PHS Mary G. Ross Engineering Lab
800 Magnolia Ave
Piedmont, CA 94611
Hi, I'm Asha, the Captain and a senior at Piedmont High School. This is my third year on this team; previously, I was on an FTC team. Although I've always had an interest in engineering, I didn't truly delve into the subject until I joined this team as a sophomore. Since then, I've gained a wide range of skills, from CAD to developing an intuition about what may or may not work well. This year, I'll be collaborating with our leadership team to maintain our team's status as an up-and-coming team to watch, while also offering opportunities for students to broaden their interests and dive deeper into them, whether technical or non-technical. I'm excited to see students' enthusiasm for robotics and look forward to witnessing how being a part of this team helps them grow as individuals, just as it did for me.
My name is Vaughn and this is my third year on Highlander Robotics. As Vice Captain of Robotics, I manage everything on the technical side of 8033, including design, fabrication, prototyping, and more. I’m a Junior at Piedmont High - this is my 6th year in FIRST robotics, having joined the team after 3 years of lower FIRST programs, FLL and FTC. Alongside FRC 8033, I mentor several FTC teams, including former world finalist team 16236. I'm super excited to see what 8033 builds for Crescendo!
Hi! I'm Jessica and I'm currently a senior at Piedmont High School. I joined this team in 2022 as a design and branding lead where I had the opportunity to work on various initiatives and really enjoy the operational side of robotics. In the coming season, I'm looking forward to seeing the team grow and succeed, and I'm eager to be a part of that progress.
Hi! I’m Lewy, a junior at Piedmont High School. I’ve been doing FIRST robotics in some form for 7 years, including leading an FTC team in 2020-21, and then joining 8033 in 2021. As a software lead, I help teach new software members and I program the robot. I’m working with the team to advance the state of our robot software so that we can do more advanced, interesting, and performant things with code.
Hi! I’m Lewy, a junior at Piedmont High School. I’ve been doing FIRST robotics in some form for 7 years, including leading an FTC team in 2020-21, and then joining 8033 in 2021. As a software lead, I help teach new software members and I program the robot. I’m working with the team to advance the state of our robot software so that we can do more advanced, interesting, and performant things with code.
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Hi, I’m Jacob and a Sophomore at Monte Vista High School and a Software Lead. I joined the team last year and created the software scouting subgroup, which developed a unique and intuitive scouting system. As a software lead, I guide software members in learning how to program the robot, and I look forward to leading the development of our robot this year.
Hi, I’m Jacob and a Sophomore at Monte Vista High School and a Software Lead. I joined the team last year and created the software scouting subgroup, which developed a unique and intuitive scouting system. As a software lead, I guide software members in learning how to program the robot, and I look forward to leading the development of our robot this year.
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My name is Ayaan, and I joined the robotics team in 2022. I am a junior and a first-year mechanical lead. I joined after moving to the US because I was really interested in FRC. I'm excited to improve my technical and leadership skills on the team this year.
My name is Ayaan, and I joined the robotics team in 2022. I am a junior and a first-year mechanical lead. I joined after moving to the US because I was really interested in FRC. I'm excited to improve my technical and leadership skills on the team this year.
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Hi, I’m a senior at PHS and this is my third year on the team. Last year, robotics was pretty new to me, and I had the opportunity to work on the unique climber. It taught me a lot, and while I still have much more to learn about engineering, I’m excited to be a mechanical lead this season.
Hi, I’m a senior at PHS and this is my third year on the team. Last year, robotics was pretty new to me, and I had the opportunity to work on the unique climber. It taught me a lot, and while I still have much more to learn about engineering, I’m excited to be a mechanical lead this season.
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I am a current junior at Las Lomas High School. I joined the team in my freshman year and am continuing my second year as a Mechanical Lead. I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and I am excited for this year's challenge.
I am a current junior at Las Lomas High School. I joined the team in my freshman year and am continuing my second year as a Mechanical Lead. I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and I am excited for this year's challenge.
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I’m Ilana and I am a mechanical lead which means that I create CAD (computer aided design) for our robots and help build the robot. Additionally, I hall advise and teach my sub team. I have also been working with the Oakland Unified School District Special Education Department to adapt toys and other creations to make them accessible to all. I am doing robotics because it is so fun and I really enjoy creating something out of nothing.
