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FIRST LEGO League Team "Mechanical Menehune" Crowned Maui District Tournament Champions

Nov. 15, 2016

Contributed by Thomas Jones

Mechanical Menehune team has had many successes in past robotics tournaments, and this year was no exception. They placed first in robot performance and are the Maui District Tournament Champions. Other awards included Core Values, Project and Robot Design. The team members worked many hours not only after school, but also on weekends and long into the night. KSM middle also entered another team ʻEleu Engineers who did quite well for a first time appearance. We congratulate our students for their excellent participation!

MECHANICAL MENEHUNE: Josh Worth, Ikaika Kan-Hai, Laʻakea Golis, Bradin Nitahara, Jaston Patao, Kahiau Synder, Makana Gomes, Luke Kahuhu, Cami Nakagawa, and Shayla Moore
ʻELEU ENGINEERS: Seth Navas, Makana Parilla, Jayna Kanohoani, Isaiah Lampitoc, Kainalu Villanueva, Keale Chang, Makaha Pang and Kekapu Cabello

Coaches: Trudi Vierra, Miki Kapisi, Eleanor & James Worth

Mentors: Hunter Worth & Joshua Grant

Article by Lois Nishikawa





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special event,maui campus,lego,robotics,tournament

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