The Robotics CyberCavs BELL Team competed on Saturday, January, 27, 2018 at Alton Memorial Jr. High in the FTC (First Tech Challenge) event vying for the chance to qualify for Regional State competition in Austin. Students on the BELL Team competed against other RGV High Schools and Jr. Highs. The CyberCavs BELL Team came in 1st place in their division, 1st Place in the Semi-Finals, and 1st Place in the Finals that qualified them for the Regional State competition in Austin.
The CyberCavs BELL team earned a spot to represent Ralph Cantu Jr. High at the Regional State Competition and the team members are: Joaquin Alvarez (8th), Nyleen Canizalez (8th), Alberto Montes (8th), Kayla Del Angel (8th), Gabriel Salinas (7th), Ian Mata Arteaga (7th), Julie Rodriguez (7th) and Arely Espinoza (7th). Robotics Coaches that have overseen the Robotics program at RCJH are Catalina Gomez, Laura Alvarez, Daniel “Danny” Reyna, and Manuel “Marc” Villarreal.
A special thank you to Dr. Roberts and her staff along with RCJH’s Administration for the ongoing support and encouragement to make the Robotics program a success.