HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-16-2023; 4-a - Proclamation Recognizing the Success and Accomplishments of Orange County High School Robotics Teams 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing the Success and Accomplishments of Orange
County High School Robotics Teams
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Jamezetta Bedford, Chair, 919-245-2130
Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board, 919-
245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation recognizing five Orange County high schools for their
robotics teams' recent success and accomplishments.
BACKGROUND: Four robotics teams representing five high schools in Orange County have
had recent successes at state and international robotics competitions. Team 587, The
Hedgehogs, won the First Robotics Competition North Carolina District State Championship,
and the team was subsequently invited to compete in the international First Robotics
Championship. Team 4795, Eastbots, achieved the top ranking in the North Carolina district
and was also invited to the international First Robotics Championship. The Hedgehogs and
Eastbots both reached the playoffs at their divisions in the First Robotics Championship. Team
4829, Titanium Tigers, won the Johnston County District event and later competed at the North
Carolina District State Championship. Team 7763, Carrborobotics, won the UNC Pembroke
District Event and also competed at the North Carolina District State Championship. These four
teams inspire students of all ages to pursue STEM opportunities through robotics.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated
with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the proclamation recognizing the success and accomplishments of Orange County
high schools' robotics teams.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS
WHEREAS, On April 2, Team 587, The Hedgehogs, comprised of students from Orange and
Cedar Ridge High Schools, won the First Robotics Competition North Carolina
District State Championship, and the team was subsequently invited to compete in
the international First Robotics Championship; and
WHEREAS, On April 2, Team 4795,Eastbots,comprised of students from East Chapel Hill High
School, achieved the top ranking in the North Carolina district and were likewise
invited to compete in the international First Robotics Championship; and
WHEREAS, On April 19-22, both Team 4795, Eastbots, and Team 587, The Hedgehogs,
performed exceptionally well at the international First Robotics Championship,
reaching the playoffs in their respective divisions; and
WHEREAS, On March 12, Team 4829, Titanium Tigers, comprised of students from Chapel Hill
High School, won the Johnston County District event, and later competed at the
North Carolina District State Championship; and
WHEREAS, On March 26, Team 7763, Carrborobotics, comprised of students from Carrboro
High School, won the UNC Pembroke District Event, and later competed at the
North Carolina District State Championship; and
WHEREAS, With the support of the Board of Orange County Commissioners, Orange County
Schools, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, all four Orange County First
Robotics Teams have increased their collaboration with teams in the county and
across North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of Orange County Commissioners
expresses its sincere gratitude and admiration to the students and mentors of Team
587, The Hedgehogs,Team 4795,Eastbots,Team 4829,Titanium Tigers, and Team
7763, Carrborobotics for their broad range of talents, impact on their schools and
community, and dedication to inspiring students of all ages to pursue opportunities
in STEM through robotics.
This the 16th day of May, 2023.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners