We are an all-girls, community-based FIRST Tech Challenge team based in Herndon, Virginia.
Our rookie year was in 2023. We currently have 14 members. We strive to encourage STEM and make the robotics and community more welcoming for other girls.Â
Roles: Team Captain, Code, Build, Outreach, Portfolio
Why I joined robotics: My older brother did it before and it seemed fun
Favorite part of robotics: Going to tournaments and seeing other teams
Hobbies: Dance, piano
Roles: Build, Driver
Why I joined robotics: To try something new and see friends
Favorite part of robotics: Driving the robot
Hobbies: Tennis
Roles: Treasurer, CAD, Outreach, Driver, Portfolio
Why I joined robotics: I had done FLL before and the team seemed fun
Favorite part of robotics: Driving the robot
Hobbies: Debate
Roles: Build, Code, Portfolio
Why I joined robotics: As a fun extracurricular
Favorite part of robotics: The people
Hobbies: Volleyball
Roles: Build, Outreach, Social Media, Driver, Portfolio
Why I joined robotics: Wanted to try something new and add a fun extracurricular
Favorite part of robotics: When we win
Hobbies: Field hockey
Roles: Code
Why I joined robotics: I saw my older sister do robotics when I was younger and thought it seemed cool
Favorite part of robotics: Watching us and other teams compete at tournaments
Hobbies: Dance
Roles: Outreach, Social Media
Why I joined robotics: "Joined for Anna, stayed for the team"
Favorite part of robotics: Team spirit and getting to be creative
Hobbies: Dance, art
Roles: Build, Outreach
Why I joined robotics: I was interested in new hobbies
Favorite part of robotics: Brainstorming ideas for new designs
Hobbies: Music, tennis, art
Roles: Code
Why I joined robotics: It sounded like fun and I'm interested in STEM
Favorite part of robotics: Getting to drive and program the robot after build is finished
Hobbies: Rhythmic gymnastics
Roles: Code
Why I joined robotics: It seemed like a fun extracurricular
Favorite part of robotics: Seeing the robot perform at competitions
Hobbies: Debate
Roles: Outreach, Portfolio
Why I joined robotics: It was a fun opportunity to learn some new skills like programming, design, and building
Favorite part of robotics: Spending time with others on the team
Hobbies: Dance, reading, baking
Roles: CAD, Outreach
Why I joined robotics: To learn something new and spend time with friends
Favorite part of robotics: Seeing the completed robot after build is finished
Hobbies: Debate
Roles: Outreach
Why I joined robotics: Wanted to learn new skills and improve my coding skills
Favorite part of robotics: Learning new things
Hobbies: Cheer, basketball
Roles: Code
Why I joined robotics: It seemed like a fun activity
Favorite part of robotics: Working with code
Hobbies: Dance, piano
Gaithersburg MD Qualifier:
Inspire Award 1st Place
Haymarket VA Qualifier:
Think Award 1st Place
Moorefield WV 1 Qualifier:
Think Award 1st Place
CHS-DC Jackson Reed Qualifier:
Design Award 1st Place
CHS-VA Harrisonburg Qualifier 2:
Innovate Award 3rd Place
CHS-MD APL Qualifier:
Semifinalist Team
