THE ROBO DISRUPTORS
AT THE INTERNATIONAL
FLL CHAMPIONSHIP
the Invitational. The robot design awards
recognize teams that design and develop a
mechanically sound robot that is durable,
efficient and highly capable of performing
challenge missions.
“It was exciting for the team to represent
Pittsburgh at an international event and the
best part of the competition was witnessing
different teams showing a lot of imagination
and creativity,” said Parv.
Thus far, the team has had a very
successful two seasons, winning a
Champions trophy every year of competing
in western PA. The second FLL season of
the Robo Disruptors team culminated with
this championship. The team spent several
months working together and it has been an
amazing journey of discovery and learning
that will last a lifetime.
approaches. Here is a tentative outline of
PennDOT District 11’s planned work:
• Union Ave./Route 978 (base repair, from
Oakdale Borough to Battle Ridge Rd.)
• Washington Pike (base repair, between
the county line and Colussy)
• Boyce Rd. (base repair, from Washington
Pike to the 7-11)
Starts approx. early July
• Millers Run Rd. (mill and resurface
portion from Route 50 to just past RR
crossing)
• Kenneweg Ave. (paving and overlay)
• Robinson Run Rd. (mill and resurface
lower section from Noblestown Road to
just beyond houses going up the hill)
In cooperation with PA American Water Co.
• Oakridge Rd. (resurface entire road in
conjunction with utility restoration
work).
The Robo Disruptors, a local First Lego
League (FLL) robotics team, attended the
FLL Razorback Invitational International
Championship, which took place May 1922 at the University of Arkansas campus,
Fayetteville, AR. Team members who
attended the tournament are Nav Shrivastava
and Parv Shrivastava.
At this three-day tournament, 72 Grand
Champion teams from all around the
world were invited. “It was a super exciting
experience to meet the teams from so many
countries,” said Nav, who is the youngest
team member.
The Robo Disruptors were awarded
the Second Place Robot Design Award at
CALLING ALL YOUNG
SINGERS IN THE SOUTH
HILLS AREA!
The South Hills Children’s Choir (SHCC)
is holding auditions for the 2016-2017
season on June 3 and 4, August 19 and 20,
and August 26 and 27. These are held at
View Crest Presbyterian Church in Eighty
Four. No experience or special preparation is
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