TUSD Robotics
2017-2018 Season: Issue 7
January 29, 2018
Elementary VEX IQ Tournament was a Huge Success!
Laura Johnston, Arroyo Elementary
Jason Chewing and Ally Hoehl, Benson Elementary
Jen Sandland, Estock Elementary
Melody Cooperrider and Katy Baxter, Hicks Canyon Elementary
Megan Donavan, Ladera Elementary
Josh Helpern, Loma Vista Elementary
Steve Bruce, Myford Elementary
Nancy Chung and Liz Root, Orchard Hills
Tiffiny McMillan, Peters Canyon Elementary
Vivian Chang, Teri Sharp, and Robin Billings, Red Hills Elementary
Debbie Mulligan and Devra Staller, Tustin Memorial Academy
Jennifer Quinn and Joanna Blaney, Tustin Ranch Elementary
The Pit Area
The Competition Area
Tustin Memorial Drive Team
PCE and Myford Align in the Finals
Practicing in the Pit
Estock Drive Team
Red Hill Robot
Arroyo Making Last Minute Adjustments
The Awards
Congratulations to all the teams for successfully competing in an official VEX IQ tournament. The teams who took home the awards were:
Design Award- Ladera Team A
STEM Research Project Award- Tustin Memorial Team D
Judges Award- Arroyo Team A
Robot Skills Award- Orchard Hills Team A
Excellence Award- Orchard Hills Team A
Top 10 Robot Skills Standings
Rank 1- Orchard Hills Team A= Score 75 points
Rank 2- Arroyo Team A = 67 points
Rank 3- Arroyo Team B = 51 points
Rank 4- Arroyo Team C = 51 points
Rank 5- Tustin Ranch Team A = 50 points
Rank 6- Tustin Memorial Team A = 50 points
Rank 7- Tustin Ranch Team D = 45 points
Rank 8- Tustin Ranch Team B = 41 points
Rank 9- Tustin Ranch Team C = 40 points
Rank 10- Orchard Hills Team W = 39 points
Top 10 after Qualification Matches
Each team participated in the teamwork challenge and aligned from teams from various schools. The scores are added together for a total number of points. Each of the teams below moved on to the finals for one last match! After five qualification matches, the standings were:
Rank 1- Arroyo Team A = 264 points
Rank 2- Orchard Hills Team Z= 205 points
Rank 3- Arroyo Team B = 197 points
Rank 4- Loma Vista Team C = 195 points
Rank 5- Arroyo Team C = 193 points
Rank 6- Tustin Ranch Team D= 192 points
Rank 7- Peters Canyon Team A = 178 points
Rank 8- Myford Team B = 172 points
Rank 9- Tustin Memorial Team A = 166 points
Rank 10- Tustin Memorial Team C = 160 points