The Fannin County High School Engineering TEAM traveled to Georgia Tech

The Fannin County High School Engineering TEAM traveled to Georgia Tech on February 23^rd to compete in the National TEAMS competition.  TEAMS stands for Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science.  FCHS took one 9^th and 10^th grade TEAM and two 11^th and 12^th grade TEAMS.  The students took a multiple choice test, built a robotic arm, and submitted an essay on Alternative Energy.  The test is held nationally, and the top three teams in each grade level from each state qualify to compete in the National Competition that will be held in Orlando, FL in June.  More information on TEAMS can be found at:

 

http://tsaweb.org/TEAMS

 

The 9^th and 10^th grade team placed 3^rd in the State in the multiple choice section, and the 11^th and 12^th grade teams both finished in the top 10.  The overall ranking will be determined after the robotic arm projects and the essays are scored.

 

The Engineering TEAM competition gives students a chance to visit The Georgia Institute of Technology and spend the day competing against the best engineering students in the state.  Students also get to spend time touring the Georgia Tech campus to help them determine if an engineering pathway is the right career choice for them.  Being able to compete on a national level gives students the opportunity to see how they compare with the best and brightest students in the United States.  I love being able to give students the opportunity to test their abilities in engineering, math, and science in an environment like Georgia Tech.  FCHS graduates and Georgia Tech students Mason Buchanan, Heather Johnston, Courtney Queen, Carly Hellerstedt, and Charitty Tuttle were able to take time from their busy schedules and visit with the students.  It gave the students the opportunity to hear directly from students just like them who are attending Georgia Tech and being successful!

 

The 9^th and 10^th grade team was:

Taylor Gibbs

Tim Garland

Ramtin Doroodchi

Eli Young

Matthew Shirah

Gene Carbonell

Chase Culpepper

Tanner Carrier

 

11^th and 12^th grade team A:

Hunter Alexander

Ella Senoff

Analea Cioffi

Will Shirah

Rowan Shewmake

Jordan Newman

Morgan Patton

Justin Wheat

 

11^th and 12^th grade team B:

Ethan Taylor

Sabrina Cole

Wesley Lim

Joshua Oliver

Ellie Ladd

Uriah Giet

Ben Collins

Damien Godfrey

 

IMG0404:  (L to R) Taylor Gibbs, Tim Garland, Gene Carbonelle, Eli Young, Matthew Shirah, and Ramtin Doroodchi work on their robotic arm for the 9^th and 10^th grade team.

 

IMG0406: (L to R) Josh Oliver, Ellie Ladd, Sabrina Cole, and Damien Godfrey work on their robotic arm for 11^th and 12^th grade team B

 

IMB 0413: (L to R) Ethan Taylor tests the robotic arm while Ben Collins, Ellie Ladd, Sabrina Cole, Wesley Lim, Uriah Giet, and Josh Oliver observe

 

 

IMB 0415: (L to R) Courtney Queen (GT student,) Sabrina Cole, Uriah Giet, Joshua Oliver (behind), Mason Buchanan (GT student), Rowan Shewmake (behind), Analea Cioffi, Ellie Ladd (behind) Wesley Lim, Eli Young (behind glasses), Ella Senoff, Gene Carbonell, Will Shirah (behind), Tim Garland (behind) Ramtin Doroodchi (glasses), Damien Godfrey (Blue Sweater), Tanner Carrier (behind), Taylor Gibbs, Matthew Shirah (behind), Chase Culpepper, Jordan Newman (behind), Justin Wheat (red), Ethan Taylor (behind), Hunter Alexander (blue), Ben Collins (behind), Morgan Patton (white)

 

 
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