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Meet Team Duct Tape

 


Adi is brand new to Team Duct Tape this year,and brings her creative energy to bear as our team photographer and in Team spirit! ”I am a sophomore in high school. I had three years experience in FLL competitions,prior to joining Duct Tape. I am known for being creative,spunky and possibly hazardous to people’s health.  I love creating things  from “Old Junk”. Most of my free time is spent reading books,practicing photography,and designing jewelry. I hope to one day become a super hero and protect the people of the world. All I need to do this is find a radioactive spider to bite me.”

Chris Willingham,a founding member of Team Duct Tape,recently graduated from high school and transitioned to team mentor this year.  Now a full time student at St. Petersburg College,where he’s working towards a degree in Computer Science,Chris helped team members learn Robot C,and tutored them in the use of PTC Creo Elements.

  Chris K. fondly known as Chris 3.0 , is a high school senior (home school) and three year veteran of Team Duct Tape.  Chris is the Mechanical Lead for the team this year,responsible for coordinating all hardware design and build,and works closely with the software team.  Chris also is an accomplished pianist,a past Georgia-ranked Foil Fencer,and is active in his Church as an altar server and commissioned acolyte.  Chris is currently evaluating several options for his college education with a goal of completing his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering
 
Cody  is new to Team Duct Tape this year.  A senior at Freedom High school,he brings a wealth of natural engineering talent to TDT,and a ready hand for prototyping.  Cody easily translated his skill at hand drawn engineering designs into PTC Creo Element CAD drawings,with just a few short instructions.


Damien is in his third season with the team.  He  is a Star ranked Boy Scout and soccer and track and field athlete at Sunlake High School,and brings to Team Duct Tape his strong team ethic,knowledge gained from his design engineering courses,focused work ethics,and an inquiring mind. He enjoys  playing tactical games working as a team with other players online.

Ethan started as an apprentice with Team Duct Tape two years ago,and is now a veteran member of the mechanical build team.  A sophomore in high school this year,Ethan is interested in golfing,fishing,and boating. Ethan is also a long time Boy Scout.

 

Joel is one of our veteran founding members,now in his fourth season with Team Duct Tape.  Joel handles the business side of things,helping with securing team sponsorships,and bringing his creative skills to bear on everything from our team look and presentations to fundraisers and special events. Joel originally planned to be a chef,but as a result of his communications work with Team Duct Tape has changed his career interests to psychology.

 Johnny is new to Team Duct Tape but not to FIRST.  He’s a high school freshman (home school) and two year veteran of  FLL as a former member of Brick Buddies.  He is part of the software team this year and is developing skills in Robot C.  Johnny also plays the piano and practices Tae Kwon Do in between creating his own video games.


 Logan is a third year member,and says,“ I have been interested in robots ever since I can remember. I also enjoy learning how things work. Math and science are my favorite subjects in school. “ Logan is on the mechanical team. In his free time,Logan likes playing the piano and the cello


 

 

Natalie is a second year Team Duct Tape member and this year’s lead programmer.   “ I have not previously been involved in any other robotic programs or teams,but I have always enjoyed the subjects of math and science. I am not completely sure what I want to do in the future,but I am currently leaning towards pursuing a degree and career in meteorology. I am very excited to be a part of Team Duct Tape! “

 

 Ryder is an apprentice member of TDT and this is his first season. “I am the teams videography and safety guy and I am also home schooled. I have been in the Boy Scouts since first grade I am now a First Class and working on Star. I have interests in robotics,videography,camping,and  making things out of duck tape.”  You can check out Ryder’s handiwork at our TDT YouTube Channel!