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# Truck Town Thunder

A FIRST FRC Team - Team 68

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- [January 2023 Partner Update](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/jan-2023-partner-update/) - [pdf-embedder url="http://www.trucktownthunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/T3-Partner-Update-Jan-28-23.pdf" title="T3 Partner Update Jan 28 23"]
- [January 2021 Newsletter](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/january-2021-newsletter/) - FEV News TRUCK TOWN THUNDER 2021 Competition Season January 2021 Upcoming Dates: February -8th: Q&A Panel March April Proudly representing the Brandon School District Thank You !!! Truck Town Thunder could not exist if it weren't for the generous support of our sponsors, mentors, parents and the Brandon School District. We greatly appreciate your
- [Partner Newsletter - February 2019](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/partner-newsletter/) - T3 News Truck Town Thunder 2019 Competition Season February 2019 Upcoming Dates: March 15-16 District Competition Gull Lake HS Richland, MI March 29-30 District Competition Troy Athens HS Troy, MI April 10-13 MI State Championship Saginaw Valley State Saginaw, MI April 24-27 World Championships Cobo Center Detroit, MI Proudly representing the Brandon School District Thank
- [Partner Newsletter - March 2019](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/partner-newsletter-march-2019/) - FEV News TRUCK TOWN THUNDER 2019 Competition Season March 2019 Upcoming Dates: March 29-30 District CompetitionTroy Athens HSTroy, MI April 10-13 MI State ChampionshipSaginaw Valley StateSaginaw, MI April 24-27 World ChampionshipsCobo CenterDetroit, MI Proudly representing the Brandon School District Gull Lake District Competition Update Over the weekend of March 15th-17th the Brandon High School robotics
- [Partner Newsletter December 2019](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/partner-newsletter-december-2019/) - Partner Newsletter - December 2019 TRUCK TOWN THUNDER 2020 Competition Season December 2019 Upcoming Dates: January 4 2020 KickoffI-TEC CenterBrandon Middle SchoolOrtonville, MI March 20-21 District CompetitionLansingMason High School April 3-4 District CompetitionMarysvilleMarysville High School April 8-11 MI State ChampionshipSaginaw Valley State UniversitySaginaw, MI Proudly representing the Brandon School District Thank You!!! Truck Town Thunder
- [Website Redesign](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/website-redesign/) - Website Redesign Exciting Times! Welcome to the redesigned Truck Town Thunder website. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we did redesigning it. We strive to continue improving and adding new and exciting content. Make sure to check back again.
- [Build Season 2018](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-season-2018/) - Enjoy Our Playlist, More Videos to be Added Soon
- [Time to Register for Youth Robotics 2015-16!](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-youth-robotics/) - Truck Town Thunder is now accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 School year. REGISTER NOW
- [Dolzynski Family](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/dolzynski-family/)
- [Bischer Family](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/bischer-family/)
- [Ferris State Softball Team](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/ferris-state-softball-team/) - The Ferris State Softball Team works with T3 and the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Over time they have learned that T3 is there to help when needed. In 2014 they offered us a number of their shifts in thanks. We hope to continue working together.
- [2014 Innovation Camp Resource Update](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2014-innovation-camp-resource-update/) - Want to start your own camp? Check out our Innovataion Camp Resources. The documentation is updated and ready to use
- [Mid Michigan Robotics Alliance](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/mid-michigan-robotics-alliance-2/) - The Mid-Michigan Robotics Alliance is a nonprofit education organization formed by same-minded individuals and FIRST Robotics teams to promote the advancement and development of science, technology, and education in the Mid-Michigan area.
- [Scrap Metal Drive Tally November 21st](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/scrap-metal-drive-tally-november-21st/) - Special thanks to James Wallace, Alyssa Stewart and Marissa Stewart for assisting the pick up of Scrap Metal from BFIS. They piled it high and a check for $226.00 was picked up today. Go Truck! Please drop off any scrap metal by November 21st and we can tally up our final scrap amount.
- [Vex Competition December 13, 2014](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/vex-competition-december-13-2014/) - Here is the competition agenda for Saturday: Doors open at 8:00am 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Check-in and inspection 9:00 am - 9:15 am - Drivers Meeting 9:15 am - 9:30 am - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Qualification matches 12:30 - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 pm - 1:35
- [Oakland County's Most Valuable Robotics Team Members Announced](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/oakland-countys-valuable-robotics-team-members-announced/) - By Diana Dillaber Murray, Daily Tribune News Twenty-three students from the 600 participating in the 15th season of the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association have been named to the the 2014 All-County MVP Robotics Team made up of the most valuable players on high school teams from throughout the county. Rochester Adams/Stoney Creek and International Academy
- [Cascade Effect](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/cascade-effect/) - Truck Town Thunder is really excited to be hosting a tremendous event this weekend. It will be the largest event of it's kind ever to be hosted in Michigan for students in the middle grades (6th-8th). 50 (that's fifty!) FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams will be assembling at Brandon High School this Saturday, December 20 from
- [Truck Town Thunder Fall Successes](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-fall-successes/) - The Truck Town Thunder Youth Program has grown tremendously due to the support of our partners and we would like to invite you all to come out and see an excited action packed day of youth robotics. This year, the Truck Town Thunder reach has grown tremendously due to the generous support from all of
- [Technical & Managerial Resources](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/technical-resources-4/) - TECHNICAL Robot code Dashboard Code SUPPLIERS MANAGERIAL Business Plan
- [Rudimentary Tote Stability Test](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/rudimentary-tote-stability-test/)
- [Build Week 1](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-week-1/)
- [Working on Robot Pickup Prototype](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/working-robot-pickup-prototype/)
- [Drop Off Returnables to Bueche's 1/19 from 10a-4p](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/drop-off-returnables-bueches/) - If you are home on Monday, January 19, and want to donate your returnables, drop them off to the T3 students waiting at Bueche's from 10a-4p. This is a student specific fundraising event.
- [Chairman's Award Teaser](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/chairmans-award-teaser/)
- [Build Week 2](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-two/)
- [Don't Get Frostbite On The Way to a T3 Meeting](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/dont-get-frostbite-way-t3-meeting/)
- [Continental Automotive Group](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/continental-automotive-group/) - The Automotive Group of Continental is one of the leading global automotive suppliers. With its three divisions – Chassis & Safety, Powertrain and Interior – it achieved sales of approximately €16 billion in 2010. We are proud that Continental has been such a dedicated sponsor. Thank you Continental Automotive Group!
- [The Citizens Newspaper](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-citizens-newspaper/) - News and advertising about Oxford, Lake Orion, Clarkston, Ortonville/Brandon, and Goodrich. Visit the website for more information.
- [Michigan Opto-Mechanical Systems, LLC](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/michigan-opto-mechanical-systems-llc/) - Michigan Opto-Mechanical Systems LLC provides consulting, contract engineering, and R&D project management services for optical system development, opto-mechanical system design, product design, testing, fabrication, and assembly. Michigan Opto-Mech staff have experience in machine vision, industrial inspection, aerospace, sports, medical, and robotics industries
- [Treasured Roses Dixieland](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/treasured-roses/) - Treasured Roses is a family owned, small business located inside Dixieland, Waterford that supplies costumes year round, specializing in corsets, boots, shoes, wigs, and neon accessories. Treasured Roses also carries antiques, vintage Christmas, carnival glass, and many more items.
- [Build Week 6](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-5-2/)
- [Competitions Are Coming Fast](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/competitions-are-coming-fast/) - March 12th will be here before we know it. Indiana District Event - Kokomo IN
- [One week and counting](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/one-week-and-counting-2/)
- [ABB Robotics North America](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/abb-inc/) - ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the company employs 150,000 people and operates in approximately 100 countries. The firm’s shares are traded on the stock exchanges of Zurich, Stockholm and New York. ABB’s North American operations are headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and employ about 30,000 people
- [Safety Award at the Kokomo Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/safety-award-at-the-kokomo-competition/) - We finally tracked down Nick and Carlos to take a picture with our safety award from yesterday!
- [Thank You Andy Mark](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/thank-you-andy-baker/) - Thank you Andy Baker for having us down to the Kokomo District. It was an absolutely awesome experience to us to come visit AndyMark, Inc. All of the teams from Indiana really know what FIRST is about. We were honored to attend.
- [Center Line District Competition Success](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/bringing-home-the-districts-chairmans-award/) - FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, participated in the Center Line FIRST Robotics District Competition this weekend on Friday and Saturday at Center Line High School in Center Line, Michigan. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of T3’s partners, mentors, and students, Truck Town Thunder competed with confidence, seeding 11th in the qualification matches with an
- [Lansing Review, A Look to Grand Rapids](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/lansing-review-a-look-to-grand-rapids/) - FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, concluded its district season at the Lansing FIRST Robotics Competition at Mason High School in Mason, Michigan this weekend, April 2nd to April 4th. The team finished their district season strongly as they seeded 2nd in the qualification matches. T3 was ecstatic to ally with Team 314, The Megatron
- [Michigan State Championship Success](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/michigan-state-championship-success/) - FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, traveled to Deltaplex Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan to compete at the FIRST In Michigan State Championship from April 8th to April 11th. Truck Town truly raised the bar this year, and the team competed with all of its might to seed 11th out of the 102 teams that
- [2015 Chairman's Presentation for Worlds in St. Louis, MO](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-chairmans-presentation-for-worlds-in-st-louis-mo/)
- [T3 Invades St. Louis](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-invades-st-louis/)
- [T3 Recycling Container Stealer 2](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-recycling-container-stealer-2/)
- [M15 Urgent Care](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/m15-urgent-care/) - The three district competition Industrial Safety Awards won in 2015 can be tied to M15 Urgent Care's donated supplies. Thank you M15 for your guiding expertise and donation!
- [FIRST Innovation Camp](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first-innovation-camp/) - Killer Bees, Truck Town Thunder and The Adambots are hosting two elementary through middle school FIRST camps this summer. Come join us June 15 - 18th and June 22- June 26. Complete details are found on our Community Outreach page.
