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The RoboDawgs gave out 18 Varsity letters last year! I'm not sure of the process behind getting our school to allow them, but we do have some pretty strict requirements to earn one.

The honor recognizes team members for their work — an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 hours per year — on various events, including creating for the annual fall autonomous boat race and the FIRST Robotics Competition season. Students also must mentor elementary and middle school FLL or VEX teams and help run an event, like our local FLL or VEX tournament, to earn a letter. Other qualifications: They must maintain a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and demonstrate proficiency in areas including pneumatic systems, digital and analog sensors and motors, transmissions and drive train.