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S.P.A.M is about Science

The FIRST organization (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, www.usfirst.org) developed the robotics program in 1989 to get students involved with science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and educational way. Since its inception, over thousands of robotics teams have been founded around the US, Canada, South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Millions of dollars in scholarships are also available to students that compete in the FIRST robotics competitions. In addition, FIRST’s goal has been to inspire students to be science and technology leaders.

S. P. A. M. is about Teamwork

S. P. A. M. is composed of students from Jensen Beach, Martin County, South Fork High Schools, and Clark Advance Learning Center. On the football fields they may be rivals, but when they walk through the doors of the “S. P. A. M. Pit”, they are one united team. Students learn collaboration from day one, and continue this ideal when they are paired with random alliance partners on the field. This teamwork has paid off, as S. P. A. M. has been a national runner-up, won 2 Regional Championships, and won numerous other accolades during our 13 year history.

S.P.A.M is about Ingenuity

Students on the S.P.A.M robotics team put their minds to the test as they must design and build a fully functional robot in only six weeks! This robot must compete with and against other teams from all over the world in an athletic style game, but the rules of the game change each year. The students must also design and construct a 3-D animation focused on FIRST’s mission using themes from the current game challenge.

Students with differing skills and interests have the choice to focus on construction, software and controls, public relations, animation, or other tasks which are vital to the team’s success. There’s a job to appeal to everyone’s interest and ability

S. P. A. M. is about Spirit
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Any S.P.A.M student will tell you that one of the most fun times in their life was at a robotics competition. Over the year, students constantly gain more pride for the team, and this comes bursting out when competitions arrive. Students dress in Superman capes, trade buttons with thousands of other kids in attendance, and scream at the top of their lungs whenever their robot is in action. Whether they win or not, S.P.A.M is an amazing experience at competitions, which is the least they could ask for after months of hard work. The team pride continues in the off-season months, as students show off their team shirts and buttons around school, and meet up for volunteer events in their community.

Based on these past achievements, S.P.A.M plans to continue to build on this success. All it takes is a dedicated community, motivated students and generous sponsors.