Team 1510, the Wildcats, is one of the oldest teams in the area. Based out of Westview High School, and founded in 2005, the Wildcats have been compteting each year since. They sponsor many community programs, and mentor fellow FIRST teams.
Team 2898, The Flying Hedghehogs, is based out of the School of Science and Technology, a magnet school in the Beaverton School District. Started in 2009, they are a sister team to the Wildcats, with each contributing tremendously to the other in both design and execution.
Our mission is to develop sustainable FIRST teams that bring together students with diversity for a fun and inspirational learning experience in engineering and technology by creating student designed, student built, mentor supported robots
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.