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FIRST® Robotics Teams
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MCDS FIRST® Robotics Teams
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
FIRST®
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology is a robotics community that prepares young people for the future through a suite of inclusive, team-based PreK-12 robotics programs. Miami Country Day School offers 3 teams: First Lego League Challenge ( 4th grade - 6th grade), and First Tech Challenge (FTC): The Bionic Spartans (6th grade - 9th grade) and Cyber Spartans ( 9th grade - 12th grade) Robotics Teams.
Gracious Professionalism is a core value of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Competition that encourages high-quality work, respect for others, and a sense of community. It's a way of competing that allows for mutual gain and fierce competition to coexist." Our teams come to each match ready to collaborate and compete at the highest level.
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An Invitation To Push The Boundaries Of What’s Possible
Step into the electrifying world of MCDS Robotics, where innovation meets competition, and technology becomes the playground for the next generation of explorers.
MCDS-FIRST® Robotics Teams isn’t just a program; it’s a beacon of inspiration, a community where young minds are forged in the fires of science and technology. Here, students don’t just join a team—they become part of a movement that’s shaping the future, one robot at a time.
Our FIRST® Robotics Teams
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Spartan Avengers
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Bionic Spartans
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Cyber Spartans
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The Spartan Avengers posing with their trophy after winning first place in Robot Design for the 2023-2024 season
Our Spartan Avengers First Lego League Team #60675 was founded by ten amazing and energetic lower and middle students.
Levi Lustigman(4th), Matvey Osokin (4th), Nicolas Moraitis (4th), Khori Hill (4th), Daniel Wilson (4th), Franco Leyva (5th), Charles Arnold (5th), Lyon Auerbach (6th), Matthew Green (6th), Rhett Runzheimer (6th).
What an amazing year, they qualified for regionals, and won first place in robot design. What a way to end a season...
FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge guides our youth by introducing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to students in grades from 4th to 6th through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together.
Our students Discover, how Investigate, and to Challenge themselves with the fundamentals of STEM and apply their abilities in an exciting way while building propensities for learning, with confidence, and cooperation abilities, working with each other along the way, with core values and innovation.
We are the Bionic Spartans FTC team, an upcoming powerhouse of innovation and collaboration in the world of competitive robotics. Inspired by the core values of Miami Country Day School, our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement.
The Bionic Spartans FTC team, founded by the dynamic quartet of William Kebrdle(8th) , Reece Liu(8th), Franco Betancourt(7th), and our newest addition, Alexander Webb(7th).
Together, these visionary individuals embody the spirit of determination, ingenuity, and collaboration that defines our team. With a shared passion for pushing the limits of technology and a commitment to excellence, the Bionic Spartans are poised to leave their mark on the competitive landscape.
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Bionic Spartans
Join us as we embark on this thrilling journey, fueled by creativity, camaraderie, and a relentless drive to succeed. We strive to not only excel in FTC competitions but also to inspire and empower future generations of engineers and innovators.Fueled by passion, creativity, and teamwork, we are poised to make a lasting impact on the robotics community. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to redefine what's possible in the realm of robotics.
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Cyber Spartans
Welcome to the electrifying world of innovation and competition! We are FIRST Robotics FTC Team, Cyber Spartans 21882, the vanguard of Miami Country Day School’s Upper School Robotics.Our odyssey in the realm of FIRST Robotics is a tale of passion and ingenuity, sparked by a cadre of extraordinary students with a shared vision to code, construct, and conquer in the robotic arena.The founding team members are seen in the picture above: Tri Captains Gabriel Daiberl,’24 Scout Hudson’24, and Caroline Jiang’24, with Nicholas Korf ‘24 and Juana Verdiquio’24; not pictured Alex Mandel’24 and Luke Wong’25.
In our debut season of 2022, we embarked on an ambitious journey in the FIRST Tech Challenge, joining the ranks of the South Florida League. Under the guidance of Tracy Haswell, our Coach and Director of the Garner Center for Innovation, we forged our path with determination.
As we advanced into the 2023-2024 season, our team’s spirit and expertise flourished. Together, we delved deeper into the intricacies of coding and robotics engineering, tackling our second challenge with renewed vigor and creativity. Pictured below from left to right are: Francisco Apraiz ’25, Caroline Jiang ’24, Gabriel Daiberl ’24, Nicholas Korff ‘24, Audrina Dimmer’27, Luke Wong ‘25, and in front Marion Cheng, ‘27 and Scout Hudson ‘24, (Cameron Schoch ’26 not pictured).
Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, driven by teamwork, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The Cyber Spartans are not just a team; we’re a force to be reckoned with, and our journey is just beginning. Onward to victory!
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MCDS Robotcs:
Embracing Innovation
and Teamwork
At MCDS, robotics is a journey of growth, camaraderie, and giving back. It’s about the lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the lives touched. So, if you’re ready to be part of something bigger join us, and let’s build a future that’s as bright as the minds that shape it.
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