Windham Robotics Nets Top 48 Finish at Globals

Windham High School's FIRST Robotics squad had an impressive showing at the global competition this weekend in St. Louis, advancing to the quarterfinals in their division before eventually bowing out in the tournament.

According to WHS Vice Principal Bob Dawson, the finish for Windham Windup 3467 was good for top 48 at U.S. FIRST Globals. A total of 400 teams were at the event, which took place at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, MO. The stadium is home to the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League.

"There are roughly 2,500 teams in the U.S., and they can stake a heck of a claim to being in the top 5 percent of those," said Dawson in a message.

Dawson said that about 10 kids and six adults went on the trip alongside team advisor Scott Kukshtel.

After getting knocked out in the quarterfinals, the Windham Windup Facebook page featured an update on Saturday:

Our team is extremely proud of our 2013 season and what we have accomplished! A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this season possible and helping to take our team to new heights! Thank you to Veloxion, Veolia Environmental Services, Windham High School, WillSeal, BAE Systems, and JC Penney for your support this season and to our parents for helping us get this far! :)

Joining the Windham squad was a team from Milford, N.H. – Mechanical Mayhem Team 1519.

The Milford group advanced all the way to the tournament's final match.

Other teams in attendance from N.H. included groups from Lebanon, Manchester and Nashua.

Dawson said that the Windham team will be back at WHS today.