The Warlocks in Lockport Old Home Week Parade
A bunch of the team turned out on a hot and muggy Saturday to show our team spirit in the Lockport Old Home Week Parade. The hardy members walked from Eastern Niagara Hospital on East Ave. to Ida Fritz Park on Park Ave.
A huge turnout of parade watchers was lined up along the route to see the parade and we showed off our two robots to the city.
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Relay For Life a Sucess
The Warlocks had a great time supporting Relay For Life this weekend. A substantial amount of money was raised by the team for the American Cancer Society.
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Help the Warlocks help others with Relay For Life
The team has decided to participate in the Relay For Life, a benefit for the American Cancer Society this summer. The event will be held June 19 - 20, 2010 from 2pm to 6am at the Emmet Belknap Track.
Relay For Life is a team fundraiser where groups walk for 16 hours, overnight, to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. The Warlocks will be working as a team, keeping at least one member on the track the whole time.
Besides the relay, there are many other fun activities and events while it goes on. The Warlocks hope to have a tent to display information on our team and even have our robot there. Maybe we can even do a lap with the robot?!?
Team members can help out by participating in the relay. Familys and friends can help as well by sponsoring out team members through pledges. For more information and to sign up/pledge please visit the Warlocks Relay for Life web page.
Warlocks Awards & Sponsor Appreciation Dinner Held
An annual tradition was observed this week as we held our awards dinner. Outstanding students were recognized for their contributions to the team, as well as congratulating our graduating seniors, many of who are slated to attend an array of prominent colleges next year.
We also took time to thank and acknowledge our many sponsors for their support and belief in our program.
Following some video recaps of the season and our work, and a buffet dinner, students invited sponsors and family members to try their hand at driving a robot. We had both the current Breakaway robot from this year, and last year's robot in operation as well. It was fun to see the two robots pass balls back and forth.
Team Members Chosen Quality Students
Two members of The Warlocks were among those recognized by Lockport High School as "Quality Students." They are among 36 students honored for their acheivements while at LHS in all areas as well-rounded students committed to their school, community and families.
Warlocks, Emily Donovan and James Quirk represented the team in this select group. The Quality Students were honored at a dinner at the Cornell Cooperative Extension on Wednesday March 31.
Team 1507 elects Officers for next season
The Student Leaders for the 2010-2011 Season have been elected.
- President: Eric V.
- Vice President: Brian S.
- Treasurer: Sami G.
- Secretary: Colin S.
Thanks to all who ran for these offices. Please support your officers and help them do a good job.
Warlocks Receive Awards at Fingerlakes
Our team attended the FIRST Fingerlakes Regional Competition held at the RIT Gordon Field House on March 4-6, 2010. We played well and advanced to the final rounds, only to be eliminated in the Quarter-Finals.
But the Warlocks did not go home empty-handed. We were recognized for our work with two awards: the Engineering Excellence Award sponsored by Delphi, and the Excellence in Design Award sponsored by Autodesk.
Despite our successes, we were not chosen to go to the Nationals in Atlanta and had not been entered in any other regionals, so our season is over. A possible off-season trip to an unofficial competition is being discussed.
Warlocks Rock Penfield Rally
Image Courtesy Al Gritzmacher.
February 23, 2010 - The Warlocks made their presence known at the annual Penfield Rally held this weekend. After a good number of practice matches The Warlocks are confident that they will be able to take on the competitors at the Finger Lakes Regional.
Penfield Rally February 21
Image Courtesy Al Gritzmacher
February 12, 2010 - The Warlocks will be attending the sixth-annual Rochester Rally held at Penfield High School. Local teams are allowed to attend this pre-ship event to test out their robots and get feedback from other teams. A full field will be provided for an accurate game simulation. This event will be held on Sunday the 21st and will run from 11 AM to 3 PM. Departure, arrival, and return times will be posted soon.
The Warlocks on AM 1340 WLVL
by Stephen Yoder
Image Courtesy WLVL
Feb. 2, 2010 - The Warlocks will be teaming up with the Circuit Stompers, Newfane High Schools FIRST Robotics Team, on Friday February 5 to promote the message of FIRST and the Finger Lakes Regional via the airwaves of AM 1340, WLVL. Be sure to tune in to WLVL, 1340 on the dial, on Friday February 5 at 11:15am or listen live here online.
UPDATE: The interview can now be heard here. http://media.libsyn.com/media/docwu/Warlocks-Dialog-WLVL-Track_2.mp3
2010 FIRST Game Released
by Stephen Yoder
Image Courtesy FIRST
Jan 7, 2010 - The 2010 FRC Competition has been released. FIRST Breakaway incorporates the sport of soccer into the robotics world. The game animation can be seen here The Game manual can be found here. Good Luck Teams!
Warlocks Receive Grant from Jane Corwin
by Stephen Yoder
Al Gritzmacher/Mentor
Jan 5, 2010 - The Warlocks were recently notified that through the efforts of Jane Corwin, they have been awarded a state grant for $5,000. The Warlocks, pictured above with NYS Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, would like to express their gratitude to the entire New York State assembly for their support.
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