STUDENTS
Throughout the fall, all members are trained in basic assembly before branching off and training with student leaders in their respective technical field.
All aspects of our team—designing and building our robot, training members, fundraising, and hosting outreach events—are coordinated by students. Our members work with industry-level machines and software thanks to our access to the invaluable LGHS engineering room, metal shop, and woodshop.
The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a prestigious, international high school robotics competition that challenges students to think like engineers and innovators. Each year, teams of students, mentors, and volunteers work together to design, build, and program a fully functional robot in just six weeks, with only limited materials and resources.
The robots are designed to compete in a high-energy, sports-like game, where teams of three robots form alliances to face off against other teams. These competitions aren’t just about robot performance—they also test teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving skills. The experience encourages collaboration among students from diverse backgrounds and fosters creativity, while introducing them to the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
FRC is more than just a competition; it’s a transformative journey that equips young people with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving world of technology and engineering. Whether you’re building the robot, writing code, or leading the team, each participant plays a crucial role in making the dream a reality.
Each season, we have six weeks to design, build, and program a 125-pound robot. Our team uses Gantt charts and project management tools to stay organized and meet deadlines. The season starts with brainstorming and prototyping, followed by collaboration in sub-teams focused on manufacturing, programming, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
Throughout the process, we teach our members skills in CAD design, electronics, coding, robot mechanics, and project management, all while working towards a common goal. Our team also participates in regional competitions, where we compete alongside other teams in exciting, sports-like matches. These events test not just our robots, but our teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving skills. It’s a challenging and rewarding experience that prepares our members for real-world engineering challenges.
We always welcome new support through sponsorship and mentorship. Without guidance or assistance, we would not be able to exist as a team. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or sponsor, please look over our team handbook as it includes details about our operations, and reach out to us!
Want us to be able to WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS? That is located in Houston, and we need to raise money should we qualify! Please consider donating to help our cause! How cool would it be to compete with teams around the globe and win awards at a world championship? That could be us! Here is the link to pledge money for our Houston World Championship goal! We’re trying to raise $50,000!
LEADERSHIP

Anya Agarwal
Team Captain

Elana Schaevitz
Team Captain

Avik Agarwal
Hardware Manager

Angie Lam
Hardware Manager

Szu-An (Catie) Chen
Co-Machining Lead

Dylan Lumma
Co-Machining Lead

Hsin-Jui (Irisa) Lee
Co-Operation Manager

Alejandro Chavez Sermeno
Co-Operation Manager

Andrew Huo
Co-CAD lead

Nolan Lin
Co-CAD lead

Taran Nathan
Co-Software Manager

Timofei Nikiforov
Co-Software Manager

Siyona Singhal
Co-Shop Facility Lead

Ethan Hill
Co-Shop Facility Lead

Adrian Hsu
Co-Control Systems Lead

Aditya Mathur
Co-Control Systems Lead

Alexander McIntosh
3DP Lead

Cyrus Lavassani
Appreciation Lead

Kousha Ardakani
Comp Analysis Lead
TEAM
Senior

Anya Agarwal

Avik Agarwal

Siyona Singhal

Dylan Lumma

Catie Chen

Nolan Lin

Angie Lam
Juniors

David Kaplunov

Justin L Hall

Ekaterina Teslenko

Tarun Subramanian

Aditya Warrier
Sophomores

Ethan Mortensen

Logan Mortensen

Avyank Vanamali

Kavya A Ghosh

Satvik Harish

Sarim Islam

Devesh Jain
Freshmen

Natalia Buszko

Andrew A Djordjev

Sophia T Edmonds

Chloe Hsu

Shiuan Bo (Shawn)

Chanhui Kim

Arin K Mergen

Henry N Mermel

Talia D Nathan

Aditya Satish

Neil Rijwane

Aprameya Saurav

Maya Suresh

Zimo Tang

Ayden Wang
