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AdamBots in the News
2009
Rochester Adams' Robotics team takes 'FIRST' place
The AdamBots kicked off the 2009 FIRST season very well at the Kettering District by coming in first place. The Oakland Press interviewed Mr.Hildebrandt the following Tuesday about the competition and included a picture of our drive team on the front cover and half-page article on the inside in their March 11th, 2009 paper.
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Kettering District Video by WWJ News Radio 950
Matt Li and Brett Garstick were both interviewed by WWJ News Radio 950 for a video about the Kettering District and FIRST in general.
Goodrich, Midland, Rochester Hills Teams Win Kettering's FIRST Competition
This article by WWJ News Radio 950 talks about the results of the Kettering District, including who won what award and so forth.
Rochester Hills team joins Goodrich and Midland to win Kettering University FIRST Robotics District Contest
Similar to one of our other articles, this article is a general summary of the whole Kettering District. We are featured in several paragraphs and sentences because of our first place finish.
Goodrich robotics team advances to state contest
This brief article by the Flint Journal just mentions us as part of the three-team alliance that won the Kettering District.
A FIRST first! - Kettering University News
The AdamBots were part of this article on Kettering University's website that covers the results of the whole competition.
2008
Awards and Certifications From December 4
Mr. Hildebrandt is mentioned in this article (about the OCCRA awards banquet) for his induction into the Educator Hall of Fame.
Groves, Lamphere Champs Of Oakland County Robotics
This article highlights the OCCRA Championship in which we were semi-finalists. We also received the most-improved award.
Robots In 'Football Frenzy'
We're mentioned in this article for winning a Judge's Award at the OCCRA Birmingham Seaholm tournament.
Oakland County Robotics Competition Begins
This article mentions our Technical excellence award at the Walled Lake Northern tournament.
2007
County 'bot' champs crowned
This article highlights the OCCRA Championship Event and its winners. The AdamBots came home with the Quality Award. You can find this article in the Oakland Press in their Thanksgiving Day - November 22nd, 2007 paper.
What a ball!
This article is a picture of Quentin Sheets holding the VEX and Sean Losinski staring at who knows what. This article was printed in the Oakland Press on November 10th, 2007.
2006
AdamBots take first in California
This article about the AdamBots includes information about our success in the 2006 Sacramento regional where we won the Chairman's Award and one of our mentors, Mr.Hildebrandt won a Woodie Flowers. This article is found on the March, 2006 edition of the Adams High School Newspaper, The Kilt.
High school robotics teams partner to win championship
This article highlights the OCCRA competition and the winning alliance that included Team 47, ChiefDelphi, and Team 245 (US!), the AdamBots. This article was printed in the Oakland Press on November 25th, 2006.
2005
21st Century Robot
After the AdamBots fixed Sarge up for the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, the Oakland Press wrote an article on him and the AdamBots. This article, titled 21st Century Robot highlights the work the AdamBots did to fix Sarge up after his 19 years of hard work.
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Robotics team wins it all
This article is about the success of various Oakland County teams at the 2005 FIRST Championship Event, including Team 67 (Heroes of Tomorrow), Team 245 (AdamBots - Us!), Team 47 (ChiefDelphi), and Team 33 (Killer Bees).
Siemens VDO Automotive Donates $25,000 to Rochester Adams High School FIRST Robotics Team
This article highlights Siemens VDO's continuing involvement with the AdamBots and all their contributions for our team.
Robotics competition inspires future engineers
2001
Robotics team conquers competition's creations at county championship
1999
Siemens/Rochester Adams' Robot Battles at Epcot
Other
Siemens Supports Robotics
Our former sponsor, Siemens VDO, was honored in this article. The article includes all that Siemens did for us including donating roughly $20,000 each year and letting us use their facility. We thank Siemens for the great partnership we had with them, we could not be where we are today without them.
