RoboProm 2012
 

Team 399 is proud to present its 6th Annual RoboProm at the National Championships in St. Louis, MO!

Who: The FIRST 1000 students to RSVP and pay
Where: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, RoboProm Grand Ballroom, 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO
When: Thursday April 26, 2012 from 7:00 - 11:00pm
Price: $17 presale via paypal and $20 in the pits and at the door
Chaperon Mentors and Advisors: Admittance is FREE
Dress: Most people go semi-formal but we always love to see costumes!

Payment by check: Make checks payable to Eagle Robotics Lancaster High School and send them to:

Eagle Robotics, FRC Team 399
Lancaster High School
44701 Eagle Way Lancaster, CA, 93536

We are working on setting up a paypal on our website so be sure to check back as more information is released.

RSVP: Please send an email with the number of students attending to team399@gmail.com. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'm sure that myself and fellow Team 399 members will be happy to answer them.

Hope to see you there!!

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Oh man! Robo-Prom is always awesome. This is definitely not something to miss.
The students I take always have a great time.

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RoboProm was alot of fun last year. As an added bonus, the floor deflects with the beat of the music. I guess thats what happens with all kinds of jumping students :P

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Question: Do Event volunteers count as advisers?

(I am not officially affiliated with any team this year due to various reasons)

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How long does it take for the tickets to sell out? Has there always been tickets available at the doors in St.Louis? or have they sold out before then?

I'll be sending this to my team! :)

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Exploding Bacon will be there!!! We can't wait

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I'm seconding Larry's question. I've never attended champs with a team, but have gone to Atlanta in 2010, and St. Louis last year, and hope to attend again this year.

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According to their post last year the intent is to allow chaperones attend for free. If not chaperoning students, they have previously requested for all roboprom goers to pay admission.

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RoboProm > Senior Prom

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As the popularity of RoboProm grows it is a bit hard to gauge how fast tickets will sellout. We have always had tickets available at the door and in the pits but I suggest you get your ticket early if you want to guarantee a spot. :)

:D

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Question: What are the rules on T-shirt suits? They don't like them at the actual prom, so...
And do robots need to pay? :p

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A few people from my team (myself included) wore t-shirts last year without a problem. I wasn't planning on going to Roboprom beforehand so I simply didn't have anything better to wear. Most people are wearing something nicer, but you won't be alone if you just wear a t-shirt.


and +1 on your sig... same here :P

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Last year several people on my team dressed in suits that were far too small/very old and not considered 'fashionable' by today's standards. And nobody had a problem with that :p

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Hey Guys!

Paypal is ready to go on our website. Get your tickets now so you are guaranteed a spot. :)


It's no big deal if you wear a T-shirt. Some people just like to dress up for the dance. My FAVORITE choice of clothing to see is definitely all the costumes :D

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Can we get an official ruling on this? 399thegeneral? anyone?

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The guidelines are that Mentors and Advisers of a team or students attending RoboProm do not have to pay any admission.

Roboprom was started as a way for some high school students who missed their own senior prom because they attended championships. Roboprom is for all those students who can not afford or feel excluded from a 'regular' high school prom as a way to "have the experience".

Since the hotel is setting some limits on the number of people we would like to make sure that the high school students and teams attending championships have first opportunity for the tickets. HIGH SCHOOL Student Volunteers are welcome to attend and will have to pay admission.

We want to keep RoboProm fun for all and hope that everyone understands the basic guidelines. Private message me if you have some individual questions.

Thank you.

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My team is extremely excited to attend. I'm hoping I will be able to attend as a chaperone just to check it out.

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Unfortunately I can't go this year, but feel free to use any of 781's robotics pickup lines.

"You must be an uber tube because I feel twice as good when I'm with you."
"I don't need to inbound basketballs because I'm already a human player."
"It's like you're a bridge and I'm Team 118. I'm hung up on you."
"Can I have the autonomous code to you heart?"
"Forget about the Chairman's award. You're my Engineering Inspiration."

I think we had more, but this is as many as I can remember.

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Thanks for the reply. I was expecting an answer very close to that.

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Last year was awesome and my students had an amazing time attending! It seemed that the most outrageous outfit and/or costume was the bell of the ball!

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Of course you can wear it... your situation is why roboprom was created in the first place. Heck, if things had worked out, i would have worn my Tux to roboprom last year...

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One of my students is in the same situation, I believe she is wearing hers also.

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Do people usually go with a date? or just go to hangout with all the robotics people?

I will be wearing something that goes perfect with my team colours ;) and will be very obvious to see my legs.. hint hint

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Krunch has to miss their school's prom this year. I want to go to Robo-Prom!! This would be the first time I have gone in the last 4 years. We were not allowed to go the last couple of years. I hope we can go this year! There are only 6 seniors...I really hope they let us go!

