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BHS Robotics Team at FIRST Robotics World Championships. They are wearing blue t-shirts and holding a winning banner.
The Bensalem High School Robotics Team, the Fightin’ Robotic Owls, recently competed at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Detroit, where they won their division and went on to play the 5 other division winners for the Championship.
 
 
“It was amazing to drive the robot for the past 3 seasons. Especially in a season as good this.” said senior and drive team member Eric Rosenberg. “I’m happy that the last time I've driven for 5401 ended up being in the finals at World.”
 
After struggling with mechanical problems in early qualifying matches, the team was able to make the playoffs and went on to win it. They were excited to be playing in the finals where they knew they would be going up against some of the top teams in the world from 12 countries. After a round robin finals tournament, the team finished with a 2-1-2 record and finished as World Championship Semi-Finalists. Head Coach Kevin McKay explained, “For those not all the way up to speed on the complex world of FIRST, but if you follow college basketball: We won our conference tournament (District Championship, April 6), got a bid to the NCAA Tournament (World Championships), and made the final four (Division Championships), and only narrowly missed the final 2!”
 
“It was amazing to attend World Championships and see all the effort everyone put in over the season pay off,” said freshman, Adriana Presiado. “Going to Detroit and seeing all the other teams there from around the world was an experience I will never forget.”
 
Although their competition season is over, the Fightin’ Robotic Owls will be hard at work planning for their free summer camp, which provides students in grades 7-9 with hands on experience designing, building and programming robots, as well as experience with CADD and manufacturing.
 
If you'd like to contribute towards the team's mission of promoting and supporting STEM education at all levels both in Bensalem Township School District, and in their community as a whole, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the team, or sign up to be a Coach/Mentor (STEM experience/background not required.)
 
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