Robotics Team Trip to Olympia

Last Updated January 25, 2008

On January 18, 2008, the Issaquah Robotics Team went to Olympia to present to the Washington State House of Representatives Education Committee. The team explained the FIRST Robotics competition and how it benefits students by promoting excitement about math, science, and engineering. They, along with FIRST president Paul Gudonis, asked the committee to consider funding robotics teams at high schools across the state.

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Team members before the presentation.	Elyse, Kyle, and Peter preparing the robot.	Elyse, Kyle, and Peter with the robot.

Team members sharing with Issaquah school board member.	Elyse, Kyle, and Peter setting up for the presentation.	Peter explaining the robot to house committee members.

Paul Gudonis, FIRST president, addressing the committee.	House representatives and team members pose with the robot.	Rep. Dave Quall, Elyse, Peter, Kyle, Rep. Fred Jarrett, and Rep. Glenn Anderson.

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