- [Michigan Advanced Robotics Competition (MARC)](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/michigan-advanced-robotics-competition-marc/) - We have a winner! The 4-pack alliance was successful in its effort to capture the 2015 championship. The alliance consisted of these four teams: # 3641 - The Flying Toasters #226 - The Hammerheads #302 - The Dragons #68 - Truck Town Thunder
- [MMRA Tiger Game Fall Raffle](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/mmra-tiger-game-fall-raffle/) - Raffle to win 4 Tiger tickets and a parking pass - 9/5/15 - 7pm. Raffle costs $1 per chance (Value listed $380) The tickets are located at Section 129, Row 5 - seats 7,8,9,10. Students will receive around $.75 for every ticket sold. The Mid-Michigan Robotic Alliance (MMRA) is holding this raffle on 8/19 at Premier
- [2015 Indiana Robotics Invitational](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-indiana-robotics-invitational/) - This weekend was the 2015 Indiana Robotics Invitational at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an annual event where teams are invited from all over the world to come and compete in a two day robotics event. The teams invited have to make it through a application process and officially be invited
- [T3 Students Are College Bound](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-students-are-college-bound/) - Ortonville, Michigan, July 7, 2015 - The Truck Town Thunder robotics team has had tremendous success over the years but the most important success comes in the achievements of their graduating seniors. FIRST Robotics globally strives to prepare student for a competitive and successful career. FIRST Robotics offers over 22 million dollars in scholarships as
- [The Most Important Success](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-most-important-success/) - The Lasco Press August 10, 2015 Andrew Spiece The Truck Town Thunder robotics team has had tremendous success over the years but the most important success comes in the achievements of their graduating seniors. FIRST Robotics globally strives to prepare student for a competitive and successful career. FIRST Robotics offers over 22 million dollars in
- [Promoting FIRST FLL teams at Septemberfest](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/promoting-first-fll-teams-at-septemberfest/) - First Lego League mentor, Tim Flickenger with a FLL member enjoying Septemberfest and promoting FIRST to the festival attendees. We had another tent for Truck Town and our robot too.
- [Rotten Manor on October 29th](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/october-29th-major-fundraising-event/)
- [FLL Coopertition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/fll-coopertition/) - Great day spending time with two of our FLL teams at Big MO FRC Team 314 for a small FLL practice event. It was awesome to work together with Big MO to inspire a new batch of FLL geniuse
- [ARL Service, LLC Shop Tour in November](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/arl-service-llc-shop-tour-in-november/) - On November 3rd, T3 was invited to tour the facility at ARL Service, LLC in Davisburg. ARL Service is a custom machine builder for manufacturing automation. They provide services to their clients that range from machine repair and maintenance to complete turnkey custom engineered solutions. The owner, Al Lewellen, along with several staff members, spent
- [T3 & Girl Scouts Team Up](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-girl-scouts-team/) - Ortonville, Michigan, March 20, 2016 - For three years now, Truck Town Thunder has been partnering with the Girl Scouts to bring FIRST to girls in Southeast Michigan. The Girl Scouts are one of the fastest growing groups involved in bringing FIRST to youth in all communities. Truck Town Thunder girls spend time at Girl Scout events promoting FIRST as well as
- [Team D Brings Home a Win](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-d-brings-home-win/) - Congratulation Vex Team D for winning the Avondale Vex Qualifier! They are on the VEX State Championships. Go Truck!
- [Team E Has Energy](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-e-energy/) - Congratulation Vex Team E for winning the Energy Award. Go Truck!
- [ARL Service, LLC](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/arl-service-llc/) - ARL Service is a custom machine builder located in Davisburg, Michigan. We use over 32,000 square feet of state-of-the-art machine production space to engineer, design, program, build, and service custom low to high volume production machines. Our mission is to provide our clients with outstanding superior machine build quality and on time production schedules. Beyond
- [Tippecanoe Qualification Match 72](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/tippecanoe-qualification-match-72/) - Our alliance consisted of teams 447, 4791, 68 We lost 63 to 49
- [Truck Town Thunder Takes the Field for District Level Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-takes-field-district-level-competition/) - Ortonville, Michigan, March 20, 2016 - Truck Town Thunder Robotics begins competing this weekend at the Lansing FIRST Robotics District Competition on March 25 and 26th at Mason High School. Students from Brandon and Holly High School are excited to return to Lansing to defend their title from last year’s Lansing Event. The team will also be presenting for
- [Featured in The Lasco Press](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/featured-lasco-press/) - March 21, 2016, The Lasco Press - Read all about Truck Town Thunder in The Lasco Press!
- [T3 Chariman's 2016](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-charimans-2016/) - Lansing District Chairman's Award
- [Couple Incredible Awards at Mason District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/couple-incredible-awards-at-mason-district-competition/) - Ortonville, Michigan, March 29, 2016 – Truck Town Thunder out of Brandon and Holly High School traveled to MasonHigh School to compete in the FIRST Lansing District Competition this past weekend. Competitively, the team finished in 15th place after the qualification rounds with a record of 7 wins and 5 loses. They were then ousted in the Quarterfinals of
- [LANXESS](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/lanxess/) - LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 9.1 billion in 2012 and roughly 17,500 employees in 31 countries. The company is currently represented at 52 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of plastics, rubber, intermediates and specialty chemicals.
- [Michigan Championship Competition Honors T3 with the Engineering Inspiration Award](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/michigan-championship-competition-honors-t3-with-the-engineering-inspiration-award/) - Much like the Chairman's Award, Engineering Inspiration automatically qualifies the team to go to the world championships in addition to covering the $5000 entrance fee courtesy of NASA. With this additional money, Truck Town will be able to fund another team's registration to the World Championships later next week. Truck Town was honored with this
- [Michigan Championship Competition Results](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/4430-2/) - Ortonville, Michigan, April 20, 2016 - Truck Town Thunder has their sights set on St. Louis for the fifth consecutive year as a result of an incredible performance at the Michigan State Championships this past week. Truck Town Thunder pulled through with a record two Championship award wins: The Engineering Inspiration Award in addition to
- [Woodie Flowers Finalist Award Presented to Coach Andrew Spiece](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/woodie-flowers-finalist-award-presented-to-coach-andrew-spiece/) - The highest honor that can be given to a team mentor is the Woodie Flowers Award which is presented to “An outstanding Mentor in the robotics competition who best leads, inspires, teaches, and empowers their team using excellent communication skills” (FIRST). Truck Town Thunder lead mentor Andrew Spiece was awarded the Regional Woodie Flowers Award,
- [St Louis 2016](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/st-louis-2016/)
- [Build Season 2017](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-1/) - Enjoy Our Playlist, 7 Videos Strong
- [Lansing Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/lansing-competition/)
- [Marysville Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/marysville-competition/)
- [Notre Dame Prep VEX](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/notre-dame-prep-vex/) - At the Notre Dame VEX competition on December 17th, Truck Town Thunder's VEX teams B and C won the competition against a number of other teams. Team B got the "Excellence award", which is the highest award possible in the competition. Both of these teams have earned the opportunity to go to the VEX States competition
- [The Brandon Middle School Robotics Team Receive Top Honors](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-brandon-middle-school-robotics-team-receive-top-honors/) - Ortonville, Michigan, January 14, 2013 – On Saturday, January 12, the Brandon Middle School Robotics Teams, VEX Team 6868a and 6868b, brought home top honors at the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association Middle School County Championship. Brandon Middle School received the Beautiful Bot Award and the Gracious Professionalism Award. The team was also awarded the
- [Week 3](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-build-week-3/)
- [Week 2](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-build-week-2/)
- [2013 Kettering FIRST District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/latest-news-test/) - FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder competes at the Kettering District. The 2013 game was Ultimate Ascent. Robots shot Frisbees in goals to earn 1,2, or 3 points. Our team ended up semi-finalists and won 2 awards at this competition. We won the Industrial Safety Award and the coveted Chairman's Award. Semis 2 Match 2 Video
- [2013 Harvey Swanson Elementary Festival of Science](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-harvey-swanson-elementary-festival-of-science/) - Harvey Swanson Elementary Festival of Science, February 22, 2013 - Truck Town Thunder got the opportunity to inspire elementary school students in robotics and engineering at the 2013 Festival of Science. T3 instructed sessions on building and programming robots and Knex Innovation.
- [2015-2016 Brandon FLL Coaches Guide](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first-coachteam-resources/) - Printable version of this guide. FIRST Coach/Team Resources - http://goo.gl/btxmcI FIRST in Michigan Consent and Release Form - http://goo.gl/MFFyny This form needs to be filled out by every student and team mentor/coach Coach need to have these at competitions filled out FIRST Registration FLL “Start a Team” Information: http://goo.gl/oiSPrv (See Steps) Register your team and
- [2013 Pre-Season Training](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-pre-season-training/) - Truck Town Thunder spends the fall in Robot 101. The team learns to come together as a team in various team building activities. They also have intensive training on all aspects of the Truck Town Thunder Robotics Team.
- [2016 Robot Reveal](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-robot-reveal/) - Ortonville, Michigan, March 3, 2016 - Truck Town Thunder is excited to present their 20th robot since 1998 to compete in this year’s challenge FIRST Stronghold. Truck Town Thunder's student lead experience is leading the state in STEM Education. The FIRST Progression of programs is an excellent educational opportunity for all ages, Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. Starting with FIRST Lego
- [Little Caesar's Pizza Kits Sale Until November 11, 2014](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/little-caesars-pizza/) - Over 20 kits to choose from. The traditional pizza kit makes 3 family size pizzas and the personal pizza kit makes 9 pizzas. There is a Little Caesar Pizza Kit for everyone! And remember, each T3 team member makes $5/kit towards their fundraising goal. This averages to around 30% back to the team - Thank you Little Caesars!
- [Holly Candle Shoppe](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/holly-candle-shoppe-2/) - Need Coordinator for 2015. The shoppe generously gives 40% of proceeds back to T3, who in turn credits the students account towards payment of any T3 fees. It's a win-win. The candle buyer gets a great candle with the option to refill any in glass containers. The students get help paying their bill and T3
- [Bullfrogs 15% Fundraiser](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/bullfrogs-15-fundraiser/) - Every spring, the team engages in a fundraiser, where every group of people that enters Bullfrogs that receives a ticket can turn it in at the end of their meal, and the team receives 15% of their bill. At least 2 people have to stand at the door, passing out the tickets to the customers.
