Whitman is a senior in high school, and this is his sixth year on the team. He primarily works in software, but can work on any part of the robot. At competitions, he is the human player, but can also serve as the coach on the field. When Whitman isn’t doing robotics, you can find him running for his school, participating in Scouts, or playing the piano.
Reid is a senior in high school. This is his sixth year on the team, and he mainly works on hardware. He plays lacrosse and runs cross country with fellow members of our team during his free time. He is the #1 fan of putting motor oil on his pancakes; he’s often talking about it.
Zoe is a sophomore in high school. This is her second year on the team. Zoe mainly focuses on hardware and Computer Aided Design. Some of her hobbies include art, archery, and theater.
Benjamin is a seventh grader in his second year on the Team. In addition to helping out on hardware and software, Benjamin is on the drive team, acting as attachments player or human player. In addition to Robotics, he is involved in Scouting. In his spare time, Benjamin enjoys riding roller coasters, playing video games with his friends, playing piano, and rock climbing.
Gabe is an eighth grader in his second year on the team. Gabe works primarily on hardware for the robot and is on the drive team as an attachments player or the human player.
Colton is an eighth grader in his first year on the team
Penny is a sixth grader in her first year on the team
Emperor Zurg is our robot, and when not working he enjoys throwing artifacts at people, making weird noises, and dropping bolts on the field.
Mentors and Coaches
Millard Gold is the original and primary team mentor for Plan B. He has led the team for the past 15 years. He has made an impact on every team member that has made their way into his shop. He gives countless hours to the kids and their families. His passion for FIRST and learning in general makes him the perfect mentor for our team.
Donovan Edmunson is a returning coach. He helps out during meetings with our hardware and any other jobs we need assistance with.
James Harmon is returning as a mentor for the team this year. James helps out during meetings with any projects that need assistance.
