About Us
Quick Introduction
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Welcome to the Lake Stevens Robotics Club, located in Lake Stevens, Washington, where the biggest commitment is offering a quality robotics experience to any interested student. While the club is split into two groups, the VBots, and the CBots, the students and staff work tirelessly to create a positive and creative learning environment for everyone. The VBots, who are from Lake Stevens High School, are always ready to help mentor the CBots who are from the local Mid High School, Cavelero. It's common to see older students teaching younger teams about building robots and utilizing engineering notebooks. You can also see older teams helping run competitions for the middle and elementary school robotics teams.
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'24-'25 High Stakes Competition
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Game Details
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VEX V5 Robotics Competition: High Stakes is played on a 12’ x 12’ square field where two Alliances, one red and one blue, each composed of two teams who compete in matches. Each match consists of a 15-second Autonomous Period followed by a 1 minute and 45 second Driver Controlled Period. The objective is to achieve a higher score than the opposing Alliance by scoring rings on designated stakes, placing mobile goals strategically, and climbing structures at the end of the match. Teams must employ effective strategies, design innovative robots, and demonstrate teamwork to maximize their scoring potential.
Scoring​
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Teams compete on a field with 48 Rings and 9 Stakes, including 5 on Mobile Goals and 4 Wall Stakes. Each Ring is worth 1 point, while the top Ring scores 3 points. Mobile Goals can be placed in Positive or Negative Corners to adjust Ring values. Teams can also climb a central Ladder at the end of the match for extra points: higher climbs yield more points. The Alliance that scores the most in the Autonomous Period receives 6 bonus points, and both Alliances can earn an Autonomous Win Point by completing specific tasks.
Resources
To find more in-depth explanation or to examine the rules, use these resources. (Replace the video)
Our Lovely Advisors

Karen Coulombe
Teaching Since: 2001
Classes: Computer Science
Background: Mrs. Coulombe has been teaching at Cavelero Mid High since 2014. She started coaching F.I.R.S.T. robotics for three years before she moved to Lake Stevens, but she now coaches for VEX robotics at Cavelero. She teaches Computer Science and helps many students find extracurriculars and opportunities for after high school graduation. She is a member of the Seafair Foundation Board of Directors and is a former member of the National STEM Guitar Project.
Fun Fact: She has worked on Air Force One and bred the first registered Akita dog in Thailand.

Jeff Lynass
Teaching Since: 1995
Classes: Automation & Programming, Gateway to Technology
Background: Mr. Lynass has been coaching the CBots and VBots since the clubs inception and helped organize our VEX IQ teams in Lake Stevens. In 25 years in education, he's taught elementary school, 8th-grade science and currently teaches Automation and Robotics and Flight and Space classes at Cavelero. He's done a TED-X talk on why competing in robotics is awesome.
Fun Fact: He climbed Mt. Rainier 4 times and made it to the top once, has traveled to 16 countries, and can juggle two rocks with one hand.

Mike McGrath
Teaching Since: 2000
Class: Manufacturing Technology
Background: Mr. McGrath has been an advisor for robotics programs since 2012, and is a Master of Tournament Manager. He has a B.S. in Secondary Education from Western Washington University and a Masters in Education from UW. He is also a certified instructor for the Robot C programming language from Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, and has a STEM endorsement on his Washington Teacher Certificate.
Fun Fact: He owns a tractor.

Will Fredin
Teaching Since: 2001
Classes: Principles of Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Design
Background: Mr. Fredin has been an advisor for Viking Colt Robotics since it began in 2012. He has a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Utah State University, a Masters in Education from Antioch University, and CTE Certification from Eastern Washington University. In addition to teaching Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design, he has taught Challenge Eighth Grade Science in the past.
Fun Fact: He had a radio show for three years in Moab, Utah (KZMU)
Our Wonderful ASB Officers (Update)

Grace Davis
Officer Position: VBot President
Team: 8931R Six Smart Ones
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: I became the ASB Club President because I wanted to be able to help my club stay involved in the school and to help invite kids from different backgrounds to learn more about STEM fields.

Emma Cox
Officer Position: VBot Vice President
Team: 8931R Six Smart Ones
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: Having a leadership opportunity
in a male dominated field gives an empowerment to women in STEM.

Zachary Pile
Officer Position: VBot Secretary
Team: 8931J Gear Guys
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: I wanted to be a Robotics ASB officer again because this is one way I can help mentor younger teams to do great.

Hanna Michalisin
Officer Position: VBot Treasurer
Team: 8931R Six Smart Ones
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: I became robotics treasurer to influence girls who want to pursue STEM careers. Girls need strong role models, and that is why it is important for me to set an example for others in the same way it was for me.

Isaac Anderson
Officer Position: CBot President
Team: 7784R Alphabotz
Why they want to be an ASB Officer:

William Fox
Officer Position: CBot Vice President
Team: 7784M Gamerbots
Why they want to be an ASB Officer:
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Keiani Guest
Officer Position: CBot Treasurer
Team: 7784D The Dream Team
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: I really enjoy building and designing things and I want to go to college to be an engineer one day

Nathanial Zutenhorst
Officer Position: CBot Secretary
Team: 7784M Gamerbots
Why they want to be an ASB Officer: I decided to be an officer due to the potential it had for me to be a leader, to grow in my ability, and to excel in the club!
Our Splendid Sponsors (Update)
The Lake Stevens Robotics club would like to sincerely thank all of their sponsors for their generous donations and their volunteer work at our events and during club meetings. The club appreciates all of the support everyone provides them! They are always looking for help, whether it is giving a donation or volunteering at an event or club meeting. To learn more about sponsoring our club click here. The donations are used to help pay for club materials, tournament fees, and transportation. If you have questions about donating money, please contact a club advisor. If you want to help by volunteering, please contact Mr. Lynass. (Edit)

How to Join Robotics (Check for needed updates)
Basic Requirements:
1) Must be in 8th through 12th grade in the Lake Stevens School District.
2) Purchase an ASB card. (Cavelero: $30 & High School: $50)
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Information
If you are interested in joining Lake Stevens Robotics, contact an advisor for a meeting link! Meetings are 3:30 to 4:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cavelero Mid-High School. Robotics club officially starts in mid-September. Students with no previous experience in robotics, engineering, or programming have no need to worry! Our advisors and more experienced students will teach and help new students become a robotics expert. During the end of August, the robotics club hosts a summer camp for 8th through 12th graders to get a head start on their robot or to learn the basics of robotics and programming.