- [Wojo Wreaths](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/wojo-wreaths/) - 2014 fundraiser through 11/19/2014 pick up 12/9/14 Hey Truck! I would like to remind everyone that has heard, and tell those who haven't, that there is an upcoming fundraiser from our partners over at Wojo's Greenhouse where they allow us to sell their products to our schools, friends and families throughout our community. This is
- [Fireworks Sales](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/fireworks-sales/) - Truck Town Thunder participated in a fundraiser for the summer of 2013. We worked in conjunction with Brandon Youth Baseball to raise funds selling Fireworks in the parking lot of Cherry Hill Lanes in Clarkston, Michigan. In partnership with Phantom Fireworks, the team raised funds for the upcoming year of robotics. This fundraiser has proven successful
- [Parent's Night Out Fundraiser](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/parents-night-out-fundraiser/) - Every February, we have a parents night out, where the parents can drop off their kids and can swim, play dodge ball, play volleyball, watch movies, and just outright have fun! The whole available team volunteers, but this occurs during a build night, so only the most crucial builders are left in the shop to
- [Scrap Metal Recycling with Sumthing Green](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/scrap-metal-recycling-with-sumthing-green/) - Sumthing Green in Ortonville has an account open and is ready to accept scrap metal and credit it to T3 all year long! Drop off is Monday – Friday 9a-5p and Saturday 9a-3p Location: 103 Wolfe Lane (Off Wolfe Road, just a few yards from Ortonville Road. What to donate? water tanks washers and dryers
- [GoFundMe.com for Junior FIRSTLego League](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/gofundme-com-for-junior-firstlego-league/) - The Truck Town Thunder Robotics Team is raising funds to run our K-3 Grade Junior FIRST Lego League. Every year, we have about 100 kids participate in the program and it would be great to be able to continue to do so for the 2014-2015 school year. With the funds, we will be purchasing Legos for the
- [Esys Automation](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/esys-automation-2/) - Esys is the one-stop for all of your company’s automotive manufacturing needs. We have the knowledge and experience to provide everything you need in nearly all areas of the manufacturing process. Offering both Turnkey Automation Systems as well as Controls Engineering Services, we are highly specialized in vehicle final assembly applications in Body Assembly, Paint,
- [CEC Controls](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/cec-controls/) - CEC Controls Company, Inc. is a leader in Industrial and Process Control Systems Integration committed to providing the superior product you expect and the quality you deserve. Our state-of-the-art facility, coupled with an experienced staff, helps to ensure that our products are on-time, defect free and continuously improving. CEC Controls is a full service System
- [Cross The Road Electronics](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/cross-road-electronics/) - Cross The Road Electronics was founded by Mike Copioli and Omar Zrien in 2006. Our goal is to provide robust embedded solutions for various robotic and control applications. We have successfully designed products on multiple processor architectures while incorporating various I/O capabilities and communication protocols including CAN bus, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and USB (host and
- [Tippecanoe District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/tippecanoe-district-competition/) - On March 3rd, Truck Town Thunder attended the Tippecanoe, Indiana FRC districts. Overall, Truck Town Thunder had a successful competition, making it to the quarterfinals and being selected as second pick for the second alliance. The teams on the second alliance were: Team 1501, Team THRUST and Team 3559, Thundercats. Both of these groups are
- [Spring Newsletter](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/spring-newsletter/) - Spring Newsletter
- [Types of Burns and How to Treat Them](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/burns/)
- [Wear Your Safety Glasses- Don't Miss the Water Game](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/wear-safety-glasses-dont-miss-water-game/)
- [Lifting Materials Safely](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/lifting-materials-safely/)
- [Driving Smart](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/driving-smart/)
- [Don't Let Stress Get To Your Head](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/dont-let-stress-get-head/)
- [How to Flush Eyes](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/flush-eyes/)
- [Poison Control](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/poison-control/)
- [Kidnap Prevention](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/kidnap-prevention/)
- [Severe Weather](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/severe-weather/)
- [Basic First Aid](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/basic-first-aid/)
- [Buddy System](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/buddy-system/)
- [Brandon Robotics Team Sells Survival Bracelets for Desert Angels](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/brandon-robotics-team-sells-survival-bracelets-for-desert-angels/) - Article in the Oakland Press News PDF of article See press release Ortonville, Michigan, February 1, 2012 -- The Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, is selling Survival Bracelets to raise money for Desert Angels. The Desert Angels collect, pack, and mail needed items to our troops overseas. Packages always include words of encouragement
- [Truck Town Thunder Presents Check to The Desert Angel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-presents-check-to-the-desert-angel/) - Ortonville, Michigan, April 18, 2012 – The Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, has been selling survival bracelets since January to raise money for The Desert Angel, Louise Downs, to send Miracle Boxes overseas to our troops. The team has been working diligently to sell bracelets and have sold enough of them to be
- [Truck Town Thunder Offers LEGO Camp](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-offers-lego-camp/) - The Truck Town Thunder Robotics team hosted an innovative week long day camp for kids ages 8-14. Teachers, Engineers and Students from Truck Town Thunder guided kids through learning about robotics and engineering. Kids learned about design and programming in a structured competitive environment. Kids learned about teamwork and working together with other students to
- [2012 Back to the Bricks](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-back-to-the-bricks/) - University of Michigan - Flint Pavilion, August 18, 2012 - Truck Town Thunder partnering with other teams from the Mid - Michigan Robotics Alliance demonstrated their 2012 Robots downtown Flint, Michigan. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1248'] [av_slide id='1249'] [av_slide id='1250'] [av_slide id='1251'] [/av_slideshow]
- [2012 Brandon Homecoming Parade](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-brandon-homecoming-parade/) - Ortonville, MI, September 28, 2012 - Every year, Truck Town Thunder participates in the Brandon Homecoming Parade in order to demonstrate their robot and reach out to the community. T3 supports the school and other activities and this is a great way to form relationships with other school organizations. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1221']
- [2012 Heller Machine Tools Demonstration](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-heller-machine-tools-demonstration/) - Heller Machine Tools, September 29, 2012 - Truck Town Thunder demonstrated their award winning robot from Rebound Rumble at Heller Machine Tools. Heller is a new sponsor for the team and T3 is excited about the new partnership with such a great company. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1232'] [av_slide id='1233'] [av_slide id='1234'] [av_slide id='1235']
- [2012 Holly Homecoming Parade](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-holly-homecoming-parade/) - Holly, MI, October 12, 2012 - Every year, Truck Town Thunder participates in the Holly Homecoming Parade in order to demonstrate their robot and reach out to the community. T3 supports the school and other activities and this is a great way to form relationships with other school organizations. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1214']
- [2012 Community Shredding](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-community-shredding/) - Clarkston/Brandon Credit Union, October 13, 2012 - Truck Town Thunder Partnered with the Clarkston-Brandon Credit Union to help community members shred important documents. Rain or Shine, students really enjoy helping out the community. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1203'] [av_slide id='1204'] [av_slide id='1205'] [av_slide id='1206'] [/av_slideshow]
- [2012 FTC Team 5976](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-ftc-team-5976/) - Brandon Middle School First Tech Challenge Team 5978, Brandon Tech - The Truck Town Thunder robotics team mentored a FTC team at Brandon Middle School this past FTC season. It was a great rookie year for the team and we look forward to continue the foundation built this year on the team. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false'
- [2013 FRC Workshop](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-frc-workshop/) - Kettering University FRC Workshop (Hosted but FRC Team 2337), January 6, 2013 - Truck Town Thunder had the opportunity to mentor many rookie teams the day after kickoff. The workshop covered sessions on Strategy Dictates Design, Team Management, and every team was able to leave with an assembled and running KOP Chassis. This is an excellent opportunity for
- [Relay for Life](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/relay-for-life/) - Truck Town Thunder will be participating in the 2013 Relay For Life located in Ortonville, Michigan. Truck Town Thunder will be raising funds to help the American Cancer Society. The team will be out in full force on June 16 for a 24 hour relay to support cancer survivors. You can get specific information about
- [Michigan Science Fair Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/michigan-science-fair-competition/) - Michigan Science Center, June 1-2, 2013 - Truck Town Thunder participated in the first annual Michigan Science Fair Competition. This was a great event and the whole team has a chance to make someone's day! Go Truck! [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1140'] [av_slide id='1141'] [av_slide id='1142'] [/av_slideshow]
- [Truck Town's Thundering Lego Camp](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-towns-thundering-lego-camp/) - Feel the Thunder and join the Truck Town Thunder Robotics team for an innovative week long day camp for kids 8—14. Teachers, Engineers, and students from Truck Town Thunder will guide kids through learning about robotics and engineering. Students will learn about design and programming in a competitive environment. Participants in the FIRST Lego League will get an
- [Truck Town Thunder FLL Programs Informational Meetings Announced](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-fll-programs-informational-meetings-announced/) - You can learn more about these programs by attending one of the two informational meetings: At the Brandon Township Library on July 13th at 11:00am. At Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School cafeteria on September 11th at 6:00 p.m. For more information go to trucktownthunder.com and fill out the online form Or contact Andrew Spiece at: info@trucktownthunder.com or 248-627-1820 Jr. FIRST
- [FIRST LEGO League Meeting Dates](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first-lego-league-meeting-dates/) - Current Teams 4th Grade Team - FIRST Lego League Team 9831 Coaches: Brian and Sue Moore 5th Grade Team - FIRST Lego League Team 8883 Coach: Mark Ratliff6th Grade Team - TBD We are still able to register students until September 13, 2013. Our goal is to place every student who registers on a team. Cost $75 per team member. Price
- [Jr. FIRST Lego League Information](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/jr-first-lego-league-information-2/) - Dates Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 19, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pmStudents are encouraged to stay after school and go directly the meeting. Locations Harvey Swanson Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD) Oakwood Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD) Cost
- [FIRSTLego League Information](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/firstlego-league-information/) - Current Teams 4th Grade Team - FIRST Lego League Coach: Tim Flickinger5th Grade Team - FIRST Lego League Coaches: Brian and Sue Moore 6th Grade Team - FIRST Lego League Coach: Mark Ratliff We are still able to register students until September 13, 2014. Our goal is to place every student who registers on a team. Cost $75 per team member. Price includes
- [Jr. FIRST Lego League Meeting Dates](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/jr-first-lego-league-information/) - Dates Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 26, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 19, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013; 4:00pm-5:30pm Students are encouraged to stay after school and go directly the meeting. Locations Harvey Swanson Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD) Oakwood Elementary School (Specific Location: TBD)
- [Truck Town Thunder Raises Funds for Children Miracle Network](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-faises-funds-for-children-miracle-network/) - Extra Life – Play Games Heal Kids What is Extra Life? Extra Life is a 24-hour gaming marathon to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network, and Truck Town Thunder plays for Hurley Medical Center in Flint. When is Extra Life? Truck Town Thunder will be playing from 5pm on Saturday, October 27th to 10am on
- [Camp 4 Military Kid Fundraiser](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/haunted-cabins/) - Coming October 4, 2014 Truck Town Thunder is working with Camp Fire USA to provide Haunted Cabins to the public during October. 9750 Milford Rd Holly, MI 48442. Another opportunity to help the project to to come to the BBQ on October 4th. 3p-10p $10/car 3 Bands Pulled Pork Beverages Can it get any better?
- [COME to THE HAUNTED LODGE](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/come-to-the-haunted-lodge/) - October 10 - 31: Tell All Your Friends! Use this coupon to save $1 on the admission price. Friday & Saturday nights from 7p-10p , starting Friday October 10th through Friday, October 31st.
