Robotics

SMbly Required high school robotics team was founded in 2015 to
provide students with the unique experience of working as an engineering
team to build a robot and compete at the world level.

our team

Team History
Mission Statement

Team History

SMbly Required, FIRST team 5805, all began with the inclusion of robotics into Santa Margarita Catholic High School's curriculum during the 2014-2015 school year. During that year, the students in the robotics class became interested in and founded SMbly Required began the journey with Vex competitions prior to the FRC season. Through learning about robotics on the go, and developing a team through the enthusiasm and excitement of the students, FIRST team 5805 was created for the 2015-2016 school year.

2019 OC Regional Finalist
2018 OC Regional Winner
2016 San Diego Rookie All Star
2016 San Diego Highest Rookie Seed
Matt Grob Innovation Award

Mission Statement

The mission of SMbly Required, a student let robotics team, is to create a welcoming programt hat allows students and members of the community to explore STEM through the process of designing, manufacturing, assembling, and programming. Students, teachers, mentors, and volunteers with various backgrounds utilize their collective skills to work as a unified team. With the help of mentors, students are able to have a real-life engineering experience, acquire and master different skills, develop interest and passion, and have fun under the program.

QUESTIONS?
Any questions regarding the Robotics Program can emailed to Chase LeBlanc, Robotics Director at robotics@smhs.org

Members of the team can be involved and gain experience in:

Business/Marketing
Computer Aid Designing (CAD)
Engineering
Programming
Manufacturing
Community outreach

Through FIRST robotics students gain:Access to over $50 million in scholarships

Obtain real world engineering skills
Work one-on-one with professional mentors
Receive hands on experience
Become part of an alumni network to aid them in the process of obtaining internships and careers in their future.

For more information regarding the team, follow @SMblyRequired5805 on Instagram and @SMblyRequired on Twitter!