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<br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
<br /> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
<br /> SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
<br /> ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAMS
<br /> WHEREAS , On April 2 , Team 587 , The Hedgehogs , comprised of students from Orange and
<br /> Cedar Ridge High Schools , won the First Robotics Competition North Carolina
<br /> District State Championship , and the team was subsequently invited to compete in
<br /> the international First Robotics Championship ; and
<br /> WHEREAS , On April 2 , Team 4795 , Eastbots , comprised of students from East Chapel Hill High
<br /> School , achieved the top ranking in the North Carolina district and were likewise
<br /> invited to compete in the international First Robotics Championship ; and
<br /> WHEREAS , On April 19 -22 , both Team 4795 , Eastbots , and Team 587 , The Hedgehogs ,
<br /> performed exceptionally well at the international First Robotics Championship ,
<br /> reaching the playoffs in their respective divisions ; and
<br /> WHEREAS , On March 12 , Team 4829 , Titanium Tigers , comprised of students from Chapel Hill
<br /> High School , won the Johnston County District event, and later competed at the
<br /> North Carolina District State Championship , and
<br /> WHEREAS , On March 26 , Team 7763 , Carrborobotics , comprised of students from Carrboro
<br /> High School , won the UNC Pembroke District Event, and later competed at the
<br /> North Carolina District State Championship ; and
<br /> WHEREAS , With the support of the Board of Orange County Commissioners , Orange County
<br /> Schools , and Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools , all four Orange County First
<br /> Robotics Teams have increased their collaboration with teams in the county and
<br /> across North Carolina;
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE , be it proclaimed that the Board of Orange County Commissioners
<br /> expresses its sincere gratitude and admiration to the students and mentors of Team
<br /> 587 , The Hedgehogs , Team 4795 , Eastbots , Team 4829 , Titanium Tigers , and Team
<br /> 7763 , Carrborobotics for their broad range of talents , impact on their schools and
<br /> community, and dedication to inspiring students of all ages to pursue opportunities
<br /> in STEM through robotics .
<br /> This the 16th day of May, 2023 .
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<br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners
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