FIRST Tech Challenge

The SVMS FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team competed in 2 qualifying events, finishing 17th at Battle Creek Lakeview and showed great improvement at Pellston. As a second year team the group learned a lot and improved from their rookie season. Students who are interested in participating in the 2023 season should look out for sign up during the August Registration Day and September of 2023.

The team would like to thank the team mentors and parent volunteers.

  • Coaches: Mr. Knepper and Mr. Blower
  • Mentors: Mr. Garza
  • Parent Volunteers: Mrs. Garza, Mrs. Acre and Mrs. Ball

The team would like to thank their sponsors: 

  • The Michigan Department of Education
  • Down Chemical
  • FIRST in the Great Lakes Bay Region
  • Rev Robotics
  • Consumers Energy
  • Ford Motor Company
  • R&H Tractor Supply
  • JFries Heating &Cooling
  • Burger King