- [Truck Town Thunder Prepares for 2014 Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-prepares-for-2014-season/) - Between the end of the 2013 official season in April and the start of the 2014 season in January, Truck Town Thunder (T3) competed in numerous off-season competitions, kicked off a Youth Program, and welcomed its new members into the team. On June 1 and 2, 2013, Truck Town competed in the Michigan Science Center
- [Truck Town's Thundering Innovation Camp](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-towns-thundering-innovation-camp/) - June 23, 2014, Ortonville, Michigan, Feel the Thunder and join the Truck Town Thunder Robotics team for an innovative week long day camp for kids 8-14. Teachers, Engineers, and students from Truck Town Thunder will guide kids through learning about robotics and engineering. Students will learn about design and programming in a competitive environment. Participants in the FIRST
- [Thanks from Chimers Team 1684](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/thanks-from-chimers-team-1684/) - Lapeer, Michigan, Saturday July 19, 2014 - From Team 1684: Thank you to our awesome teams and community members who came out for this year's ROBO-CON, which drew more than 350 people, many who had so much fun they stayed all day! Planning is already underway for Lapeer's ROBO-CON 2015, which will likely be scheduled
- [Technical & Managerial Resources](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/technical-resources-2/) - TECHNICAL Robot code Dashboard Code Manipulator Shooter Analysis SUPPLIERS Andymark Vex Pro Robot Market Place Robot Shop Robot Space Banebots McMaster-Carr Bosch Gates MANAGERIAL Business Plan
- [Technical & Managerial Resources](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/technical-resources/) - TEAM STRUCTURE Team Structure Sub Team Choices Breakdown TECHNICAL Robot Code Dashboard Code MANAGERIAL Business Plan Press Packet
- [Technical & Managerial Resources](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/technical-resources-3/) - TECHNICAL Robot Code Dashboard Code MANAGERIAL Code of Conduct
- [KETTERING KICKOFF](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/kettering-kickoff/) - Earlier this year, on September 17, Truck both returning students and new members, walked away with a greater understanding of FIRST and a better attitude.” Town Thunder competed at Kettering University’s “Kettering Kick-off”. This is an off-season event Kettering puts on in order to kickoff the new school year and an upcoming FIRST season. This event was created
- [ALL-COUNTY HONORS](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/all-county-honors/) - Four team members from the Truck Town Thunder Robotics team received All-County Honors this year while competing in the Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association. Receiving All-County First Team Honors were Alex Determan (Holly Robotics, Team 43) and Nathan Koenig (Brandon Robotics, Team 25). Alex Determan plans to attend Michigan Technology University in the fall to
- [FIRST KICKOFF EVENT](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first-kickoff-event/) - Ortonville, Michigan, January 4, 2012 — The Truck Town Thunder(T3) Robotics team will be hosting the FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff Event on January 7, 2012. T3 is inviting the community, sponsors, and parents to come watch the 2012 challenge presented at the Brandon School District ITEC Center at 609 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, MI 48462. Community members
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER WRAPS UP ANOTHER BUILD SEASON](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-wraps-up-another-build-season/) - The Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, has wrapped up another FIRST Robotics Build Season. Every year FIRST Robotics initiates a challenge to high school students all over the world on the first Saturday of January. Teams are then given six weeks, ending February 21, 2012, to design, fabricate, and program a robot to
- [Truck Town Thunder Robotics Team ready for competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-robotics-team-ready-for-competition/) - Article in the Oakland Press News PDF of article
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER'S SUSTAINABILITY IS HIGHLIGHTED](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunders-sustainability-is-highlighted/) - The Truck Town Thunder Robotics Team attended the FIRST Robotics Waterford District Competition this past weekend. The team entered this year’s competition season strong. The team advanced to the Quarterfinals and was honored with the Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The Entrepreneurship Award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and recognizes a team
- [T3 WINS ENGINEERING INSPIRATION AWARD](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-wins-engineering-inspiration-award/) - Truck Town Thunder traveled to Northville High School this weekend to compete in the FIRST Northville District Robotics Competition. T3 finished the competition 13th in the overall rankings. The team also brought home the second highest award that can be obtained at a competition. The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates a team’s outstanding success in advancing respect and
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER ROBOTICS GRADUATES RECEIVE $336,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-robotics-graduates-receive-336000-in-scholarships/) - Students from the Truck Town Thunder robotics team were out after scholarships this year. The team currently has eight seniors from both Brandon and Holly High School. Combined the students have been awarded a total of $336,000 in college scholarships from schools all over the state of Michigan. Students from the team plan to attend
- [Truck Town Thunder Attends FIRST Championship](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-attends-first-championship/) - The Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, will be competing at the FIRST Championship in St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-29. This year over 400 teams will converge on the Edward Jones Dome to compete in this year’s challenge Rebound Rumble. Students from over 80 countries will be in attendance competing in grades kindergarten to
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER, DIVISION FINALISTS IN ST.LOUIS](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-division-finalists-in-st-louis/) - Truck Town Thunder attended the FIRST Championship this weekend at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. 402 teams were in attendance from all over the World. Truck Town Thunder had the opportunity to compete in the Newton Division where they finished the qualification rounds in 3rd place. Truck Town Thunder then picked two teams to
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER IMPRESSES HOLLY SUPERINTENDENT](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-impresses-holly-superintendent/) - On Monday, May 14, 2012, the Truck Town Thunder Robotics team had the opportunity to demonstrate their robot and spread the word of FIRST with the Holly Area School Board. The board was impressed and the Superintendent even took a minute and recorded a response to the team about their efforts this year as a
- [2012 Michigan Advanced Robotics Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-michigan-advanced-robotics-competition/) - Monroe High School,Monroe, Michigan, June 2012 - Truck Town Thunder was invited to compete in the 2012 Michigan Advanced Robotics Competition (MARC) and was able to pull off a competition win. T3 competed with FIRST Team 469, Las Guerillas, FIRST Team 107, Team R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S. and FIRST Team 2834, The Bionic Barons. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1265']
- [2012 Indiana Robotics Invitational](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-indiana-robotics-invitational/) - Lawrence North High School, Indianapolis, Indiana, July 2012 - Truck Town Thunder had the opportunity to compete in the 2012 Indiana Robotics Invitational in July 2012. The team ended up 3rd after qualification rounds and was ousted from elimination in the quarter finals. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1254'] [av_slide id='1255'] [av_slide id='1256'] [av_slide id='1257'] [av_slide
- [2012 Robots in the D](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-robots-in-the-d/) - Comerica Park, August 22, 2012 - Truck Town Thunder participated in demonstrating their 2012 Robot in the concourse at Comerica Park. Michigan teams collaborated to design and build a baseball cannon that was used to throw out the first pitch of the Tiger game. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1240'] [av_slide id='1241'] [av_slide id='1242'] [av_slide
- [Truck Town Thunder Comes out on Top at the 2012 Kettering Kickoff](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-comes-out-on-top-at-the-2012-kettering-kickoff-3/) - Ortonville, Michigan, September 25, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, competed in the Kettering Kickoff Competition this weekend at the Kettering University Recreation Center in Flint, MI. Together with FIRST Team 2337, The Enginerds from Grand Blanc High School, and FIRST Team 910, The Foley Freeze from Madison Heights, Truck Town Thunder
- [Brandon-Holly Teens win Robotics Contest](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/brandon-holly-teens-win-robotics-contest/) - Article in the Oakland Press News PDF of article
- [2012 White Lake Expo - Jr. FLL Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2012-white-lake-expo-jr-fll-competition/) - Lakeland High School, December 1, 2012 - Annually, Truck Town Thunder hosts the White Lake Expo at Lakeland High School in White Lake, MI. Student Team members plan, organize and run this event for kids 6-9 years old. [av_slideshow size='featured' animation='slide' autoplay='false' interval='5'] [av_slide id='1177'] [av_slide id='1178'] [av_slide id='1179'] [av_slide id='1180'] [av_slide id='1181'] [av_slide id='1182'] [av_slide
- [Truck Town Thunder 2013 Challenge Announced](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-2013-challenge-announced/) - Ortonville, Michigan, January 7, 2013 – On Saturday, January 5, the Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, community converged on the Brandon I-TEC Center to hear the international announcement of the 2013 game, ULTIMATE ASCENT via live NASA-TV broadcast and webcast. ULTIMATE ASCENT is played between two Alliances of three teams each. Each Alliance competes by
- [TRUCK TOWN THUNDER COMES OUT ON TOP AT THE 2012 KETTERING KICKOFF](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-comes-out-on-top-at-the-2012-kettering-kickoff-2/) - Ortonville, Michigan, September 25, 2012 – Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Team 68, competed in the Kettering Kickoff Competition this weekend at the Kettering University Recreation Center in Flint, MI. Together with FIRST Team 2337, The Enginerds from Grand Blanc High School, and FIRST Team 910, The Foley Freeze from Madison Heights, Truck Town Thunder
- [Truck Town Thunder Honored at the Kettering FIRST Robotics District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-honored-at-the-kettering-first-robotics-district-competition/) - Ortonville, Michigan, Monday, March 4, 2013 – On Saturday, March 2,2013, the Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Robotics Team 68, exhibited tremendous professionalism at the Kettering FIRST Robotics District Competition. The team was able to make it to the Semi-Finals with FRC Teams 302, The Dragons from Lake Orion High School and FRC Team 3421, Tachyon
- [2013 West Michigan FIRST District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-west-michigan-first-district-competition/) - Grand Valley State University, March 21-22, 2013 - Truck Town Thunder continued the 2013 competition season at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. The team was able to bring home a Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award and the Underwriters Laboratories Industrial Safety Award. The team was also able to competitively make the Semi-Finals with this year's robot.
- [Truck Town Thunder Travels Across the State to Compete in West Michigan](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-travels-across-the-state-to-compete-in-west-michigan/) - Ortonville, Michigan, Monday, March 26, 2013 –Truck Town Thunder traveled to Grand Valley State University this weekend to compete in the West Michigan FIRST Robotics District Competition. Competitively, the team finished in 11th place after qualification rounds and made it to the Semi-Finals in the Elimination rounds. The team is currently ranked 15th in the
- [Truck Town Thunder Qualifies for the World Championships](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-qualifies-for-the-world-championships/) - Ortonville, Michigan, Monday, April 14, 2013 – This weekend, April 11-13, 2013, The Truck Town Thunder robotics team competed in the Michigan State Championships at the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center. The team made it to the semifinal rounds which qualified them for the World Championship Event in St. Louis, April 23-26th. This is a great
- [T3 Travels To Missouri For World Championships](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-travels-to-missouri-for-world-championships/) - Truck Town Thunder qualified and successfully competed at the World Championships in St. Louis, MO from April 24th to the 28th. Random selection placed T3 in the Newton Division, the same division as the previous year. After completing the qualification matches with a record of 6-4-0 and seeding 11th out of 100 teams, Truck Town was
- [T3 Helps the Michigan Renaissance Festival Cook Turkey Legs](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-helps-the-michigan-renaissance-festival-cook-turkey-legs/) - Truck Town Thunder helped the Michigan Renaissance Festival cook turkey legs, their most renowned food product, during the months of August and September. In order to accomplish this goal, all team members took time out of their daily lives to help the team form and nurture a healthy relationship with the Michigan Renaissance Festival. The
- [2013 Brandon Homecoming Parade](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-brandon-homecoming-parade/) - Ortonville, Michigan, September 27, 2013, Truck Town Thunder showed off their school spirit by representing their team in Brandon's Homecoming Parade and showing off their robot in Brandon's Homecoming pep-assembly.
