Napoleon High School’s Robotics Team, The Triple Triangularity, has received an invitation to compete in the VEX HS World Championship in Dallas, Texas. The tournament will take place from April 24-27 and will feature 800 teams from around the world. The team, consisting of students Cameron Smith, Mason Keith, and Griffin Keith, finished 11th out of 80 teams at the Skills Challenge State Championships held at Kettering University in Flint.
The VEX Robotics World Championship is presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and the REC Foundation and brings together the top VEX IQ Robotics Competition, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U teams to compete and celebrate their achievements. This marks the second consecutive year that Napoleon High School has had a team qualify for the World Championship.
Adam Draa, Math/Science/Technology Teacher and STEM Coach at Napoleon High School expressed his pride in the team’s success. With a record of 55-28-1 in the regular season and several awards this season including Tournament Finalist Awards, Tournament Champion Award, Design Award, Innovation Awards and Skills Champion Awards, the team has shown exceptional dedication and skill. Coach Draa looks forward to watching them showcase their skills on a global stage.
At the State Championship, Team 40684D achieved a notable score of 307 which raised their global ranking to 395 out of over 11,000 high school teams worldwide. This success is a result of their hard work and commitment to robotics. With the upcoming World Championship in Dallas, the team is ready to compete against some of the best teams in
