Learn more about our 2022-2023 Beak Squad Members!

"This is the first year I’m really committing to robotics, and I’m so excited for the season. I love the community and how students teach and support one another. I’m so thankful for such amazing coaches and teammates."

"I wanted to join an afterschool activity and work on graphic and website design. My favorite part of robotics is working with my friends and competing. I love being a part of this team and I have high hopes for upcoming competitions."

"I joined because I wanted to spend more time with friends and learn how to use CAD. I enjoy making robots and competing against other teams. I hope to continue learning valuable life skills and digging deeper into CAD."

"Robotics allowed me to pursue my interest in design and it was an interesting way to gain knowledge on the subject as well as hang out with my friends. Personally, I think the best parts of robotics are maintenance checks, CNC manufacturing, and alliance strategies."

"I've enjoyed programming for a very long time, and my brother, who also enjoys programming, introduced me to robotics and all the coding that goes into it. Robotics has challenged me more than anything else. It's truly developed my problem-solving, time management, programming, and teamwork skills far more than any other activity in my life."

"I was looking for opportunities for collaboration and leadership experiences, and robotics sounded like a fun option. It’s rewarding to see the effort we put in as a group be demonstrated through our results."

"I’ve always had an interest in and fascination with robots, so to have the opportunity to actually build a robot is amazing. I get to follow my passion to a level of depth I could never have imagined."

"I’ve always wanted to learn how to do programming, so I joined robotics as an educational, engaging way to work with code. I’ve made many close friends on the team that make practices and competitions even more fun."

"I joined robotics during the pre-season for 2023 because I’ve always had an interest in technology, and it seemed like a fun way to develop my skills. My favorite part is when I’m putting all the pieces of a project together like finishing a big jigsaw puzzle."

"I joined because I like building and making things. I love working with everyone here, and just enjoy doing hands-on building activities. The experiences I have on the team are amazing and I really want to help re-build the team for this year."

"I have been part of the CHCA robotics program for 5 years. I have always wanted to learn more about engineering since I was interested in becoming an engineer for my career. I joined the Beaksquad to expand my engineering knowledge and understand the design process of building a robot. My favorite part of robotics is that I am always learning something new, which I can apply during the build season."

"This is my first year in robotics. I love robots and hope to go into a profession focusing on robots so I thought this would give me many opportunities/experiences. It’s great to be a part of a team and satisfying to see our hard work pay off in competitions."

"This is my first year in robotics. I wanted to learn skills in CAD and join a collaborative team to get ready for college. Seeing a machine work by itself is cool and I’m excited for the new year."

"This is my first year in robotics, but I’ve been interested in Robotics since I was a kid. A lot of my friends encouraged me to join, and it’s exciting to see and learn how a robot works first-hand. I can’t wait to learn even more and participate in competitions."

"I joined to enhance my coding knowledge and to be a part of a world class team. I love participating in competitions, specifically being the head of strategy in alliance selections. Robotics has become a huge part of my life and I’m looking forward to competition season."

"I really enjoyed being on the FTC robotics team in middle school, so I wanted to continue in Beaksquad at the high school. It’s exciting being in the pit at competitions to make sure the robot will perform well and fix it when something breaks. I love problem solving, so I hope we can design an efficient robot to win at competitions."

"I joined to be able to obtain the skills and knowledge I might need in a future career. I love learning about various coding skills and techniques. Additionally, I appreciate how I can learn at a pace that works for me with my friends. Robotics has really helped me grow as a coder and a student. It has given me skills and memories that have impacted me in a positive way."

"This is my first year in robotics. I wanted to branch out my interests and try something new, so I joined. Wiring, competitions, and my teammates are the best part of robotics for me. I can’t wait to spend more time with the team and keep learning."

"After being on the team its first two years, I am very happy to be able to come back and help as a mentor."

“The Business and Branding subteam lets students tell our story through robot cards, webpages, video and team spirit items.  At robotics it is my pleasure to help the students discover the joy of creation and how to problem solve sharing 4028’s accomplishments with a broader audience.”

"I am passionate about the mission of FIRST and proud to be a part of it. There is nothing that prepares kids with such a diverse set of skills for the real world. Rapidly developing, complex, world-class machines alongside talented future engineers is a rich experience that changes the lives of those involved. I am so excited to see what these kids will accomplish next.”

"Robotics has taught me about life, engineering, teamwork and sharing experiences. No one person can build a robot in 6 weeks, so we need to work together."