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Yes wear your prom dress! You wont be the only one, I'll be in a dress myself :)

People have been a bit creative when it comes to RoboProm I've seen a suit
completely made of duck tape and even a dress made up of tubes. Maybe there's a basketball dress out there :D

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Some people take dates, but most people come to hang out and party :D

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I'll be missing my own Prom as well :( , which is why I'm super excited for RoboProm and hope you guys can make it!!

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It's like really? You know we have championship that weekend.....why did you plan Prom on Friday night!?!?! The school board is Confusing!!!!!!! I hope I can go! We should definitely talk at St Louis!

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If things come through and work out Team 2969 and our 5 students going to champs will be attending. This will be a surprise from myself and our lead coach. Will be great to support the team that I got my start on, and am a proud alumni member of.

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Good luck in Lone Star!! We'll be rooting for you!

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This is awesome because our school is having our prom on the same date as nationals

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Be sure to get your tickets before the price jumps up to $20 per person! We are getting closer and closer to Championships!

Reminder: PayPal link is on the RoboProm tab at team399.org!

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Just so everyone is aware, the schedule has changed for Championship matches Thursday in a way that's going to make it hard for scouts, pit crews and drive teams to spend as much time as they might like at RoboProm :(

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Do you guys need any more chaperones? I wouldn't mind going.
Thanks!

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Hi, can you confirm if any plans are changing for Robo prom due to the schedule switch?

The entire Team 195 planned on attending and we are wondering how we should change plans

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That is the greatest thing I've ever heard. My team was having a pickup line contest in North Carolina and those are awesome. I plan on using all of them.

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We are aware of the changes. We are discussing changing the times, but nothing is final yet.

We will make sure to let you know soon :]

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Remember to buy your roboprom tickets. Its around the corner and it will be REALLY FUN!!!:D

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I call the second and the last one! You can definitely count on 281 being at RoboProm this year. We always have a great time there. And if anyone is using lame, nerdy pickup lines in the pits, just assume it's one of us :)

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Fine but I get the last one it is my favorite

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so who will be providing the music. It better be better than last year and at least play music straight and not stop after every song.

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Any chance of moving the end of the dance till midnight. We are thinking that by the time we get done, changed and to the dance there will only be an hour left. Or changing the dress code so we can come straight from the pits?

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It is likely we are extending the dance time to midnight, but nothing is final just yet.

Concerning the dress code: If going in your everyday clothes means you get an extra hour at the dance, no one will stop you at the door :) Jeans and a t-shirt is fine!

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Hey those were MY suits! What do you mean they weren't considered fashionable!?

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Hey Guys!

After working things out with the DJ and venue, we are happy to announce that the new scheduled time for RoboProm is 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.

We hope that pushing the event back an hour allows most teams to finish up with their matches.

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Hooray! Not that any of my teams will be there, but I'm glad you did this- so teams that are competing won't have to miss the fun! Thank you.

See you all there! :)

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I saw this a couple days ago, Maybe a few guys may find this handy when prepping for RoboProm
http://www.gq.com/style/style-manual...ng-fit#slide=1

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Hopefully some of my teammates and I will be there! I haven't gone to roboprom before, but it seems like fun :D

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Is there a ticket limit for roboprom, and if so, how many more tickets are left?

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There IS a ticket limit! We are selling no more than 1000 tickets to RoboProm. There are about 600 tickets left, so be smart and buy before St. Louis.

Last year, we sold about 900 tickets in the pits... Take that as a warning as to how fast these will be sold. Buying ahead will be worth it.

I hope we can see you there :]

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Several Members of Team 2085 will be in attendance. We are looking forward to it greatly. :D

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Can't wait! I will be there covering for Let's Talk FIRST!, as well as for something pretty special that I'm working on with 399! See you soon!

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I have to buy my ticket!

Jane Doll and I are planning on stopping by for a little while. We'll see you there.

Jane

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Some of 116's students are buying tickets but they cannot go without a chaperone so I volunteered to go as their chaperone. Since chaperones get in free, do we have to do anything or notify anyone or just show up?

Heidi

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Exploding Bacon will be there in full force!! Very Excited

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Team 3929 will also be helping Jackie and 399 sell some souvenirs to take home from RoboProm!

Hope you all will like them and be sure to bring some extra cash to spend :P

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So... who will be wearing THIS suit? :)


Just might be too much craziness in it to CTRL... although I'm sure you'll have to start with an ALTered suit.

:O sorry. had. too :D

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Just let us know at the door that you're there to chaperon and we'll let you in :)

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Just a couple announcements...

We have sold 535 tickets so far so that means only 465 left and we aren't even in St Louis yet :ahh:

We will be closing down the Paypal on Tuesday, April 24th.

As Akash mentioned earlier Team 3929 the Atomic Dragons will have some of these adorable guys all decked out for RoboProm available for purchase.

