FIRST Robotics team 4557, the FullMetal Falcons from Xavier High School, earned a spot in the New England District Championship competition on April 14-16. The Championship included 64 teams from the six New England states.

The team finished qualifying rounds with a 45 place rank but were ultimately eliminated. 182 teams started the competition seven weeks ago, putting the FullMetal Falcons in the top 25% of teams.

FullMetal Falcons were awarded the prestigious Entrepreneurship Award which acknowledged the team’s vision of their future. The team developed a rainy-day fund program, a Mini-Me program to share knowledge as well as their Hit by the Bus team documentation to guarantee continuity.

During the District competitions, the Falcons were also awarded Waterbury District Engineering Inspiration, Industrial Design and Industrial Safety Awards. 4557 has been recognized for robotic design, safety programs and the team’s support of STEM by their many community outreach activities throughout the year

Team 4557 at Hartford District Championship

4557 FullMetal Falcons celebrate awards at Hartford District Event

Team 4557 FullMetal Falcons

FullMetal Falcons Awarded the Engineering Inspiration & Safety Award at Waterbury District Event.

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