Anna and Emily are excited to start the day.
Team Tempest’s robot, McSteamy.
Mrs. Worrel teaches the group how to scout.
Emily, Raven, and Austin preparing to scout.
The playing field.
Anna and Tyler preparing for a round.
Mrs. Worrel is helping Natallie fill out her scouting sheet.
Alfonso directing the robot.
Anna and Tyler driving the robot.
Tyler, Anna, Morgan, and Alfonso after a great round.
Anna is helping Lillie to scout.
Jacob, Emily, Raven, and Lauren scouting.
Tyler is getting help from a fellow driver.
Nick and Mrs. Norton enjoying the competition.
Alfonso watches the robot’s movements.
Anna and Tyler trying to navigate the field.
McSteamy successfully climbs the rope.
Team Tempest (1927) ended qualifiers in 11th place.
Team Tempest (1927) advances to semifinals.
Emily, Anna, and Jacob with the team flag.
Team Tempest at the end of a successful day.
Team Tempest reviving a Mercy Cross tradition of ending school trips at the Grotto.
Photos by Richard Springer