And last but not least, we will be continuing the age old tradition of crowning Prom King and Queen, with a robotics twist of course ;)

And now a word from the most interesting driver in the world:

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Once we buy our ticket online is there something that we need to bring with us to get in the door? I payed for mine already but I dont see anything that looks like a ticket anywhere.

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Bring your receipt with you to our pit on Thursday and we'll be giving you a wristband for each ticket purchased.

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My team was talking about that. The girls (the 8 of us) are dressing up but some of the guys are planning on wearing Tshirt suits with bowties.

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Im wearing a semi formal dress and i know girls on my team are wearing there prom dresses

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Okay, since im in the pits all day if someone says a nerdy pick up line im telling you im gonna laugh or turn bright red and then say nice try hhaha

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I really wish I was able to go, unfortunately I have classes and work all during Championship. I have always wanted to go throughout my high-school years. My personal preference of attire is the tuxedo t-shirt, so classy.

I would like to wish everyone who is going a happy RoboProm!! I have no doubt that you will all have fun!!

The best kinds of pick up lines, hahaha.

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We'll have fun for you, Eric ;).

This is the first time that 1676 will be going to Roboprom! We're having 4 kids (plus one mentor) attend, and are so excited!

P.S. Eric, can I borrow your tuxedo t-shirt? :rolleyes:

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Team 1683 TechnoTitans will be there! Im excited for it

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Ha Ha. Actually I probably won't be using any pickup lines. If I want a RoboProm date I can always go to Pit Admin!

And it's official now, 281 is going to RoboProm. We will be leaving as soon as the matches end. We are also changing during the dinner break, so we will be all dressed up when we compete in our last match of the day. It should be a lot of fun.

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Ha. Ha. Okay 839 is going some are dressing up some arent. The 8 girls are. Im only wearing a semi formal dress because our COO is my roommate and is making me look as she says "pretty".... Yippee haha

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Thats a great idea!!! I will share that with our kids

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Our tickets are officially purchased! 15 Exploding Bacon students coming to Roboprom (and about 6 adults)

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Wish we were attending nationals this year. Best of luck to all the teams:)
-JV(2073)

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Not going to lie, the only thing i have packed so far is my robo prom dress.... i better get on that seeing that i leave tomorrow.

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Years ago I remember girls driving in prom dresses with signs on their back saying "we are missing prom for this".
I can't wait to see roboprom this year.

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The Paypal pre-sale will be closing tonight.

Just a reminder for those that have already purchased tickets, be sure to bring your receipt to our pit on Thursday to pick up your tickets. We are in the Galileo division located across from Pit Admin, near Inspection. I have included the map of the pits, we are at the bright orange and purple arrow.

As of this morning we have sold 762 tickets so we will have a little less than 240 available for purchase in the pits on Thursday.

We've also gotten a few questions about parking. The Hyatt will have valet parking available at the hotel and there is a parking garage close by across the street. More details are found here.

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Have lots of fun everyone! Unfortunately, I will not be going to championship this year which means I can't go to roboprom, silly school putting finals this week. This is a great event every year keep up the good work!

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Heyy exploding bacon! I just saw u in the lobby

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Are there still tickets left? I REALLY want to go!!! :)

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how early would you say we should get tickets when do you start selling for the next year?

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Roboprom was so much fun. Everyone looked so beautiful.. I loved the costumes, especially the banana. I had to go back to my room to get something, and coming back to the 4th floor, just the lobby, it smelled soooo bad. It was hilarious. All the fist pumping and jumping.. The lady at the front desk told me that people were calling down because they thought there was an earthquake.

I actually have a complaint/concern..
My good friend has tendinitis. She's fine, she wears a band to keep her tenant in place and was allowed to go to championships and roboprom. She was a finalist for "Prom Queen." When the DJ announced that he was going to take the finalists on to the stage, the entire crowd stampeded forward. She and three other girls were not only knocked over, but were also stampeded on. She was in a wheel chair for the rest of championships.
Sorry to have to do this, I just wanted to bring it to your attention and hope for something better next year. Besides that, definitely a highlight of championships. I have so many pictures and memories. :)

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How was it? Like what all happened that made it so fun? Our team didn't attend Champs and I really want to know all about everything that happened so that next time we go to Champs I'll be ready with my Roboprom date :D and you know, so we can emulate it at our party coming up. Hope to see you there! And tell your friend that 2073 extends our upmost sympathy for what happened to her :(

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We are so sorry for what happened to your good friend. We make every effort to make the event safe and fun. Thank you very much for bringing this to our attention, we will put this into our lessons learned file and continue to improve the event. Our team has a lot of fun putting on RoboProm and hope to see you again next year.

Thank you again.

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So...
where were the chaperones when this happened?

It might be wise to ask for Crowd Control next year if there is a stampede and there are no adults able to maintain control of it.

Wow, just wow.

Jane

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Will this event be happening this year?

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Yes! It will be at the same location, more details can be found in this year's RoboProm thread.