HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2023-008-Proclamation recognizing the success and accomplishments of Orange County High School robotics teams TRC) fCqO33 � 00
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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 .
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
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