Co Captain - Emma Fitch Class of 2026
BIO: This is my fourth year in robotics, and the thing I love the most are the bonds we make here and the opportunities presented to us by FIRST. In my free time I love baking, drawing, and reading. When I graduate, I look forward to studying biology on a pre med track.
Co-Captain - Devin McGrath Class of 2027
BIO: Through my four years in robotics, I have generally stayed near the build side of things. In my free time I enjoy playing video games. After high school I Hope get into a college as an engineering major.
Build Lead - Kian Derenick Class of 2026
BIO: This is my 4th year on the team. Robotics has been a huge part of my life since freshman year; I love learning all about engineering and the design process as well as working with peers and making new connections. In addition to robotics, I like to be active playing sports, including soccer, golf, and mountain biking, along with spending time with family and friends. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year college and major in mechanical engineering.
Business Lead - Nathan Atangcho Class of 2026
BIO: I am a senior at Glenelg High School and a third-year Robotiator. I am the business lead of robotics, which means I mainly organize events and write grant letters. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, and arranging music. After high school I plan on double majoring in political science, and criminal justice on a pre-law track.
Systems Lead - Dylan Pratilas Class of 2025
BIO: I have been on the team for 3 years now, and I love working with the systems of the robot and all of the electronics and software aboard, seeing the mechanics actually function the way we want them to through the electronics is extremely rewarding to me, and I am very grateful I am able to lead this division this year. In my free time, I enjoy playing baseball, travelling the world, and making meaningful connections with others, hearing other's stories is one of my favorite things in the world, and travelling is the easiest way to do that. I hope to graduate University with a Master's in Fire Protection Engineering and work to create a safer environment in industrial areas.
Artreach Lead - Koi Zhao Class of 2026
BIO: This is my third year in robotics; personally, I love interacting with the team and getting to know all of them. To sketch out my ideas on paper and watching them flourish and become important to the team. I plan to major in Engineering and minoring in Law. Out of robotics I enjoy reading, writing stories, and playing games.
Scouting Lead - Aidan Lovette Class of 2026
BIO: This is my fourth year as a robotiator. I personally love being able to see a robot on the computer and turn it into a real thing. Outside of robotics, I enjoy reading, playing video games, and I am the Game Master for a D&D campaign here at Glenelg