Thanks for your confidence, enthusiasm and support throughout the year and in the future.  I'm already looking forward to another successful season with "Nothing But Net."   Go Hall!"
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