Thornton Academy Postscripts Alumni Magazine Spring 2020 | Page 11

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In February, TA Robotics competed
in the Southern Maine League
Tournament and earned the Judge's
Award for excellence in design,
construction, and programming.
Congratulations!
quality instruction to go along with
this exciting upgrade, professional
development funding has been
allocated for training this summer
through a VEX V5 program at
Carnegie Mellon. The Robotics Club
is also looking forward to a refresh
of their equipment, which can often
get messy, according to club advisor,
Chris Hall. “Like life, robotics can
be messy and unpredictable.
Learning how to navigate the
world of robotics will help
prepare students for a changing
world.”
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