Archive for January, 2010
By Ali & Heather The shirts are about 88% (haha ) tie-dyed and ready to be screened. This year, going along with Woodie’s “SuperNerd” theme, we have now added that to our team shirt over our number. We decided to this instead of our idea of selling separate SuperNerds shirts in order to increase our fan [ READ MORE ]
By Ryan Thomas Characterized by a throng of tie-dye splattered into an amorphous blob of color on the stands at competitions, TJ2 likes to make its presence known via a series of enthusiastic chants, some “colorful” characters, and the occasional outbreak of song or drumbeating. TJ2 does not limit itself to enthusiasm, though. On the field, [ READ MORE ]
By Patrick O’Connor TJ² is committed to spreading the message of FIRST and gracious professionalism any way it can. This is seen through the numerous community outreach programs that the team operates, such as our Green Days, our Conference, and our visit to India. Through our efforts to aid the environment and the community, as well [ READ MORE ]
by Jessica Hadley As a junior, being a rookie on the TJ2 Robotics team is rarely heard of. Most students join the team as a freshman and remain on the team all through high school. Although I knew about the team for a number of years, I was too involved in other activities to completely [ READ MORE ]
By Ali McGrath This year we are welcoming a brand-new mentor to our team; Mr. Patrick. For years, Mr. Patrick has worked as a Drafting teacher at our school, instructing students on how to make technical drawings—a skill that we, as a team, find invaluable. Furthermore, he has remained an unofficial supporter of the team by [ READ MORE ]
By Nicole Ledoux It is impossible to enter Bridgewater-Raynham on a Friday without being bombarded with splashes of tie-dye amid the crowd. To most students, this represents nothing more than team dedication and commitment to wearing our uniforms. To rookies, it is a part of their initiation in to the TJ2 community as they learn [ READ MORE ]
By Cyann Williams The official season may be over however, Lunacy isn’t finished yet. Our tired 2009 robot still has one competition left in it. The next competition TJ2 will be attending is River Rage. The River Rage Competition will be taking place in the gymnasium of Manchester Memorial High School on Halloween. Keeping with holiday [ READ MORE ]
Originally posted Friday, October 16, 2009 TJ2 had to officially postpone Canal Day from Sunday, Oct. 18th, to Sunday, October 25th. Please let Mrs. Hall know if you can now come, if you were not signed up for this before, or if you now cannot come. This goes for parents, too. Those who have signed [ READ MORE ]
As the new season of FIRST Robotics at Bridgewater-Raynham begins, our student embrace the challenges of the many tasks ahead. Watch our website, this blog, and the bulletin boards around the school for updates to our activities. Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming fundraising auction, coming in December. [ READ MORE ]
The following is an account of the 2008-2009 TJ2 season written by some of Team 88’s talented and enthusiastic students. Special thanks to Lindsey Kreckler, Ben Clark, Ali McGrath, Kasey MacTighe, Cy Ann Williams, and Jay Dev for their words and memories. Our Best Season Ever It’s the end of the academic year in Bridgewater Massachusetts, and [ READ MORE ]