
Sam Goodwin, Dylan Allen
Braves Robotics placed 5th in the overall BEST competition, which qualifies them for the Regionals competition in Fort Smith, Arkansas in December.
The robot performed better than it ever has and placed 11th overall. The drivers were Dawson May, Dedric Frese, Jim Gant, Philip Neuhaus, Gabe Reichart, and Abbie Schroeder.
The Notebook placed 3rd overall. This is a 53 page document that details everything Braves Robotics did to build the robot; from brainstorming to safety to mathematical analysis. Abbie Schroeder, Sam Goodwin, Amy Hiebert, and Kyra Smith-Blosser were the writers. Jim Gant created the CAD drawings and wrote the software and simulation section.
The Marketing Presentation placed 6th. Abbie, Dawson, Sam, and Dylan Allen were our presenters.
The Public Relations Booth manned by Lydia Weltha and Dylan Allen placed 8th.
The Spirit placing was the highest ever at 8th.
The Braves also received the tweeterific award for the @bravesBEST account and the best designed t-shirt.
Braves Robotics Team: Abbie Schroeder, Lydia Weltha, Dylan Allen, Dedric Frese, Dawson May, Amy Hiebert, Jim Gant, Sam Goodwin, Philip Neuhaus, Matt Goeckel, Ethan Craige, Brady Dewitt, Dustin Lindley, Gabe Reichart, Kyra Smith-Blosser, Ashley Irwin, Alex Soria Coach: Tracie Schroeder
Extra Band Members and Cheerleaders: Blake Meadors, Claire Bankes, Alex Gentry, Kayla Watson, Haven Pearson, Milayani Mullen

Dawson May

Abbie Schroeder, Dawson May

Mrs. McIver, Dedric Frese, Matt Goeckel, Jim Gant

Lydia Weltha

Gabe Reichart

Philip Neuhaus


Ethan Craige
Photos by Abbie Schroeder, Alex Gentry, Sam Goodwin, and Dawson May; Editing by Sam Goodwin; Story by Mrs. Schroeder