About the Program
East High School is proud to offer robotics club.
Students who possess a strong interest in all thing’s technology—including working with tools, web design, science, photography/videography editing, programming, public speaking, writing, and business—are encouraged to participate in robotics club. Through involvement in robotics club, students learn valuable life skills including problem-solving, visual programming, and perseverance.
First Tech Challenge
The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is designed for students in grades 7–12 to compete head to head, by designing, building, and programming a robot to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The robot kit is Android-based, and it is programmed using Java, the Blocks programming interface, or other Android programming systems. Teams, with the guidance of coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on innovative, sound engineering principles. Awards are given for robot performance as well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments.
Active Members
7258 Epsilon Robotics
Garrett Thompson, Garret Burnight, Dylan Gibbs, Ben Kleber, & Colin Kavanaugh
7259 VOID Robotics
Xander Johnson, Brayden Fawcett, Emily Martin, Logan Ruby, & James DeBates
24711 Nova Robotics
Jaxson Austin, Trustin Do, Lee Cullison, & Abbey Tackett
Notable Achievements
Epsilon Robotics
2024 - World Championship Qualifier, Iowa Championship Overall Champion, Iowa Championship Gold Division Champion, League Championship Finalist
2023 - Iowa Championship Gold Division Semifinalist, Super Qualifier Champion, League Championship Champion
2022 - Iowa Championship Overall Champion, Iowa Championship Black Division Champion, Super Qualifier Champion, League Championship Champion
2021 - (Remote Season) - Iowa Championship Qualifier
2020 - World Championship Qualifier, Iowa Championship Overall Finalist, Iowa Championship Black Division Champion, Super Qualifier Finalist, League Championship Finalist
VOID Robotics
2024 - Iowa Championship Qualifier, League Championship Finalist
2023 - Super Qualifier Semifinalist, League Championship Champion
2022 - Iowa Championship Gold Division Semifinalist, Super Qualifier Champion, League Championship Champion
2021 - (Remote Season) - Iowa Championship Qualifier
2020 - Iowa Championship Gold Division Semifinalist, Super Qualifier Finalist, League Championship Finalist
Meet the Advisor
Trevor Miller
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