I’m Ilana and I am a mechanical lead which means that I create CAD (computer aided design) for our robots and help build the robot. Additionally, I hall advise and teach my sub team. I have also been working with the Oakland Unified School District Special Education Department to adapt toys and other creations to make them accessible to all. I am doing robotics because it is so fun and I really enjoy creating something out of nothing.
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I’m a mechanical lead who has always held an interest in mechanical design and tech, which led me to joining robotics in 7th grade. I’m now a senior, and ever since then I’ve found it to be a great way to practice these skills, and an even better method of getting leadership experience. I’m excited for the season ahead of us and can’t wait to see the progress we make.
I’m a mechanical lead who has always held an interest in mechanical design and tech, which led me to joining robotics in 7th grade. I’m now a senior, and ever since then I’ve found it to be a great way to practice these skills, and an even better method of getting leadership experience. I’m excited for the season ahead of us and can’t wait to see the progress we make.
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I am a junior at CPS. I started robotics in 8th grade in FTC, and I moved to this team in freshman year. My job as the electrical lead is to oversee the robot’s wiring and make sure that it works well with our software and various mechanical subsystems. I love robotics because it is the convergence of creativity and STEM. It is important to think outside of the box for new ideas and solutions while being guided under mathematical and physical principles. This year my primary focus has been establishing sustainable training programs for our new recruits and increasing procedural robustness to allow for reliable robot performance during competition. I am excited for the electrical team to grow this season and further improve this side of robot design.
I am a junior at CPS. I started robotics in 8th grade in FTC, and I moved to this team in freshman year. My job as the electrical lead is to oversee the robot’s wiring and make sure that it works well with our software and various mechanical subsystems. I love robotics because it is the convergence of creativity and STEM. It is important to think outside of the box for new ideas and solutions while being guided under mathematical and physical principles. This year my primary focus has been establishing sustainable training programs for our new recruits and increasing procedural robustness to allow for reliable robot performance during competition. I am excited for the electrical team to grow this season and further improve this side of robot design.
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Hi! I’m Peter Stokes. This season will be my 4th build season, and my second year as fabrication lead. I’m a senior at Piedmont High School and I joined this team in early 2021 after doing FTC in middle school; I've always loved working on a team with other like-minded engineers. When not doing fab-related work, you can find me working with the mechanical team. I have been in the pit at competitions for the past three years, co-leading the pit last year. I can’t wait to meet and work with our new members and see how we do this season!
Hi! I’m Peter Stokes. This season will be my 4th build season, and my second year as fabrication lead. I’m a senior at Piedmont High School and I joined this team in early 2021 after doing FTC in middle school; I've always loved working on a team with other like-minded engineers. When not doing fab-related work, you can find me working with the mechanical team. I have been in the pit at competitions for the past three years, co-leading the pit last year. I can’t wait to meet and work with our new members and see how we do this season!
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Hi, I'm Athena! I'm currently a sophomore at PHS, and this is my second year on the team and sixth in FIRST overall. I love robotics because I'm able to learn so much and collaborate with so many intelligent and interesting people--the greater FRC community is also wonderful. I'm currently on the robot software sub-team and also one of the Training Leads- I work to create and maintain training infrastructure and materials for the team, as well as coordinating documentation and tracking efforts. Going forward, I hope to further strengthen our training program and build a sustainable foundation of institutional knowledge for the team.
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm currently a sophomore at PHS, and this is my second year on the team and sixth in FIRST overall. I love robotics because I'm able to learn so much and collaborate with so many intelligent and interesting people--the greater FRC community is also wonderful. I'm currently on the robot software sub-team and also one of the Training Leads- I work to create and maintain training infrastructure and materials for the team, as well as coordinating documentation and tracking efforts. Going forward, I hope to further strengthen our training program and build a sustainable foundation of institutional knowledge for the team.
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Hi, I’m Isaac Saxonov, a senior at Piedmont High who's been doing FRC and FTC for the past 3.5 years. My job is to help improve our training system to allow our team to grow and persist once current members move on. I have two younger brothers that I hope will join the team when they’re in high school, so if I could make a positive impact on what the team will become for them, that would mean a lot to me.
