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D’Iberville Middle School robotics team to represent the Coast on the national level

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4 weeks ago

April 3, 2025

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-03 13:33:00

SUMMARY: The D’Iberville Middle School robotics team is headed to the national level after earning the Engineering and Excellence Award for their performance in design, coding, and teamwork. Their robot, named Pablo the Beatboxer, was built by the team over several months, with coding and design components driving its success. The team is seeking community support to help cover travel costs for the May 15th Nationals, with events like a spirit night at Slim Chickens and tea sales at local businesses contributing funds. Coach Angel expresses immense pride in the students’ growth and teamwork, emphasizing their embodiment of “gracious professionalism.”

The robotics team is fundraising ahead of the national competition.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-30 08:06:33

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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