San Miguel Robotics Program Hosts Qualifying Tournament on Campus
Last month, San Miguel’s robotics program hosted the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Arizona Palo Verde Qualifying Tournament here on campus. Over fifty student, faculty, family, and community volunteers gathered to welcome 15 teams from across the state. During the tournament, teams competed with robots created and programmed by the students. Each match consisted of a 30 second autonomous section, during which the robot operates according to a program written by students, and a 2 minute driver operated section, during which students direct the robot in real-time. Judges evaluated performance and designated 9 awards overall. Team Viper (San Miguel’s Varsity team) worked the event, filling roles such as Pit Administrator, FTA (Field Technical Advisor), and Robot Inspector. Team Venom, the Junior Varsity team, competed in the tournament, earning 7th place overall. Because FIRST emphasizes the values of “gracious professionalism” and collaboration, teams are encouraged to engage in friendly competition while also offering support and encouragement to competing teams.
This robotics program at San Miguel was co-founded by Br. Jack Henderson and Mr. Demian Quiroz when they arrived at San Miguel six years ago. Br. Jack and Mr. Quiroz noticed a lack of engineering offerings in the curriculum and felt that the creation of a robotics co-curricular program would provide students with valuable experience and skills. In addition to technical engineering skills, students learn how to problem solve and work as cooperative team members.
“Plus,” adds Br. Jack, “It’s just a lot of fun.”
Stay tuned for more news as Team Viper heads to the state competition in February. This year, the Team Viper qualified for the first tournament of the year- earliest
Stay tuned for more news as Team Viper heads to the state competition in February. This year, Team Viper qualified for state in their first tournament of the year - the earliest they’ve ever qualified.
Team Viper (San Miguel’s Varsity team) worked the event, filling roles such as Pit Administrator, FTA (Field Technical Advisor), and Robot Inspector. Team Venom, the Junior Varsity team, competed in the tournament, earning 7th place overall. Because FIRST emphasizes the values of “gracious professionalism” and collaboration, teams are encouraged to engage in friendly competition while also offering support and encouragement to competing teams.
Boys Soccer Team Celebrates
Senior Players and Managers
During the final home game of the season, the San Miguel boys soccer team honored their senior players and managers with a Senior Night Ceremony at halftime.
The team finished out their season strong with a 2-1 win over Sabino.
The following seniors were recognized: Juan Cueva, Juan Machado, Roman Pelayo, Sebastian Torres, Manuel Garcia, Benjamin Rodriguez, Frida Salcido-Santiago, and Karis Garcia.
Raising Funds FORE! Rising Stars 2022 San Miguel High School is thrilled to announce the 5th annual Rising Stars Golf Tournament will take place Friday, February 11, 2022 at the OMNI Tucson National Resort. Thank you to our title sponsor, Crest Insurance Group and to Cristina Baena who will be our golf chair for the 5th year in a row. We also appreciate our wonderful supporters this year including PVB Fabrications, Concord General Contracting, Inc., Jim Click Automotive, and Arizona Leadership Foundation along with all the foursomes who will be participating. Every $2,000 raised at this event will close the tuition gap for San Miguel students. FOURSOMES SOLD OUT! Although we are excited to report that foursomes are sold out, it's not too late to get involved! If you are interested in purchasing a tee sign to display your organization's logo and support our students at this event, please email Paloma L. Santiago at santiagop@sanmiguelhigh.org. |