When the Upper School Robotics Club meets each Tuesday, Mr. Zachry’s room is transformed into a workshop. While one student is working on coding, another is digging through a bin of metal parts. Students compare approaches and review one another’s work. The space buzzes with creativity, curiosity, and a bit of friendly competition.
The Robotics Club is an opportunity for students to explore robotics from every angle—building, coding, and even battling. Led by William Mortimer ’28 and Nate Howard ’28, the group emphasizes a hands-on approach to the topic, spending almost every meeting exploring a specific aspect of robotics.
Our club has allowed us to look much deeper into robotics—and we have a lot of fun doing it.
William Mortimer '28
Club members started the fall term by learning about vex robotics, voting on challenges to guide their work, and splitting into teams. Since then, the group has focused on building and iterating upon their work in anticipation of a competition at the end of the term.
In the video below, club leaders Nate and William answer questions about robotics, leadership, and clubs at Beaver.
Clubs at Beaver are a way for anyone to delve into their passions and enjoy time with their friends in community.
Nate Howard '28