The
two LMS Robotics teams, from Lincoln Middle School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois were
well represented at the Illinois FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Northern
Championship Tournament (NCT), held January 16 at Elgin Community College
in Elgin, Illinois. LMS Robotics
Teams, Team 492, Department of Detritus and Team 493, Geekosks, were among
64 teams from the northern region competing in the daylong event
showcasing the work all the teams accomplished since late August, when
this years’ Challenge, Trash Trek, was announced.
Teams also compete in four Robot performance rounds, using an autonomous robot, designed, built and programmed by the team. On the Trash Trek Robot Competition field all the teams attempt to score as many points as possible in a match lasting 2:30. Team 492, The Department of Detritus, advanced to the NCT by winning the Robot Design Award at the Mount Prospect “A” Qualifier Tournament, held on December 5, 2015. At the NCT, they were awarded the 2nd Place Champions Award. The Champions Award recognizes teams that embody the FIRST LEGO League experience, by fully embracing the Core Values while achieving excellence and innovation in both the Robot Game and Project. The Department of Detritus scored 527 points in the Robot performance rounds, putting them in 7th place out of the 64 teams competing. Department of Detritus team members include: 8th Graders Mackenzie M., John J., Alex J., and Paul M., 7th Graders Caitlin K. and Sam B., and 6th Graders, Joey D., Nick G., Lea C. and Claire G. The team is coached by Mr. Jamie Beedy and Mr. David Roe. Team 493, Geekosks, advanced to the Northern Championship Tournament by winning the highest award given, the Champions Award, at the Mount Prospect “B” Qualifier Tournament, held on December 5, 2015. . At the NCT, they were awarded the Teamwork Award. This award recognizes the team able to accomplish more together than they could as individuals through shared goals, strong communication, effective problem solving and excellent time management. In the Robot performance, the Geekosks finished in 27th place with a high score of 411 points. Geeksosk team members include: 8th Graders Ben P., Kyle E., Jack D. and Tommie M.; 7th Graders Charlie S. and Claire G.; and 6th graders Maeve M., Nick D., Joey E. and Julia J. The team is coached by Mrs. Kerry Molina and Mr. Jason Domke. LMS Robotics is a school based team from Lincoln Middle School in Mount Prospect, Illinois sponsored by 7th grade Science and Social Studies teacher, Ms. Kristen Kaage and school principal, Mr. Jason Kaiz. This is the 10th consecutive year at least one team of the two school teams has advanced to the FLL Illinois State Finals.
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