- [Brandon Expo Jr LEGO League Coming](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/brandon-expo-jr-lego-league-coming/) - Location: Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, 300 South Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 Date: December 13, 2013 Time: 5-8pm 2011
- [2013 Brandon Expo Jr. FLL Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-brandon-expo-jr-fll-competition/) - December 13, 2013, Ortonville, Michigan - Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School Tentative Event Agenda 4:30pm – 5:00pm Teams arrive and setup 5:00pm – 5:15pm Opening Ceremonies 5:15pm – 6:15pm Project Review 6:15pm – 7:15pm Team Activities 7:15pm – 8:00pm Closing Ceremonies and Award Presentation 8:00pm – 8:30pm Teams Pack up *Times may vary slightly Team Setup
- [T3 To Partcipate in 2014 District Competitions](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-to-partcipate-in-2014-district-competitions/) - On March 21st and 22nd, Truck Town Thunder will be traveling to the Great Lakes Bay Region District at H. H. Dow High School in Midland, MI; We will compete with the team’s 2014 Aerial Assist robot. Then the next weekend, on March 28th and 29th they will travel to Waterford Mott High School in
- [T3 Competes in Great Lakes Bay Region District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-competes-in-great-lakes-bay-region-district-competition/) - Truck Town Thunder competed in the Great Lakes Bay Region District Competition over the weekend. On Friday and early Saturday, the team competed in qualification matches and seeded 11th. T3 turned the tides of the competition by allying with team 4819, the Flat Mountain Mechanics and team 288, the RoboDawgs. However, because the RoboDawgs' robot
- [Truck Town Thunder Honored at the Waterford FIRST Robotics District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-honored-at-the-waterford-first-robotics-district-competition/) - On Saturday, March 29, 2014, the Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Robotics Team 68, exhibited tremendous professionalism at the Waterford FIRST Robotics District Competition. The team was able to make it to the Quarter-Finals with FRC Team 240, Tempest from Jefferson High School and FRC Team 5084, Fridgebots from Corunna High School. At the end
- [Truck Town Thunder Competes at Bedford FIRST Robotics District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-competes-at-bedford-first-robotics-district-competition/) - On Saturday, April 5, 2014, the Truck Town Thunder Robotics, FIRST Robotics Team 68, competed in their 3rd and final district level competition at Bedford High School in Temperance, MI. Due to the relentless efforts of the pit crew and the expertise of the drive team, Truck Town Thunder seeded 3rd after the qualification matches.
- [Truck Town Thunder Competes at FIRST In Michigan Robotics State Championship](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-competes-at-first-in-michigan-robotics-state-championship/) - The FIRS T in Michigan Robotics State Championships were held April 10-12, 2014 at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, MI. FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, was privileged to be one of 64 teams to participate in the annual event. Governor Rick Snyder spoke at the event to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of
- [Truck Town Thunder Robotics Competition Season Concludes at World Championship](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-robotics-competition-season-concludes-at-world-championship/) - The wheels on the bus went round and round as FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, journeyed to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri to compete in the FIRST Championship held April 23-26, 2014. FIRST Founder, Dean Kamen, FIRST Advisor, Woodie Flowers, and more motivational speakers delivered speeches that inspired students, mentors, volunteers, and parents. The competition grew
- [Truck Town Thunder Robotics Competes in FIRST Stronghold](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-robotics-competes-in-first-stronghold/) - On January 9th, 2016, the FIRST Robotics Competition game, FIRST Stronghold, was announced to the entire world over live stream. Truck Town Thunder will again be competing in the FIRST Robotics Competition, and is currently building its robot for competition to meet the challenges that the new game has to offer. FIRST Stronghold is “played
- [Samantha B.](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/samantha-b/) - How have you been inspired? Both FIRST and T3 have given me plenty of opportunities that I never had before. With Truck Town's Youth Program, I got the chance to mentor an all girls team. These girls made me realize that they are being inspired by me and I was being inspired by them. They
- [Week 1](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-build-week-1/)
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- [Week 5](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-build-week-5/)
- [Week 6](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2016-build-week-6/)
- [Kiera S.](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/kiera-s/)
- [Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Foundation](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/fiat-chrysler-automobiles-foundation-2/) - Since 1953, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of FCA US LLC, has invested more $500 million in charitable organizations and initiatives that help empower people, and build strong, viable communities. The FCA Foundation invests in programs that generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts. Additionally, FCA US seeks opportunities to support communities through its Motor
- [A&W Ortonville](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/aw/) - From website: Ortonville A&W has been owned by the Perris Family for more than 34 years. We pride ourselves on serving the best coney dog around and fresh made root beer. We offer drive-in service, and also have an outside dining area located next to Duck Creek.
- [Build Week 7](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-7/)
- [Truck Town Thunder Helps Launch Scary Business Startup](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-helps-launch-scary-business-startup/) - Ortonville, Michigan, July 7, 2015 Team members of FIRST® Team 68, Truck Town Thunder, applied project management and CAD skillsets to help gain Groveland Township approval for Rotten Manor, a scary new haunted house in Holly, MI. Rotten Manor business owners reached out to the team in August, 2015, and asked for help to create
- [General Motors](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/general-motors/) - General Motors has been a primary sponsor of our team for many years. We have been sponsored by several of their divisions including the Finance Staff, and, new this year, Global Product Development. We are proud that GM has been such a dedicated sponsor. Thank you General Motors Foundation.
- [FIRST®: It's More Than Robots!](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first-its-more-than-robots/) - From: FIRST FIRST®: It's More Than Robots! Ask someone who is involved with FIRST® – whether it's a Mentor, Volunteer, student, Sponsor, parent, or anyone in between – about what initially piqued their interest, and it’s likely that robots factor in somewhere. However, if you ask this diverse group of people what they got out
- [Truck Town Gets its VEX On!](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-gets-vex/) - Truck Town Thunder attended the Notre Dame Preparatory VEX Robotics HS Only State Qualifier on Saturday, December 13th. There were four sub-teams consisting of four members each. Several T3 members that were not participating in the VEX competition came to show their support. Congratulations to all of the VEX teams! Everyone really seemed to have a great
- [2015 Chairman's Video](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-chairmans-video-2/)
- [Kokomo District Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/kokomo-competition-district-press-release/) - Truck Town Thunder had a very successful weekend on our trip down to Kokomo, Indiana, for the first ever Kokomo District Sponsored by AndyMark, Inc. The people of Indiana FIRST really welcomed the team with open arms and it was a truly inspiring experience. We learned a lot from our visit to AndyMark and the kids
- [2015-2016 Brandon FTC Coaches Guide](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2014-2015-brandon-ftc-coaches-guide/) - Printable version of this page FIRST Coach/Team Resouces FIRST in Michigan Consent and Release Form This form needs to be filled out by every student and team mentor/coach Coach needs to have these at competitions filled out by all team members and mentors Dont bother with online registration. Half of your kids won’t be able
- [2015 Chairman's Video: District & State Winner](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-chairmans-video/)
- [Holly Candle Shoppe Sale through 10/2/14](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/holly-candle-shoppe/) - The Holly Candle Shoppe Soy Candle Fundraiser is earlier in the year this year than last so that you can take advantage of the autumn and holiday season scents and their gift giving possibilities. Starting 9/18/14, T3 students can ell soy candles from Holly Candle Shoppe in Holly, MI (second location in Howell). Please note the following
- [Mid Michigan Robotics Alliance](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/mid-michigan-robotics-alliance/) - The Mid-Michigan Robotics Alliance is a nonprofit education organization formed by same-minded individuals and FIRST Robotics teams to promote the advancement and development of science, technology, and education in the Mid-Michigan area. Goals of the MMRA To promote the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math-related education by helping to organize and run local FIRST
- [2015 Robot Reveal Video](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2015-robot-reveal-video/)
- [Build Week 5](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-5/)
- [Build Week 4](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-4/)
- [Build Week 3](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/build-week-3/)
- [Bueche's Receipts & Box Tops for Education](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/save-bueches-receipts-boxtops-chance-win-basket/) - Save your box tops from select brands and Bueche's receipts and you could win this awesome basket of goodies worth over $55! Box Tops for Education and Bueche's offer T3 the opportunity to earn money for the team. A basket has been created for the team to generate excitement and motivation to turn in your
- [Truck Town Attends OCCRA Banquet](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-attends-occra-banquet/) - Truck Town team members representing Brandon and Holly OCCRA attended the season ending banquet on Wednesday, December 3rd.
- [Genisys Credit Union](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/genisys-credit-union/)
- [2013 Alumni and Sponsor Appreciation Open House](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-alumni-and-sponsor-appreciation-open-house/) - Truck Town Thunder Robotics would like to invite sponsors, alumni, potential sponsors, and community members to our open house. The team has had a successful year and are excited to host an event to celebrate robotics and thank everyone who have made the team so successful over the years. The team will be showcasing their
- [Renaissance Festival](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/renaissance-festival/) - T3 has nurtured a relationship with the Michigan Renaissance Festival for years. T3 cooks all of the Turkey Legs for the festival and the team is able to raise enough funds in the past for the essentials the team needs to function. With this fundraiser, the team has been able to attend FIRST Championship for many years. The entire
- [2013 MSC Live Steam](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-msc-live-steam/)
- [2014 Chairmans Video](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2014-chairmans-video/) - This video accompanied the students presentation.
- [Bloomfield Girls Robotics Competition](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/bloomfield-girls-robotics-competition/) - November 1, 2014, Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School, FRC Teams 33, 68, 469 and 2834 will host the 2nd Annual Bloomfield Girls Robotics Competition. Come and celebrate women In engineering by competing and just have a fun hanging around with some inspiring people.
