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By rdnewsNOW staff

Rookie all-stars

St. Joseph High School robotics team wins prestigious award at international competition

Apr 15, 2025 | 12:26 PM

The St. Joseph High School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, the Gyron Falcons, have returned from an international competition in the U.S. and did not come empty handed.

After competing in the tournament in Nampa, Idaho from March 27-29, they claimed the rookie all-star award, which recognizes a team that, “exemplifies a young but strong partnership, as well as implementing the mission of FIRST to aspire students to learn more about science and technology.”

They competed against some of the top high school robotics teams from across the country and made a positive impression on the judges.

“We are incredibly proud of the Gyro Falcons’ outstanding achievement in their rookie season,” said Gary Gylander, SJHS Principal in a media release. “Their dedication, innovation, and passion for STEM have truly shone on an international stage. This award is a testament to their hard work and the support they have received from our school and community.”

The St. Joseph High School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program has grown from one team to five teams with 32 students who spend their Saturdays designing, building and programming robots for competitions.

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The FTC program won multiple regional awards and two consecutive Inspire Awards for excellence, as well as hosted the Alberta FLL and FTC Provincial Championship from March 15-16.

The team, along with multiple sponsorships, raised approximately $2,000 through online sales and partnerships with local businesses.

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