Bishop Louis Reicher's First LEGO Robotics Team has achieved a remarkable feat, securing a spot in the top 12 at the state-level First LEGO League competition. Their exceptional performance has garnered them an exclusive invitation to the esteemed American Robotics Invitational in New Jersey, where they are the sole representatives from Texas and the only FLL Robotics Team in Waco to ascend to such heights of success.
Comprising talented and dedicated students from grades 5th through 7th, the Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School First LEGO League Robotics Team dazzled judges and spectators with their innovation, teamwork, and technical prowess at the state competition. Their triumph underscores the school's unwavering dedication to nurturing STEM education and providing students with avenues to shine beyond traditional classroom settings.
"We are immensely proud of our First LEGO League Robotics Team for their outstanding achievement at the state competition," remarked Dr. Michael Pennell, Head of School at Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School. "Their tireless dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we're thrilled to see them represent our school on a national platform."
The American Robotics Invitational, set to take place in New Jersey on May 18th and 19th, stands as a prestigious gathering of 60 elite teams from across the nation. It offers students a stage to showcase their engineering prowess, problem-solving acumen, and collaborative spirit in a fiercely competitive arena.
"We feel honored to have received an invitation to the American Robotics Invitational and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to compete against the nation's finest robotics teams," expressed John Paul Bustamante, Coach of the Bishop Reicher First LEGO League Robotics Team and an alum. "This invitation speaks volumes about our team's relentless dedication, and we are determined to seize this moment."
The Bishop Reicher Catholic School community extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the First LEGO League Robotics Team as they prepare to represent the school at the American Robotics Invitational.