- [Truck Town Thunder Youth Program](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-youth-program/) - Registration Andrew Spiece needs to know who is on your team - Send him your roster, Please! aspiece@gmail.com Registration will continue to go through the Truck Town Site We want to avoid putting a kid on two teams Teams will be capped at 15 this year. Registration Fee has gone up to $100 per child
- [Truck Town Thunder Youth Program](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/truck-town-thunder-youth-program-2/) - Registration Truck Town Thunder Involvement Andrew Spiece needs to know who is on your team - Send him your roster, Please! aspiece@gmail.com Registration will continue to go through the Truck Town Site We want to avoid putting a kid on two teams Teams will be capped at 8 this year. Registration Fee has gone up
- [Haunted Lodge this October - Join Us!](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/haunted-lodge-this-october-join-us/) - Ortonville, Michigan, October 12, 2014 - Truck Town Thunder is honored to collaborated with Campfire U.S.A. providing funds to send Military kids to Camp Wathana. The Team has come together to create a creepy "Haunted Lodge". The lodge is fun for all ages. The Haunted Lodge will be open every Friday and Saturday night
- [2014 Competition in Pictures](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2014-competition-in-pictures/)
- [2013 Build](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-build/) - Truck Town Thunder documented the entire 2013 Build Season and showcases it here in our Video Playlist.
- [Build 2014](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-one-2014/) - 6 videos to highlight our build season
- [2014 Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2014-build-season/) - During the first week of build season, T3 decided on the strategy for the Aerial Assist game. Some of the members went to Baker College to meet with other teams and present the team’s strategy. There were also had quite a few of snow days, which put the team behind a little bit. Also, a
- [Week 1 of Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-1-of-build-season/) - Game Analysis, Scoring Analysis, and Strategy (days 1-3) Before we could start building a robot, we had to figure out what we needed it do to be successful in Ultimate Ascent. We analyzed the rules and discussed how to score for a whole day, before even approaching the actual design of the robot. Strategy should
- [Week 2 of Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-2-of-build-season/) - During week two prototyping continued. Coarse designs for the chassis were finalized, and the building of some parts began. Three members from the team attended the Baker Collage Design Review, although no significant changes were made to our team's strategy as a result. We also developed a new climber that looks promising. Our chassis uses
- [Week 3 of Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/481/) - During week three design and build progressed. The chassis designs were completed, the shooter sub-team continued working on designs, the feeding system prototype was completed and work continued on the new climber design. The electrical team began putting together a plan for wiring the robot when it is completed and the programming team put serious
- [Week 4 of Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-4-of-build-season/) - After testing many different types of shooter wheels, the team decided to custom build their own wheel. Here is a picture of the mold used to pour the the mold this week. Utilizing a 6" Vexpro wheel, the team plans to pour it's own rubber wheel. Stay tuned for pictures and testing of the wheel. The team
- [Week 5 of Build Season](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/week-5-of-build-season/) - Truck Town Thunder has been able to come up with a creative new design for a shooter wheel this year. The team was just not satisfied with the performance of the wheels that were available and wanted to innovate a wheel that would be more effective. Utilizing Reoflex Polyurethane, a mold developed in Week 4 and
- [2013 Robot Reveal](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/2013-robot-reveal/) - Truck Town Thunder would like to introduce our 2013 Robot. We took the time to highlight some of the engineering innovations the team was able to come up with. Along with posting our shooter and pictures of our Drive System. The team is working hard at getting the entire robot completed. We look forward to
- [Imagine Mars Project](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/imagine-mars-project/) - Are you ready for fun that is literally out of this world? At the Truck Town Thunder Lego League students will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math as they journey through the wondrous world of Lego Robotics. Students will have fun while exploring Mars, competing in a Robotic Pentathlon, and inventing their own robots individually and in small groups. Some of
- [THUNDER LEADERSHIP OVERNIGHT](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/thunder-leadership-overnight/) - Truck Town Thunder met at Brandon High School at 8am on October 29, packed into vehicles and left for Camp Copneconic. This activity made us use teamwork because we needed to depend on other team members to help us get across. The last activity of the day was a high ropes course. This was an activity

## Pages

- [FRONT PAGE](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/) - We are Truck Town Thunder! Our overall goal is to build a passionate team that encourages students to absorb new knowledge from dedicated team members while relentlessly having fun.
- [Mentors](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/mentors-and-advisors/) - T3 Mentors The Advisory Board Head Coaches Mentors
- [Students](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/students/) - T3 Students Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen
- [T3 Partners](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-partners/) - CORPORATE TEAM PARTNERS MAKE IT ALL POSSIBLE Truck Town Thunder has formed partnerships with the companies (or independent groups) shown below. Partners of Truck Town Thunder always demonstrate a mutually beneficial relationship with the team. Our partners receive recognition for being associated with a national award winning team, while the team may potentially form sponsor-based
- [Achievements](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/achievements/) - T3 ACHIEVEMENTS 2025 - REEFSCAPE 2024 - CRESCENDO District Competition at Ferndale High School Ended qualifications in 6th place First pick of the #3 Alliance Finished 11th Overall Received the Industrial Design Award District Competition at Mason High School Ended qualifications in 7th place Captain of Alliance #6 Finished 11th Overall Received the Excellence in
- [T3 Forms & Sign Ups](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/t3-forms-signups/) - THE GO-TO PLACE FOR TEAM SPECIFIC INFO PARTNERSHIP TOOL KIT 2026 Partnership Packet 2026 Partnership Letter FIRST Fundraising Toolkit Students 2025-26 Season Kickoff Meeting 2025-26 Student Team Member Application T3 Team Handbook Grade Check Form Mentor & Volunteer Admin Brandon School District Volunteer Criminal Record Check Expense Reimbursement Form Team
- [Truck Town Thunder Robotics INFORMATION NIGHT](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/infonight/) - TRUCK TOWN THUNDER is accepting new members! Interested in joining? Fill out our interest form! Wondering what Robotics is? Come check out the TRUCK TOWN THUNDER ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE! Drive the robot | Make a robot part | Meet the team Thursday, September 18th, 2025 2:20 PM to 4:00 PM Brandon High School, Rm 130
- [T3 Team Handbook](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/t3-team-handbook/) - Team Handbook
- [Team Calendar](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/team-calendar/) - Truck Town Team Calendar - Events, Meetings, etc.
- [Resources](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/) - Resources Team Handbook Team Calendar Robot 101 How We Communicate Forms & Sign Ups T3 Belt & Chain Calculator.xlsm
- [First](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/) - FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Vision of FIRST "To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders." - Dean Kamen FIRST Mission "Our mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology
- [SEE WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING!](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/see-what-weve-been-doing/) - See what our team is doing, with our monthly newsletters.
- [Contact Us](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us
- [Who Are We?](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/about-t3/) - WHO ARE, WHO ARE, WHO ARE WE? OUR VISION FIRST Team 68, Truck Town Thunder's overall goal is to build a passionate team that encourages students to absorb new knowledge from dedicated team members while relentlessly having fun. OUR MISSION IS CLEAR "To inspire peers to be more excited about science, engineering, and technology by
- [2023 Charged Up](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2023-charged-up/) - 2023 Charged Up THE GAME In CHARGED UP presented by Haas, two competing alliances are invited to process game pieces to bring energy to their community. Each alliance brings energy to their community by retrieving their game pieces from substations and scoring it into the grid. Human players provide the game pieces to the robots
- [How We Communicate](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/communication/) - HOW WE COMMUNICATE Due to today's technology there are many ways to convey information to each team member. We have chosen the below ways based on team member preferences and administration's needs. OFFICIAL Communication Team Emails Team Calendar Remind 101 Slack Google Hangout UNOFFICIAL Communication Facebook YouTube Twitter Snapchat GOOGLE GROUPS EMAIL BLASTS Truck Town
- [2022 Rapid React](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2020-21-infinite-recharge-copy/) - 2022 Rapid React THE GAME In RAPID REACT presented by The Boeing Company, two competing alliances are invited to process cargo for transportation. Each alliance is assigned a cargo color (red or blue, based on alliance affiliation) to process by retrieving their assigned cargo and scoring it into the hub. Human players assist the cargo
- [T3 In Action](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/t3-in-action/) - THE SPOT TO LEARN WHAT'S GOING ON COMPETITION NEWS BUILD CAPTURED ON VIDEO ARCHIVE OF COMPETITION NEWS
- [2020-21 Infinite Recharge](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2020-21-infinite-recharge/) - 2020-21 Infinite Recharge THE GAME In INFINITE RECHARGE, two alliances work to protect FIRST City from approaching asteroids caused by a distant space skirmish. Each Alliance, along with their trusty droids, race to collect and score Power Cells in order to energize their Shield Generator for maximum protection. To activate stages of the Shield Generator,
- [2019 Destination: Deep Space](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2019-game/) - 2019 Destination: Deep Space THE GAME Prepare for liftoff cadets with your fellow explorers in this year's new FIRST Robotics mission, Destination: Deep Space! Teams from all around the galaxy must come together with fellow explorers in order to traverse blinding sandstorms, place hatches, and load cargo as fast as they can into their rocket
- [2011 Logo Motion](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2011-logo-motion/) - 2011 Logo Motion THE GAME In the 2011 game, LOGO MOTION™, two alliances of three teams compete on a 27-by-54-foot field with poles, attempting to earn points by hanging as many triangle, circle, and square logo pieces as possible. Bonus points are earned for each robot that can hang and assemble logo pieces to form the FIRST logo. Robots can
- [2012 Rebound Rumble](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2012-rebound-rumble/) - 2012 Rebound Rumble THE GAME The Rebound Rumble SM robotics game is played between two Alliances of three teams each. Each Alliance competes by trying to score as many of the basketballs in the hoops as possible during the 2-minute and 15-second match. Balls scored in higher hoops score Alliances more points. Alliances are awarded
- [2013 Ultimate Ascent](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2013-ultimate-ascent/) - 2013 Ultimate Ascent THE GAME ULTIMATE ASCENT is played by two competing alliances on a flat, 27 x 54 foot field. Each alliance consists of three robots, and they compete to score as many discs into their goals as they can during a two minute and fifteen second match.The higher the goal in which the disc
- [2014 Aerial Assist](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2014-aerial-assist/) - 2014 Arial Assist THE GAME AERIAL ASSIST is played by two competing Alliances of three robots each on a flat 25’ x 54’ foot field, straddled by a truss suspended just over five feet above the floor. The objective is to score as many balls in goals as possible during a two (2)-minute and 30-second
- [2017 Steamworks](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2017-2/) - 2017 Steamworks THE GAME FIRST STEAMWORKS, the 2017 FIRST Robotics Competition game, invites two adventurers’ clubs, in an era where steam power reigns, to prepare their airships for a long distance race. Each three-team alliance prepares in three ways: 1. Build steam pressure. Robots collect fuel (balls) and score it in their boiler via high