Hi, I’m Isaac Saxonov, a senior at Piedmont High who's been doing FRC and FTC for the past 3.5 years. My job is to help improve our training system to allow our team to grow and persist once current members move on. I have two younger brothers that I hope will join the team when they’re in high school, so if I could make a positive impact on what the team will become for them, that would mean a lot to me.
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I am a sophomore at Piedmont High School, and have been coding for about 7 years. In middle school, I did FLL and FTC. I am always looking to learn more about computer science and challenge myself in any way possible.
I am a sophomore at Piedmont High School, and have been coding for about 7 years. In middle school, I did FLL and FTC. I am always looking to learn more about computer science and challenge myself in any way possible.
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I’m a sophomore at Millennium High School with a passion for creating deeply integrated systems and seamless user experiences. I use the team as an opportunity to explore and practically apply the countless fields I’m interested in towards products that get used. As tooling lead, I lead the development of internal software used by our team to track anything from safety certifications to attendance.
I’m a sophomore at Millennium High School with a passion for creating deeply integrated systems and seamless user experiences. I use the team as an opportunity to explore and practically apply the countless fields I’m interested in towards products that get used. As tooling lead, I lead the development of internal software used by our team to track anything from safety certifications to attendance.
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Hello! My name is Ava and I am the marketing lead as well as part of the mechanical team. I am a senior at Piedmont High School. I have been interested in robotics and involved with FTC since 6th grade, and joined Highlander Robotics last year. This team has truly allowed me to expand my curiosity towards engineering, design, and even business. I look forward to extending these experiences to all of our upcoming team members!
Hello! My name is Ava and I am the marketing lead as well as part of the mechanical team. I am a senior at Piedmont High School. I have been interested in robotics and involved with FTC since 6th grade, and joined Highlander Robotics last year. This team has truly allowed me to expand my curiosity towards engineering, design, and even business. I look forward to extending these experiences to all of our upcoming team members!
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Hi! I’m Kasper and I’m a junior at Piedmont High School. I did a year of FLL and a year of FTC before joining this team in the 2021 off season. I was on the software team for two years before transitioning to business this year. As business lead, I help manage the budget and fundraisers for our team. I’m excited to learn more about business and help the team succeed this year!
Hi! I’m Kasper and I’m a junior at Piedmont High School. I did a year of FLL and a year of FTC before joining this team in the 2021 off season. I was on the software team for two years before transitioning to business this year. As business lead, I help manage the budget and fundraisers for our team. I’m excited to learn more about business and help the team succeed this year!
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Hi! My name is Tiago, and this is my third year on Highlander Robotics and my fourth year in FIRST. I am the Outreach Lead as well as a mechanical member of the team, and I have participated in FTC and FRC. Technically speaking, I'm very math driven and love physics, thus I love to participate on the hardware side of the robot as well as use CAD to do high level design work. I also recognize the importance of reaching out to the community, especially because of our community-based roots, therefore work as Outreach lead in order to initiate these impact goals. Overall, I'm very excited for this season to expand both my technical and non technical skills!
Hi! My name is Tiago, and this is my third year on Highlander Robotics and my fourth year in FIRST. I am the Outreach Lead as well as a mechanical member of the team, and I have participated in FTC and FRC. Technically speaking, I'm very math driven and love physics, thus I love to participate on the hardware side of the robot as well as use CAD to do high level design work. I also recognize the importance of reaching out to the community, especially because of our community-based roots, therefore work as Outreach lead in order to initiate these impact goals. Overall, I'm very excited for this season to expand both my technical and non technical skills!
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I’m Valentina Prieto Black, a senior at Piedmont High and I’m really looking forward to another great year with Highlander Robotics. Since joining the team in the 2022 spring season, I have grown to love robotics’ supportive community and continue to be inspired by the values, skills and memories I’ve gained through my time on the team. As this year's Enrichment and Cohesion lead, I hope to create a positive and uplifting learning environment, where I encourage growth, building relationships, and continuing to learn!
I’m Valentina Prieto Black, a senior at Piedmont High and I’m really looking forward to another great year with Highlander Robotics. Since joining the team in the 2022 spring season, I have grown to love robotics’ supportive community and continue to be inspired by the values, skills and memories I’ve gained through my time on the team. As this year's Enrichment and Cohesion lead, I hope to create a positive and uplifting learning environment, where I encourage growth, building relationships, and continuing to learn!
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