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Hazelwood West Shrapnel Sergeants Give Solid Effort at FIRST Robotics Championship

This was the team's first appearance at the world championship, and the team made the best of it.

After the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics (FIRST) World Competition last weekend, the Hazelwood West Shrapnel Sergeants came home without a winning trophy, but with lots of experience. The team finished in 52nd place out of 100 teams in their division, according to a school district press release. This was its first time competing in the world championship. Cory Cook, Shrapnel Sergeants sponsor, said the team and their robot performed well. “Our robot was robust, and the team was in high spirits and eager to perform,” he said. “I’m proud of the team. "Their finish was very commendable for their first time at this competition." Cook said as the team left the event, it was planning for future competitions …

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Boeing's Diversity Fair Draws Hazelwood Robotics Team

Members of the Hazelwood Central High School RoboHawks robotics team participated in the Eighth Annual Boeing Diversity Fair.

Led by math teacher and robotics club sponsor Katie Allen, junior Tommy Filla and sophomores Christian Strong and Vince Turner demonstrated what their robot, Thorondor, could do. “We’re here to talk to adults in the business community about For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and explain our role in it,” said Allen as the students set up their table. “It also gives the team members a chance to practice their networking and public speaking skills. They get to interact with people from organizations throughout St. Louis.” During the event, Boeing bused many of its employees from various buildings in Hazelwood and Berkeley so they could participate and view the variety of tables and booths. After the students …

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Fox2 Video: Webster Groves Outlasts Hazelwood Central, Win 26-25

A 16-yard touchdown pass with about a minute left clinched a season-opening win for Webster Groves Saturday evening.

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