MVTHS District 201 Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that MVTHS VEX ROBORAMS TEAM 41870A and 41870B has a once in a lifetime chance for the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas TX April 25-28! This is an incredible opportunity for our young engineers, but we need your help to make it happen.

Our team has been working relentlessly, since the beginning of the school year to design, build, and program the robot's that can compete at the highest level. They have given it their all and have made it this far.

They will compete against 800 teams from over 40 countries in the largest robotics competition in the world. No Illinois teams outside of greater Chicago have ever qualified for Worlds until now.

Team Red Bull, (41870A), with captain Weston Riggan, fabricator Gabe Luttenin, and strategist Cassie White, reached the finals to secure their World Championship berth. They head to Dallas with a 20-2 record. They won Excellence Awards from Mount Vernon, Decatur, and Collinsville tournaments. The Excellence award is the highest award given at each competition and it encompasses engineering notebook judging, an interview, and an evaluation of robot skills.

The Shaq's, (team 41870B), led by captain Ryan Benderski and programmer Izak Wisneski has also qualified for worlds by reaching the semifinals of the Illinois State Championship. They head to Dallas with a 16-7 record while being awarded as Tournament Finalist at Collinsville.

No Illinois teams outside of greater Chicago, IL has ever qualified for Worlds until now. With your donations, it will help cover the costs of registration fees for both teams, transportation, and hotel rooms for 5 students and 1 coach. It will also give our students the chance to experience the excitement of the World Championship and meet other young engineers who share their passion for robotics.

The breakdown of the cost is as followed:

Airfare for 5 students and 1 mentor: $2,545

Hotel for 5 nights for 3 rooms: $3,661

Entry cost for two teams: $2,400

Total cost $8,606

By supporting our robotics team, you are investing in the future of our community and our world. "Building A Better World, One Ram At A Time". These students are the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders, and with your help, they can reach their full potential.