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

Nico Gomez-Llagaria
Co-Captain
Senior

Piper Robinson
Co-Captain
Junior

Claire Mayder
Operations Director
Senior

Henry Lee
Hardware Director
Senior

Saara Piplani
Software Director
Junior

Ellery Han
Shop Manager
Senior

Jahnvi Bheemarasetti
Communications Lead
Junior

Angie Lam
Control Systems Lead
Sophmore

Alex Chan
Manufacturing Lead
Junior

Kaushik Tadepalli
CAD Lead
Junior

Anthony Zhang
Assembly Lead
Junior

Cameron Nakhjiri
Data Analytics Lead
Senior

Michael Chekler
Programming Lead
Senior

Kyle Eldridge
Programming Lead
Senior
TEAM
Seniors

Arman Alasvandian
Driver

Ian Hsieh

Emre Unal
Juniors

William Han

Eric Jacobson

Mehaan Sibal

James Smith

Maxwell Tan

Eric Yan
Sophomores

Roxanna Abdollahi

Anya Agarwal

Avik Agarwal

Arnav Ahluwalia

Catie Chen

Eileen Han

Iliana Finney

Nova Jayaraj

Ty Lambert

Ian McCloskey

Shaurya Piplani

Vivian Shen

Siyona Singhal
Freshmen

Kousha Ardakani

Alejandro Chavez Sermeno

Aiden Gao

Adrian Hsu

Cyrus Lavassani

Aditya Mathur

Taran Nathan

Tim Nikiforov

Dylan Xu
TEAM MANAGERS

Rodrigo Coppelli
Team Manager

Mariam Fan
Team Manager
MENTORS
TECHNICAL MENTORS

Mornay Van Der Walt
Lead Mentor

Aaron Payne
Mentor

Kerry Northen
Mentor

Steve Kersey
Mentor

Arthur Chan
Mentor

Jackie Eldridge
Mentor

Sunny Guan
Mentor

Tanmay Singhal
Mentor

Bob Masleid
Mentor

Akshay Mathur
Mentor

Chu-Ming-Hsu
Mentor

Michael Kersey
Mentor
SHOP MANAGERS

Julia Chan
Mentor

Anton Nikiforov
Mentor

Shweta Singhal
Mentor

Dan McCloskey
Mentor

Jon Lambert
Mentor

Sumit Ahluwalia
Mentor

Antony Jayaraj
Mentor

Jatin Sibbal
Mentor