The FOR THE KIDS event hosted by Georgia Tech at Walton High School was a huge success! With the help of Walton’s Student Leadership Council and Walton’s Student Government, we overshot our combined fundraiser goal for the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Thank you to all those who participated, your contributions will go a long way in making an impact for the next generation.
Walton’s Robotics team, Student Government Association and Student Leadership Council are combining efforts with Georgia Tech students to bring a “For the Kids” event to Walton on January 25, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall. All proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Every student from Walton is invited to join us for the event. The theme is “Keeping the Kid at Heart.” Lots of games, music and fun activities are planned for the day that will ensure fun for all.
Everyone must register to attend the event. The link is below for your convenience. We will also have computers available during lunch hours outside the dining hall on Thursday and Friday. Please join us and support this worthwhile cause for our community. Students will receive community service hours for participation also. It’s a WIN, WIN for everyone!
https://events.dancemarathon.com/event/WALTON2020
Here’s to a great new year of creating, innovating, and inspiring!
Walton Robotics hosted the annual kickoff at our buildsite on January 4th. We would like to thank East Cobb Robotics (4910) and the Robo Lions (1261) for coming out to our buildsite for kickoff! FIRST has revealed another intriguing and complex game this year, and we cannot wait to RISE to the challenge!
Here is a link to view the WPIlib beta presentation. Thank you to everyone who came!
If the link above does not work, please click on this link instead: Wpilib Beta Presentation Download
Walton Robotics was given the opportunity this off-season to beta test new features coming to WPILib. New features include a new command based system and autonomous features.
Walton Robotics will be hosting a presentation on upcoming features of WPILib on December 14 at 10 AM at our build site (380 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068)
Links to sign ups, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-kj3L59C9FRnUtornQQTVkS1c_XJVo7It0AQ4mUL0jo
We were able to create this 2 hatch auto using some new WPILib features!
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=B9CD4OZ6bwc&ar=1575256052088
Walton Robotics would like to invite girls (6th-12th) to a GirlsFIRST Movie Night at our Build Site (the old East Cobb Middle School across from Wheeler High School) on Friday, Dec. 6th from 6-8:30. We will be watching “BIG HERO 6” and doing some cool STEM activities. We will have snacks and a hot chocolate bar! Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1127bT17WcKuy6dQ03VsoII5AhTz-2ucls14SaaXqv6s/edit?ts=5dd31310
In partnership with GeorgiaFIRST, Walton Robotics will be hosting a MOVIE NIGHT at our build site! We will be watching Big Hero 6! Please join us for a fun time with free snacks! Grades 6-12 are welcome to attend!
When: Friday December 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: 380 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068
Be sure to wear your pajamas!
Technology literacy is a critical skill for success in any field but many students feel intimidated by the world of coding. Walton Robotics’ goal is to make everyone proficient in this language of the future by offering a free, introduction to coding workshop for Walton students during WEB on Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. This hands-on, interactive project will expose students to basic programming and electronics utilizing an Arduino platform. Absolutely no experience necessary and all materials are included!
When: 11/13 or 11/20 at 1:15 during WEB
Where: Mr. Benton’s room (114)
What: Introduction to Coding: Build and Program A Proximity Detector
Registration is required and space is limited. Register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/arduinoworkshopweb
On November 2nd, Walton Robotics competed at the Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase. Walton placed 7th during qualifications with a Ranking Score of 1.71. Walton was the number one ranked alliance’s first pick. The alliance then ended up winning the GRITS finals 2-1 with a final score of 82-74, claiming the title of GRITS 2019 Champions! Thank you to our alliance leader Flying Legion 3635 and our alliance partners Firestorm 6341 and The Asimovians 5632 for an amazing performance!
