RCMS Advances in First Lego League Competition

Back row (left to right): Mrs. Josie Warneke (Coach), Quintin Warneke (7th), David Magana (6th), Erich Geronimo (8th), Ethan Chen (8th), Thorin Warneke (team mentor) Middle row (left to right): Lucas Arellano (7th), Andrew Goodson (7th), Dr Brett Warneke (Coach) Front row (left to right): Hudson Ottinger (6th), Nick Sherman (6th), David Mayne (7th)

The Redwood Christian Middle School FLL (First Lego League) Team, the Electric Eagles, competed on November 19 in Modesto, and their Innovation Project won First Place out of twelve teams from throughout the East Bay from public, private and Christian schools.

The theme of the competition is “Super Powered” focusing on different types of energy sources. The team chose to work with Biofuel for their project. The team codes robots to run missions and conduct scientific research, but must also establish a code of conduct that guides their interactions as a team. The Electric Eagles advance to the Nor-Cal Regionals in March with details to be announced in January. The winners advance to International Innovation Expo. The Electric Eagles are coached by Dr. Brett and Mrs. Josie Warneke.

Redwood Christian Middle School Principal Dr. Albert Castaneda is very proud of his students stating “Dr. and Mrs. Warneke are amazing coaches. They kept the team focused and worked diligently on their bio-energy project. Everyone’s hard work and dedication resulted in our advancing to the NorCal Regional FLL Competition. Our entire school community is so proud of their innovative idea and effort.”