News : VS Robotics Team wins Motivate Award

VSHS Robotics Team members pose with the Motivate Award.

VSHS Robotics Team members compete; they earned the Motivator Award.

On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Vinton-Shellsburg Robotics team competed at a qualifying tournament in Cedar Falls. The team, coached by Marsha Furlong, earned the Motivate Award. Team members include Kendra Peterson, Chris Ahlmeyer, Sydney Walker, Nic Stout and Jacob Isbell.

Below are the judges’ statements about the Motivate Award”

This Judged Award celebrates the team that exemplifies the essence of the FIRST Tech Challenge competition through team spirit and enthusiasm. This team shows their spirit through costumes and fun outfits, a team cheer or outstanding spirit, or through their collective efforts to make FIRST known throughout their school or community.

Here is what the judges have to say about the winner of this award:

You help MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS to learn and play. You’ve been helping teams LIVE LONG AND PROSPER all day. Your support for the FTC ENTERPRISE leads the way.

The Motivate Award is presented to Team 3548, Vinton-Shellsburg Robotics, Vinton, IA.