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WELCOME
TO
WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL
ROBOTICS

FIRST Robotics is an organization that brings people in communities together through STEM and robotics in a fun, friendly, inclusive, and engaging environment. It is a world wide organization. FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. The FIRST organization has an immense impact on our school and community along with many others across the country. To learn more about FIRST Robotics, and what they're about, head on over to firstinspires.org.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We are the Bay City Western High School Robotics Team 5603, The Warrior Bots. We are in our 9th year competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition. This year's theme is Charged Up!
MENTORS
Nick Staudacher
Tommie Smith


Coach
Coach

Shannon Ahrens
Mentor


Travis Parent
Programming Mentor

Thomas Smith
John Potts
Mentor
Mentor

Mike Rapelje
Programming Mentror

Greg Jacobs
Build Mentor

Amber Rapelje
Mentor



ABOUT
Our MISSION STATEMENT...
Our Mission is to expand our knowledge about science and technology by being a part of a Robotics Team that teaches us build science, engineering, technology skills, allows us to use artistic creativity, and fosters life capabilities including: teamwork, communication, and leadership.
OUR TEAM
PAST AWARDS
Our team is separated into 3 divisions, Build Team, Programming, and Robotics Resources (R²). Each team is responsible for specific tasks that allows us to be successful year after year. Our team colors are Pink and Black and our team mascot is a robotic goat named Ruckus.
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In 2 of our last 7 years, we have qualified for the Michigan State Competition and the World Competition.
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1st Place District Meet - Midland
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2nd Place District Meet - Standish
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State Creativity Award
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State Spirit Award
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District Spirit Award
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State Rookie High Seed Award
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District Rookie High Seed Award
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Rookie All Star Award
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Gracious Professionalism Award
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And more!!






5603

Jon and Kathy Staudacher




Bot




PetPal
Deshano
Winford engineering


Wolgast
WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR?
LEVEL
AMOUNT
BENEFIT
GOAT
WARRIOR
5603
BOT
$1500+
$1000
$500
$250
- Logo on: website, uniform, banner, and bot.
- Shout out on social media.
- Logo on: website, uniform, and banner.
- Shout out on social media.
- Logo on: website, uniform.
- Shout out on social media.
- Logo on: website.
- Shout out on social media.
BOLT
$100
- Shout out on social media.
Support can take place as a sponsorship or donation. It can also be provided in other ways such as giving food for team dinners, tools, item donations, etc. If you are able to supply a product, please contact Tommie smith by email with your interest. If you are interested in sponsorship, please make your check out to Bay City Western Robotics and contact us in the attached form below. The cut off for having your sponsorship logo on our materials is February 7th due to competition dates.
