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Hewlett High School hosted the FIRST Long Island Robotics Championship where three of their teams: Bionica, Innovo and Roboboogie competed against 21 other schools, on March 1. Team Innovo earned top honors, capturing the Inspire Award and serving as the Winning Alliance, 1st Team Selected. With this win, Innovo will advance to the FIRST Championship, held April
29 to May 2, in Houston, TX. The FIRST Championship, presented by BAE Systems, is the culminating international event for youth robotics programs and a premier celebration of STEM excellence. RoboBoogie also had an outstanding showing, earning Inspire Award 2nd Place and the opportunity to select a Premier Event to attend. Bionica was recognized with the Sustain Award for demonstrating
consistent commitment to innovation and teamwork. Robotics coach Daniel Duffey-Birkenstock was honored with the Compass Award 2nd Place for his leadership and dedication to guiding students through a successful season. “Hewlett’s robotics teams
displayed exceptional collaboration and ingenuity, reinforcing the District’s commitment to STEM education and preparing students for future success in science and technology,” the district wrote in a statement. — Melissa Berman