Silicon Valley Regional Recap

by Rebecca Berggren | Oct 25, 2013 | Blog, Featured News, Silicon Valley

Congratulations to ALL Teams, Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Friends and Family members who participated in the Silicon Valley Regional and helped to create an exciting and memorable weekend. cheap iphone xr case outlet iphone xs case outlet uk The following teams and individuals earned top honors at the Regional and will be going on to compete at the Championships in St. Louis in April. We wish them the best of luck! Regional Chairman’s Award Team 604, Quixilver – San Jose, CA The Silicon Valley Chairman’s Award represents the true spirit of FIRST. Iphone 8 case It honors the team that best serves as a model for other teams to emulate and that embodies the goals of FIRST. It remains FIRST’s most prestigious team award. cheap iphone 8 case cheap iphone 7 case The Chairman’s Award is presented to the team judged to have the most significant measurable impact of its partnerships among its participants, school, and community over a sustained period, not just a single build season or school year. The winner is able to demonstrate progress towards FIRST’s mission of transforming our culture. The recipient will be invited to the FIRST Championship where it will compete for the Chairman’s Award against the winners from all the other qualifying events. iphone 8 case outlet uk cheap iphone xr case iphone xs case for sale Here’s what the Judges had to say –

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Engineering Inspiration Team 233, Team Pink – Rockledge/Cocoa Beach, FL The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team’s school and community. iphone xs case outlet uk Iphone 8 case This team will advance to the Championships and receive a $5000 grant toward registration. cheap iphone 7 case outlet Here’s what the judges had to say –

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Regional Winners Team 254, Cheesy Poofs, San Jose,CA Team 118, Robonauts League City, TX Team 1967, Janksters San Jose, CA   Rookie All-Star Award Team 4543, Apollo Robotics from San Jose, CA This award celebrates a 1st year team demonstrating an early but strong partnership effort, implementing the mission of FIRST. cheap iphone 8 case outlet Its winner understands what FIRST is really trying to accomplis
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“Reaching out applies to more that extending robot arms up the pyramid. cheap iphone xs case outlet This team started from scratch, going far beyond their circumstances and experience to touch classmates, familes, community and other teams. cheap iphone 8 case outlet iphone 7 case outlet iphone 7 case outlet iphone 7 case outlet They propelled themselves and those around them, fielding a multi-funtional robot. cheap iphone xs case online iphone 8 case for sale Apollo is synonymous with inspiration and so is this team. iphone xr case for sale The Rookie All-Star Award goes to Team 4543, Apollo Robotics.”

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“One essay described a mentor who does it all. This mentor guides his students in mechanical, electrical and software design while still finding the time to mentor other teams in all aspects of an FRC team. cheap iphone xr case outlet iphone 7 case This mentor has a vision for the broader scope of FIRST and has remained involved in FLL while still serving as a key volunteer at regional events. He continues to mentor long after his son has graduated. iphone xs case on sales This mentor truly brings out the best in everyone. Please join us in congratulating the 2013 Silicon Valley Woodie Flowers Finalist Award winner from Team 604, Dr. John Best.”

  Dean’s List Finalist: Honoring FIRST Student Superstars FIRST Dean’s List Finalist #1 – Tiffany Chen, Team 4765 – Los Altos Hills, CA FIRST Dean’s List Finalist #2 – Brian Silverman, Team 971 – Mountain View, CA In an effort to recognize the leadership and dedication of FIRST’s most outstanding FRC students, the Kamen family sponsors an award for selected top students known as the FIRST Dean’s List. iphone 8 case on sales This award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school, as well as their community. cheap iphone xs case online cheap iphone xr case online FIRST Dean’s List Finalists will compete at the championship for the FIRST Dean’s List. iphone xs case on sales iphone xs case for sale     Additional Awards Congratulations to the Teams and individuals that earned the remaining awards at the Silicon Valley Regional! See the list here. iphone xs case on sales cheap iphone xr case outlet iphone xs case outlet uk Share Your Stories! We hope you too had a profound experience at the Silicon Valley. cheap iphone xr case outlet We’d love to hear your stories. iphone 8 case on sales Please consider sharing them with us here in the comments below or on our facebook page.