- [2016 Stronghold](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2016-2/) - 2016 Stronghold THE GAME FIRST STRONGHOLD is a game were each alliance commands one tower, five defenses, and a ‘secret passage’ which allows their robots to restock on ammunition, called boulders. One defense in each alliance’s set of five, the low bar, is a permanent part of the field. Three defenses are selected strategically by
- [2015 Recycle Rush](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2015-recycle-rush/) - 2015 Recycle Rush THE GAME RECYCLE RUSH is a recycling-themed game designed for the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). It is played by two Alliances of three Teams each. Alliances compete simultaneously to score points by stacking Totes on Scoring Platforms, capping those stacks with Recycling Containers, and properly disposing of Litter, represented by pool
- [2018 Power Up](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/first/2018-2/) - 2018 FIRST Power Up THE GAME FIRST POWER UP, the 2018 FIRST Robotics Competition game, features teams trapped in an 8-bit video game. Each three team alliance has three ways to help defeat the boss and escape: Tipping the scale or the alliance's switch in their favor to earn points, exchanging power cubes for power
- [Robot 101](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/robot-101/) - ROBOTICS 101 CAD TRAINING Autodesk Fusion 360 How-To Videos CLASS MATERIALS Robot Materials This link reviews our Robot 101 program for the following topics. Design Electrical Engineering Fasteners Hand Tools Pneumatics Power Tools Programming Project Management & Training Public Relations Scouting and Strategy Test Web Development
- [PRO](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/pro/) - PARENT ROBOTICS ORGANIZATION PURPOSE The Truck Town Thunder Robotics Organization (PRO) was formed to suport the Truck Town Thunder Robotics (T3) program. T3 strives to bring local area opportunities for youth to participate in competitive robotics while being mentored by local industry professionals. EXPECTED OUTCOMES To engage parents to be a more integral part of
- [Program Structure](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/resources/stem/) - PROGRAM STRUCTURE OVERALL STRUCTURE Team Hierarchy T3 is led by two students called “Project Managers” and Sub-Team Leaders who are nominated by mentors and voted on by students. Starting in 2017, Truck Town Thunder will have Team Co-Leaders. Gary Fenn is a Test Engineer and Manager for General Motors. This will be Gary's twelfth year
- [The Team](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/the-team/) - FOUNDED IN 1998 & STILL GOING STRONG FIRST Team 68 was founded in 1998 by Tom Stephans, former Global Chief Technology Officer of General Motors. Initially known as Truck Town Terror, the team began with 20 members from schools across Oakland County and was housed at a General Motors facility in Pontiac, Michigan. At that
- [FIRST Lego League Junior](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/youth-programs/first-lego-league-junior/)
- [FIRST Lego League](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/youth-programs/first-lego-league/)
- [FIRST Tech Challenge](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/youth-programs/first-tech-challenge/)
- [Youth Programs](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/youth-programs/) - T3 MENTORS FLL FROM JR. TO TECH CHALLENGE Truck Town Thunder volunteers and provides for the Brandon community through active involvement with many STEM and robotics related events, such as camps and charity events. The main goal of Truck Town Thunder participating in these events is to spread awareness of FIRST, STEM, and team robotics

## Robots

- [2017 FIRST Steamworks](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/robot/2017-first-steamworks/)
- [2018 FIRST Power Up](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/robot/2018-first-power-up/)
- [2019 Destination: Deep Space](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/robot/2019-destination-deep-space/)

## Team Members

- [Jason Bobel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jason-bobel/) - This is Jason's eighth year with the team. Prior to Truck Town Thunder, he was an assistant coach for an FLL team for 5 years. He attended Michigan State University for Supply Chain Management and currently works for L & R Distributors as the Director of Demand Planning. He assists with fundraising, team business needs
- [Allen Bradshaw](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/allen-bradshaw/) - Allen is a Senior, first year member of the team and is on the media/awards subteam and our mechanical subteam. Allen joined robotics because of his friends, and he thought that it would be fun to join. Outside of robotics, he performs in the school band as a trumpet. After graduating he wants to go
- [Reid Howerton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/reid-howerton/) - Reid is a Freshman, first year member on the team and is on the safety and mechanical sub teams. He joined robotics to be with friends and learn new skills. Outside of robotics, Reid likes to be outd0ors and be working with his hands.
- [Harley Pawley](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/harley-pawley/) - Harley has been with the team for 10 years now, 4 as a student and 6 as a mentor. He attends Oakland University and is majoring in Electrical and Computer engineering while interning at Alps Alpine. He helps out with electrical and programming and enjoys reading, playing hockey, and composing music in his free time.
- [Jason Howerton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jason-howerton/) - This is Jason's fourth year with T3. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in electrical and computer engineering, and is currently an embedded software engineer at Vitesco Technologies. He uses his software skills to help out T3 on the programming side of the team and enjoys basketball, home improvements, and leading Boy Scout
- [Mark Ratliff](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/mark-ratliff/) - Mark Ratliff has been with the team for 12 years now. He retired from being Director of IT for FEV North America in 2025. He graduated from Michigan Technological University as a Mechanical Engineer. He became involved with First in 2012 with his daughter who was a member of Truck Town Thunder. Inspired by the
- [Robbie DeHaan](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/robbie-dehaan/) - Robbie has been with the team for 9 years now. He graduated from Kettering University, studying computer engineering. He is working for General Motors as a Calibration Engineer. He helps out with CAD, media, and CNC machining on the team, and doesn't have any hobbies because he doesn't have time for them.
- [Gary Fenn](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/gary-fenn/) - This is Gary's 20th year mentoring T3. His daughter had already graduated high school when he started mentoring. He has been employed by GM for over 34 years, always in the Structural Development Labs. For the last 20-ish years he has been one of the technical lead engineer. He is now retired. He has a
- [Caleb Diem](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/caleb-diem/) - Caleb is a Senior, second year member of the team and is on the health/safety subteam our electrical subteam. Caleb joined robotics because he wanted to learn electrical principals. Outside of robotics, he performs in the school band as a bassoon. After graduating he wants to go into the culinary arts field.
- [Ryan Howerton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/ryan-howerton/) - Ryan is a Senior, fourth year member of the team and is student project manager. Ryan joined robotics because he loves to create things and to be able to learn something new everyday, another reason is because Jacob Standley was going to do it. Outside of robotics, he participates in the National Honor Society, the
- [Jacob Standley](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jacob-standley/) - Jacob is a Senior, fourth year member of the team and is on the Scouting/Strategy subteam while also being our Mechanical subteam leader. Jacob joined robotics because his dad recommended it to him. Outside of robotics, he works at Mt. Holly selling rental ski and snowboarding gear. After graduating he wants to go to college
- [Alexia Glomski](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/deziree-ingles/) - Lexi is a Sophomore, fourth year member of the team and is on the Electrical subteam while also being our media/awards subteam leader. Lexi joined robotics because her older brother was on the team and she had an interest in learning new things. Outside of robotics, she works, plays video games, and enjoys coloring or
- [Meadow McBride](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/meadow-mcbride/) - Meadow is a Sophomore, second year member of the team and is on the Scouting/Strategy subteam while also being our programming subteam leader. Meadow joined robotics because she has a special interest in STEM related topics especially programming. Outside of robotics, she maintains mostly straight A's and spends time with her family. After graduating she's
- [Ally Lemos](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/ally-lemos/) - Ally is a Sophomore, second year member of the team and is on the mechanical subteam while also being our health/safety subteam leader. Ally joined robotics because her closest friend Lexi told her that they needed more women on the team. Outside of robotics, she sleeps and hangs out with her friends. After graduating she
- [Liam Ginsberg](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/liam-ginsberg/) - Liam is a Sophomore first year member of the team and is on the programming and health/safety subteams. Liam joined robotics to learn new skills and spend time with friends. Outside of robotics, he enjoys time with family and after high school wants to pursue a career in chemistry.
- [Mason Davis](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/mason-davis/) - Mason is a Freshman first year member of the team and continued robotics in high school after 3 years on the middle school team. He is a member of the mechanical and scouting/strategy sub teams. Outside of robotics, Mason enjoys his studies and playing baseball, and after high school he would like to join the
- [Patrick Bradshaw](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/patrick-bradshaw/) - Patrick is a Freshman first year member of the team and joined robotics to hang out with friends. He is a member of the electrical and scouting/strategy sub teams. Outside of robotics, Patrick enjoys sewing and playing DnD. After high school, he would like to attend college and pursue a career in accounting.
- [Aiden Batson](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/aidan-batson/) - Aiden is a Freshman first year member of the team and joined robotics to learn something new. They are a member of the media and programming sub teams. Outside of robotics, Aiden enjoys being artistic with paints, clay and drawing, and often enjoys sleeping! After high school, they are exploring doing something with programming.
- [Jack Wyman](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jack-wyman/) - Jack is a second year sophomore on the team. He is currently on our electrical and scouting/strategy sub teams, and after high school he plans to attend college to become an engineer to put his skills to good use. Outside of robotics he enjoys reading and playing video games, as well as spending time with
- [LaeLa Bowman](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/laela-bowman/) - LaeLa is a freshman and first year member of the team. She is a member of the programming and health & safety sub teams. Outside of robotics, LaeLa likes to read and cook, and after graduation she would like to own and manage a restaurant.
- [Tory Fisher](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/tory-fisher/) - Tory is a Sophomore and this is her first year on the team. She is a member of the Programming and Awards/Media sub teams and joined robotics because of her friends and STEM learning opportunities. Outside of robotics, Tory participates in both sideline and competitive cheerleading, as well as theater. After graduation, Tory wants to
- [Jason Bradshaw](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jason-bradshaw/)
- [Lawson Glomski](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/lawson-glomski/) - Lawson has spent his entire high school career on the team, being interested in engineering since he was a child, he joined seeing it as a perfect opportunity. He is the subteam leader for both Manipulator 2 and the DIG team, as well as being a member of manipulator 2, controls, and scouting and strategy.
- [Justin Dean](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/justin-dean/) - This is Justin’s fourth year on the team. While he is currently the subteam leader of safety and a member of our controls team, he spends his time outside of robotics working on his car, playing games and cooking. He plans to take a year to work before going to college.
- [Cass Talas](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/cass-talas/) - This is Cass’s second year on the team as a senior in High School. She is on Manipulator two or Endgame and the subteam leader of Media/Awards this year. She joined T3 to get more experienced with Engineering, and to join a new community with similar interests as herself. She wants to go to college
- [Wyatt Humble](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/wyatt-humble/) - As a senior, this is Wyatt’s first year on the team, joining to explore new opportunities and see what pathways interest him. He is currently on the controls as well as safety subteam, however outside of robotics he spends his time sleeping, hanging out with friends, family and pets, or unwinding with some video games.
