REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of Wilcox High School Robotics Team
Report
BACKGROUND
Wilcox High School is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, located at 3250 Monroe Street. The Wilcox High School Robotics Team was founded by Councilmembers Karen Hardy and Suds Jain and has been operating for 10 years. This is the first year since its inception that the Robotics team has been able to attend the World Championship FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Competition. The event is held annually in Houston, Texas. This year, it took place on April 17-20, 2024.
There are two teams at Wilcox High School, and the “Robopocalypse” team of fifteen students attended this year’s World Championship. There were multiple awards presented, and “Robopocalypse” received the THINK and Inspire prizes in the competition.
DISCUSSION
During the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council is honored to recognize the Wilcox High School Robotics Team.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager