ABOUT MECHA MULES
Mecha Mules is a completely student led team that believes students thrive the most when they are given the freedom to try things out for themselves and find what works best for them individually. Each member has the choice to focus their attention to specific portions of the team's projects or to work a little on everything. All the work done for competitions this year, building, programing, and driving to designing the team logo, fundraising for & designing of our team T-shirts, business proposals, creating a Mecha Mules social media presence, and even making this website, all have been completely carried out by students. Mecha Mules has an elected group of student leaders that are given the responsibility of overseeing different sections of the team's work, and our current Mecha Mules Captain is Pierce Leavitt.
MEET THE TEAM!
Programing & Driving:
Kaiden
I have been in the FTC team for two years now, and am currently the group’s lead coder. That alone has helped me develop a work ethic that can be used to my advantage in pursuing careers.
Patrick
I assist with coding and building the team’s robots. I plan to put in 101% of my time in Mecha Mules. I joined robotics to hone my skills in engineering and programming.
Nathan
A working robot would be nothing without its own driver. With his precise, calculated controls, Nathan takes charge of make sure our robot does its job and takes the point home!
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Annelise
I’m one of the two 6th graders in the team and take on the role of scout and builder. I aim to use the information I have now to develop a stronger team as soon as I enter high-school.
Alan
Newest member of our team. Interested in coding and developing video games.
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Logistics & Strategy:
Pierce
We'd be completely lost without him. Pierce is our Captain & the glue that holds us together. Pierce organizes our entire team, and does a little bit of just about everything.
Reagen
She writes. She draws. She builds. Is there anything she can't do? Reagen is an invaluable member of our team who, among other things, oversees the compilation of the writing portion of our team's presentation for competitions.
KT
My job in the team consists of writing, publicity and outreach. Being part of robotics requires me to build strong communication skills which will aid me a lot in my hopes of becoming a nurse!
Arwynn
Persuasive, versatile and assertive. A robotics veteran since the ripe age of 10, Arwynn leads the presentations, business outreach, public relations and runs all the Mecha Mules social media accounts (and may or may not have created this website).
Micah
With his teammates describing him as a hard worker, Micah is an imperative member and leader. He's the main builder, head of operations and one of the main presenters, making his mark as a flexible team member!
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Building & Design:
Peter
Having over 6 years of robotics experience, my role is to lead the building team. I take my experience in FTC to explore my engineering abilities and figure out what I plan to pursue in the future.
Elijah
I am a first year member alongside my brother, Patrick. My job is to build robots and ensure that its program works fine. as it serves as a first step to entering the robotics industry.
Max
I work as a build-assistant and specialize in any type of woodworking the team may need. Once I finally become a high-schooler, I aim to strengthen team chemistry and develop my skills as a builder.
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Jamey
As a sixth grader, I work alongside Annelise in scouting, building and coding. Being part of FTC allows me to satisfy my curiosity to better understand the nature of robotics and engineering.
Thain
As a first year member, I designed the TSE and helped the team revise our robot and gather more information. My role in crafting materials will be useful in industry and the trades.
Coaches and Mentors:
Rook: Lead Coach. teaching biology and engineering at Wahkiakum HS
Ron: Lead Coach. retired computer science and engineering and math teacher
Brian: Mentor, building and coding. IT at Nippon Longview Paper
Jess: Mentor, videography. 4H Wahkiakum county STEM specialist
Marjorie: Mentor, team spirit and Gracious Professionalism. Wahkiakum SD Custodian
Steve: Mentor, building and wiring. Retired boat builder
Amanda: Mentor, operations. self employed graphics designer
Caleb: Mentor, CAD. Portland engineer
Paul: Mentor, building and CAD. Wahkiakum SD maintenance director
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