Our Sponsors
Although we don't have many sponsors, we have an amazing support system through our County Board of Education and our School. Here is a list of all of the people whose donations, time, and support have helped us and continue to help us.
Our Principal
Our previous school principal, Mr. Hosaflook (pictured here), was by far our biggest supporter. Without his generosity and support, our team wouldn't exist. He started our program and helped make it what is is today. Although he has now moved on to a new job, he still deserves recognition as the one who helped us get to where we are today. Our current principal, Mrs. Shatto, has been equally as supportive. We have yet to get a picture with her because she is very busy, but she is still recognized as an important piece of the group that allows us to do what we do.
Our Board of Education
Our Board of Education is one of the most instrumental parts of the robotics team. They have been very supportive of us from the beginning. They provided the start up funds for our program, and have continually recognized us and praised us for all of our hard work. The Jackson County Superintendent of Schools, Blaine Hess, is pictured here with the team. He, along with the rest of the Board of Education, have been so generous from starting up our program, all the way to providing the funds for us to be able to attend VEX Worlds in 2018. We thank them for their support.
Our Coach
Our coach, Mrs. Lough, is pictured here standing with the team after winning the 2018 WV VEX State Championship. She is definitely the one who has worked the most to support our team. Although she is actually a math teacher, she volunteered to help coach when the team started three years ago. Coaching the robotics team takes a lot of hard work, and she continues to strive great lengths for us and volunteer her own time to allow us to work and compete. We cannot thank her enough for her support.
Toyota
Our team has multiple connections through Toyota, and has received a grant through their internal program Toyota 4 Good.
Bruce Allen Pipeline
Bruce Allen Pipeline Construction was our first sponsor. In our first year they provided our funding for three students and our coach to attend the VEX bootcamp, and start our after-school program.