- [Lincon Buhl](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/lincon-buhl/) - This is Lincon’s first year on the team, as a senior he joined to try something new and interesting. He is now on our controls as well as our media team. Outside of robotics he enjoys listening to music, practicing his bass guitar and trumpet, and playing video games. Once he graduates, he plans to
- [Hunter Hawthorne](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/hunter-hawthorne/) - As a senior, this is Hunter’s first year on the team, he joined after his schedule of sports cleared up, seeing the team as a great way to gain experience and build teamwork. He is currently on manipulator 1, focusing on CAD, as well as on our media team. After graduation he plans to study
- [Hunter Morton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/hunter-morton/) - Hunter has been on the team for all four years of his high school career. Originally he joined to learn new things, now he is the subteam leader for manipulator 1, and on our media team, he’s currently undecided on what he plans to do after high school.
- [Dade Bowman](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/dade-bowman/) - This is Dade’s fourth year on the team, he is currently the subteam leader of scouting and strategy, as well as on manipulator 1. Outside of robotics he enjoys gaming and fishing, and after graduation he plans to pursue an engineering career.
- [Max Bigger-Ramirez](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/max-bigger-ramirez/) - This is Max’s first year on the team as an incoming freshman, he joined hoping to have fun and learn something along the way. Max is on our media team as well as controls, he spends most of his time gaming and hanging out with friends. After high school he plans to either go into
- [Bryce Hollenbeck](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/bryce-hollenbeck/) - This is Bryce's Fourth year on T3. He is the current project manager. He joined the team because he was on the FTC team so it was only right that he continued on in high school. Outside of robotics he enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and talking to other team members until 2
- [Tim Flickinger](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/tim-flickinger/) - Tim has been a mentor on T3 for 10 years now, although he has been a mentor and/or coach with FIRST programs for twenty years. He is recently a retired electrical engineer from Stellantis. He graduated from Lake Superior State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1986. He helps out with electrical, scouting
- [Cody Davis](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/cody-davis/) - Cody joined the team 7 years ago and helps out with the programming sub team. He is currently attending Oakland University and majoring in computer science. In his free time, he plays video games and spends time outside camping, kayaking, hiking, etc.
- [Antonio Pittiglio](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/antonio-pittiglio/) - Antonio has been with the team for 6 years. He helps out the team in all aspects such as design, mechanical and safety. He is currently a student attending Oakland Community College for Mechanical Engineering and works as a customer service technician. In his free time he enjoys playing video games.
- [Daniel Geiser](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/daniel-geiser/) - This is Daniel's fourth year on the team. He is on the controls and scouting sub-teams. Outside of robotics, he enjoys soccer, swimming, boating, and hanging out with friends. He joined T3 because it looked like fun and would teach him more about electrical and mechanical engineering. After high school, he wants to go to
- [Kay Mann](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/kay-mann/) - This is Kay's second year with T3. She is currently a student at Kettering University studying Mechanical Engineering, and a co-op student working as a developmental engineer at GM. She is currently our awards mentor and helps out with the mechanical aspects of the team as well. Outside of robotics, she enjoys being outside, traveling,
- [Thomas Flickinger](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/thomas-flickinger/) - This is Thomas's third year on the team. He is on the intake and scouting sub teams. He joined T3 because he wanted to learn how to use the heavy machinery in the metal shop. Outside of robotics, he enjoys gaming and working out. After high school, he plans on going into the armed forces
- [Katelyn Bobel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/katelyn-bobel/) - This is Katelyn's fourth year in robotics. She is currently T3's managerial project manager. Outside of robotics, she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and doing color guard in the marching band. She joined T3 because she went to the World Championship with her brother in 6th grade and wanted to be a part of
- [Haylee Morton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/haylee-morton/) - Haylee has been on the team for 4 years. She is currently T3's technical project manager. Outside of robotics she likes to watch TV, hangout with friends and take care of her animals. She enjoys T3 because she loves being on the team, and it has truly changed what she want to do later in
- [Adam Hund](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/adam-hund/) - This is Adam's fourth year on the team. He enjoys yard work, video games, and band outside of robotics. He is currently the intake sub team leader, and a member of the safety sub team. After high school, he plans to go to Michigan Technological University.
- [David Ritenburgh](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/david-ritenburgh/) - Dave has been a mentor on Truck Town thunder for 10 years. Both of his Children are T3 Alumni. He is currently a Service Engineering Manager for General Motors. He is a graduate of Ferris State University. He is an adviser for T3 and spend most of his time working with the students in the
- [David Smith](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/david-smith/) - David has been with T3 for 24 years now. He became involved with the team when his son, Raymon, joined. His daughter was also on the team. He is retired from General Motors, Formerly an Electrical Architect and Engineering Group Manager. On T3 he is a Chief Engineer and Adviser. In his free time he
- [Roselyn Pool](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/rosie-pool/) - This is Roselyn's second year on the team. She is on the programming, and awards sub teams. She enjoys drawing, watching anime, and doing theater outside of robotics. After high school, she might go into something related to drawing or video games.
- [Skylar Todd](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/skylar-todd/) - This is Skylar's second year on the team. She is the endgame and awards sub team leader. She enjoys snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, playing the alto saxophone, and volleyball outside of robotics. After high school she wants to go to college and get a degree in mechanical engineering.
- [Rebekah Leininger](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/rebekah-leininger/) - This is Rebekah's first year on the team. Outside of being on the programming and scouting sub teams, she enjoys playing piano, skiing and snowboarding, and swimming. After high school she wants to go to college to study biomedical engineering.
- [Ethan Vela](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/ethan-vela/) - This is Ethan's fourth year on the team. He is the programming sub team leader, and is also on the media sub team. Outside of robotics he likes to read, draw, and study languages. After high school he wants to study Spanish, teaching, and history and use that to become a teacher in the US
- [Dylan Leja](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/dylan-leja/) - This is Dylan's second year on the team. He enjoys drawing and soccer outside of robotics. He is the shooter and strategy sub team leader. After high school, he plans on going to college to study mechatronics.
- [Nick Bradburn](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/nick-bradburn/) - This is Nick's second year on the team. He enjoys bowling, mountain biking, and photography out side of robotics. He is the team's Project Manager and Electrical sub-team leader. He plans on going to college to get a degree in electrical engineering.
- [Travis Bradburn](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/travis-bradburn/) - This is Travis's second year with T3. He went to Kettering University for an undergrad in industrial engineering, and Phoenix for a masters in computer information systems. He currently is a Director at GM. He helps out with programming and awards on the team and enjoys learning and reading in his free time.
- [Neylis Escamilla](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/neylis-escamilla/) - This is Neylis' first year on the team. She joined the team because it sounded fun and she wanted to learn about it. In addition to being on the shooter and safety sub-teams, Neylis enjoys being on the track team in the spring. After high school she wants to go to college and major in
- [Brian Spencer](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/brian-spencer/) - This is Brian's third year with the team. He is retired from General Motors. He worked at the Milford Proving Grounds where he was a test driver and auto mechanic. He graduated from Oakland Community College with a degree in skilled trades technologies. He helps with welding and anything else needed in the shop. In
- [Matt Eckert](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/matt-eckert/) - Matt had never heard of FIRST Robotics until his son Ben joined the team. After he joined, Matt got involved and was inspired by the wide range of valuable skills the students were being exposed to.
- [Brennen Daudlin](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/brennan-daudlin/) - This is Brennen's third year on the team. He likes to play video games in his free time. He joined the team because he wanted the scholarships and the overall interest he had in robotics. He wants to get a master in computer science.
- [Joshua Dubiel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/joshua-dubiel/) - Josh has been on the team for 3 years. His after school activities are football and his hobbies are work and he enjoys the outdoors. He joined the team because he and his sister were on another teamed but decided it was best to join their hometown team. He would like to go to Michigan
- [Zack Bobel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/zack-bobel/) - Zack has been on the team for 3 years. He is also part of the schools marching band. He likes to sleep in his free time. He joined to make friends and learn more about engineering. He wants to go into either mechanical or electrical engineering. He wants to go to U of M, Kettering, or MSU.
- [Jake Baker](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jake-baker/) - Jake has been on the team for 3 years. when he is not at robotics, he enjoys making computers. He also has a job. He joined the team because he had had a sibling on a team, and decided that he wanted to be on a robotics team. He plans on becoming Aerospace Engineer, also
- [Katie Dubiel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/6114/) - This is Katie Dubiels 3rd year on the team. Her son Josh is also on the team and her daughter Katelynn was a previous student on the team. She works at Account Payable Associate and she attended Northwestern College (now known as UNOH or University of Northwestern Ohio).
- [Joe Dubiel](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/joseph-dubiel/) - Joe has been a mentor on T3 for 3 years now. His son Josh is a junior on the team. He is an operation manger at GM Global Propulsion System. He went to Nothwestern College for Associates in Applied Science, Central Michigan in Integrated Leadership and Psychology, and also leadership and MBA.
- [Nathan Lee](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/nathan-lee/) - This is Nathan's second year on the team. Nathan enjoys going outside to fish and hunt. Nathan joined Truck Town Thunder to gain more knowledge and experience in engineering. Nathan is currently looking to go into mechanical engineering at Michigan State University.
- [Olivia Levers](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/olivia-levers/) - Olivia has been on the team for 2 years now. Outside of robotics she is in the marching band and is also on the lacrosse team. She enjoys reading, writing, playing video games and walking her dog. She joined the team because she wants to go into the engineering field and robotics was a good
- [Nick Ratliff](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/nick-ratliff/) - This is Nicks fourth year on the team. Other than robotics, he enjoys video games. He is currently interested in electric/hybrid vehicle engineering, and he is planning on going to Michigan Tech.
- [Connor Shelton](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/conner-shelton/) - This is Connor's fourth year on the team. His after school activities besides robotics is soccer. He enjoys playing video games in his free time. He wants to attend either Kettering or Michigan Tech for computer science or engineering.
- [Courtney Copenhagen](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/courtney-copenhagen/) - This is Courtney's third year on the team. Her after school activities besides robotics is marching band, powerlifting and she is also on the varsity girls tennis team. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends, play the piano, play video games and sleep. She joined the team because she thought it
- [Christa Spencer](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/christa-spencer/) - This is Christa's third year on the team. Outside of school she does snowmobiling, water and snow skiing, painting, working with resin, and wire sculpting. She joined the team to get hands on experience that will help her in her career. She is a manipulator sub team leader and is on the awards team. She
- [Taylor Daudlin](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/taylor-daudlin/) - this is Taylor's second year on the team. She enjoys painting, working with clay, and playing the kalimba. She is on the Chassis and award sub teams. She joined robotics for the skills it could teach her. She plans on going to college for biology.
- [Jeremy Knight](https://www.trucktownthunder.com/team-member/jeremy-knight/)

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