Above: Robotics team. The Sweet Water High School Robotics Team, headed by coaches Kevin Byrd and Jonathan Farr, attended its first competition at Davidson High School on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The team, comprised of students from grades six through 12, was responsible, not only for building a robot, but also for marketing, competing against other robots, designing a team T-shirt and presentation materials. These students met several days after school to accomplish their goals. Because of their effort, the team won "Rookie of the Year" and placed seventh overall.

Team members pictured, front row, from left, are: Ashton Singley, Kelly Byrd, Sawyer Jones, Tate Gibbs, Branson Davis, Dalton Green and Breanna Black. Second row are: Coach Kevin Byrd, Johnny Lockett, Reid Lewis, Trent Sheffield, Dylan Sager, Brett Davis, Chynna Ernest and Eric Lynn. Back row are: Reginald Clark, Dexter Lockett, Cory Tinsley, Kyle Brown, Tyler Luker, Tyle Henslee and Layne Witherington. Not pictured is: Coach Jonathan Farr.

Left: Ashton Singley (left) and Cory Tinsley with the "Rookie of the Year" award.