History of 2228!

The History of Our Team

Team 2228 began operating in 2006, after several years of preparation by community members. This group advocated for the implementation of a FIRST program by promoting regional competitions, the various FIRST divisions, and STEM. To raise interest, the technology teachers and mentors recruited students and administrators to attend the FRC Finger Lakes Regional at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Energized by the spirit and energy of the competition, Team 2228 CougarTech officially became a part of FIRST.

In our first years, Alstom Transport supported the team financially while the Honeoye Falls-Lima School District provided advisors, a place to work, and support of our curriculum goals. Over the years, we have learned the logistics of running a competitive team and have gained the support of many sponsors including: General Motors (GM), Xerox, Orolia, Thermofisher, Southco, han-tek, Pittsford Federal Credit Union, Precise Tool & Manufacturing, Weiders, Stottler Development, Day Automation, Ruck's Pizza Kitchen, Rochester Community Robotics, Wegmans, iPad Rehab, and second Avenue Learning. All of our sponsors have helped our team to stay financially stable.

Team 2228 is an organization lead and defined by students. Our team leads and sub-team leads are elected democratically, devise strategic goals, and facilitate throughout the build and off seasons. In addition to technical skills, Team 2228 emphasizes proficiency in business, leadership, teamwork, and project management. The majority of our graduates enter science, technology, engineering, or math programs at leading universities.

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