What FIRST means to Team 701

"...Engineering and Science is brought to students in such an entertaining way, it's hard not to pay attention in class! FIRST has not only helped us on the field, but off the field. We spread knowledge to others in the community about the importance of engineering and science. Most of our sponsors have helped us because of the message FIRST brings. Participating in FIRST has helped students do well in school and beyond. Many of our alumni have been influenced by FIRST, and further their studies in Engineering and other sciences..." --Priya Rangan, 3-Year Member (read more)

History of FIRST

"...The first FRC game was held in 1992 in Manchester, New Hampshire which was Maize Craze. This game was much different than compared to the most recent challenges. The game was played on a table, and had four robots collecting tennis balls to a starting base. Plus, the floor was made of corn (hence, Maize Craze was the title)!

 Since then, annual challenges have been introduced (listed chronologically): Rug Rage, Tower Power, Ramp ‘n Roll, Hexagon Havoc, Toroid Terror, Ladder Logic, Double Trouble, Co-Opertition FIRST, Diabolical Dynamics, Zone Zeal, Stack Attack, FIRST Frenzy: Raising the Bar, Triple Play, Aim High, Rack 'n Roll, FIRST Overdrive, Lunacy. This year’s game is Breakaway, a game in which robots must trek over 12 inch high bumps to score soccer balls.