Building More Than Robots: Our Teams Shine at TAPPS

Saturday, April 11 both our boys and girls robotics teams competed at the TAPPS robotics event in Waco — and brought with them months of hard-won skill, determination, and teamwork. We are proud to share that our girls team advanced all the way to the semi-finals, a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication of everyone involved.

But the story of this weekend goes deeper than any single result. In the weeks between the close of our FIRST season and the start of TAPPS competition, both teams poured themselves into the engineering, CAD design, and coding work that would carry them forward. That time — quiet, unglamorous, and absolutely essential — is where the real growth happened.

"We are not using kids to build robots, we are using robots to build kids."
— Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST

Dean Kamen's words have never rung more true. What our students are gaining through robotics extends far beyond lines of code and points per match. From mastering engineering principles and CAD software to writing and refining complex code, from learning to lead teammates under pressure to leaning on one another in fellowship — these young people are pursuing excellence in every sense of the word.

Their work is rooted in faith, shaped by discipline, and pointed toward a future where the skills they're building will make a real difference — in their own lives, and in the communities they'll go on to serve.

We are proud of both teams for the work they put in and the way they competed.

A heartfelt thank-you to Mr. Schuetze, our coach, and Mr. Alwood, our coding mentor, for their tireless guidance and investment in these students. And to all the parents who have given their time and energy this season — none of this happens without you. Thank you for making this such a meaningful year.