As if being ranked number one in the state of New Jersey wasn’t a large enough accomplishment, the Sparta High School robotics team, 5249Z, is on the quest for an even higher title: World Champions. “Right now 5249z is ranked 54th in the world, so they have great potential to do well at worlds,” noted 5249Z head coach and SHS robotics teacher, Mr. Meola. World Championships are hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, and the trip is costly, to say the least. “The expenses are between $12 and 14,000” stated Meola. Because the trip ventures out of state, it is not funded by the school. Consequently, the team is currently shouldered with the task of fundraising the money themselves.
“They’re a very unique group-- I would say their leading attribute is that they work well together. They compliment each others’ skill sets, they defer to each other when they are having a discussion… all of those things come together to really make for a superior team," Coach Meola remarked. Help the hardworking team of students put SHS on the map! Donations are much appreciated, and can be made through the designated GoFundMe page linked below!
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