Our seniors are a major source of experience and leadership for the team. Almost all have been on the team for multiple years, and even if they haven’t, they’re still well respected by both the other members of the team and the mentors. They teach the other students how to lead, be a part of the team and prepare them to take over their role when they’re gone. The seniors are a key part of our team, and that’s why we feel you should get to know them.
Anthony
business development
Anthony has been on the team since he was a sophomore. He joined the team because he had friends on the team and wanted to learn more about robotics. The most important thing he learned on the team were better presentation and communication skills. Anthony's most memorable moment from the StormBots was our world-record setting match at districts in Cheney in 2022. He plans to attend a 4-year university to study biology.
Austin
Competitions
Austin has been a member of the StormBots for 2 years. He joined because there wasn't a robotics program at his middle school or elementary school and he always wanted to be involved in robotics. The most important thing he's learned on the team is teamwork is the dreamwork! His most memorable moment was the final competition of last year where we stayed at the hotel with a Denny's across the street where he ate with his dad which he described as "bussin". After high school, he plans on taking a gap year, then going to either WSU or Clark in computer-science or game development.
Carson
controls
Carson has been on the team all four years of high school. He joined the StormBots because it seemed like a great opportunity for him to make friends and learn. The most important things Carson has learned on the team is how to work as a team in a somewhat professional setting as well as good time management, communication, and organization skills. His favorite memory from the team was the trip back from Yakima when he stopped in Biggs Junction and bought a helmet. He hopes to go to college with the AFROTC scholarship which would then allow him to become an officer in the Air Force.
Charis
Controls/Captain
Charis has been a member of the StormBots since her freshman year. She joined the StormBots because her brother was on the team and she had gone to a lot of competitions and she thought it would be fun. While on the StormBots she learned how to work with a team, how to be a leader and how to get things done accurately and quickly. Her favorite memory from the StormBots was all of the competitions, where she got the opportunity to be a part of the drive team and of course winning events. Once she graduates, she plans to go to a 4-year university and study engineering.
Dylan
Programming
This is Dylan's 4th year on the team. He joined StormBots initially because he wanted to be part of a team and was interested in programming. The most important thing he has learned while on the StormBots is how to work and coordinate with others to complete projects. One of the most memorable moment of robotics for him was when he found out we qualified for districts. After high school, he plans on earning a bachelor's degree in computer science.
Kazu
Competitions
This is Kazu's 4th year on the StormBots. He joined the team to be a part of a club that he had an interest in as well as have something to commit to in high school. The most important things he learned from being on the team have been various business and life skills that came from collecting data, analyzing it, and presenting it. His favorite memory from the team was the 2022 District Championship, from the bus ride, the hotel nights, and the cheering in the stands. After graduation he wants to graduate from a 4-year university and enter the network security field after.
Max
Functions
Max been on the team for 3 years. He joined the team because he wanted to learn more about engineering because of the SMT Program. The most important thing he learned on the team is how to use machine tools and CNC. His favorite memory was the late nights on CAD to finish production drawings. After high school he is planning to go to college and major in Mechanical Engineering.
Miguel
Frameworks
Miguel has been a member of the team since his freshman year. He first joined the StormBots to grow more as someone who is seeking to be involved in STEM. The most important thing he learned is that no matter who you’re teaming up with, whether you’re playing with them or against them there is still respect given on each side. His favorite moment from the StormBots was when he realized we made districts. After graduation he plans on furthering his education in mechanical engineering.
Noah
Competitions
Noah has been on the team for 3 years. He joined the StormBots because he wanted to try a new experience with his friends. The most important thing that he learned from the team was how to be graciously professional. His most memorable StormBots experience was going to districts and spending the night with his friends in the hotel room. After high school, he plans to go to a University and major in Computer Science.
Olivia
Business Development
This is Olivia´s first year on the team. She joined the StormBots her Senior Year to experience new things. She thought it was a great opportunity for her to expand her knowledge and work closely with technology. The most important thing that she's learned on the team is to work with those around you and really take initiative on projects. It's also taught her responsibility and how she can apply her skills to real-world things. Her most memorable StormBots moment was when she shot t-shirts with our marketing robot at football games. After high school she plans on going to a 4-year university and possibly getting a masters degree.
Oscar
Functions
Oscar has been with the team since he was a freshman. He joined the team because he was interested in engineering, and as time went on, he stayed not just because of his love of engineering, but because of the sense of family he developed with this team. The most important thing he learned from the team was how to rally everyone and get them all involved in robotics, giving them a sense of family, even if they didn't know anything about engineering. His most memorable moment was when we came home from Yakima and he was singing and cheering almost the entire bus ride back. After high school, he intends to go to WSUV to obtain a degree in mechanical engineering.
Rio
wingnuts
Rio has been on the team for 3 years. She joined the team because she was told she had potential by her middle school engineering teacher. The most important thing she learned on the team was other people aren't that hard to talk to. Her favorite moment was driving the robot at the Girls Gen event. After graduation she is going to Western Washington University for Linguistics and Electrical Engineering. After college she wants to work internationally in the energy sphere.
Rowan
Frameworks
This is Rowan's fourth year on the team. She joined the StormBots after taking an engineering class and being recruited by Coach Ahner. The StormBots taught her how to learn, how to work in a team, and how to lead. Her favorite moment was when we were on the bus back from districts and everyone was singing and having just a generally good time. After graduation she either wants to go into electrical engineering or forensics.
Taiga
Competitions
This is Taiga's fourth year on the team. He joined the team because he wanted to try robotics and be a part of the StormBots family. The most important thing he learned was gracious professionalism and how to implement it into his life. His most memorable moment from the StormBots was when he went to districts and spent time playing games with Kazu and Noah. After graduation he plans to go to Clark Community College and then go to Hillsboro Aero Academy.