2012 FIRST Robotics Competition

Real World Design Challenge

Kalani High School has entered the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) for the past four years, winning third place three years in a row. The team of five students, who are also on the robotics team, presented their results for the judges this year at the Number 1 Capitol District building downtown on Tuesday, February 21^st.

We arrive downtown at the number 1 Capitol District building in mid-afternoon.

On the fourth floor, waiting to enter the conference room for the students' presentation. It's quite an honor to be selected
one of three finalist teams out of 13 entered.

The students greet the two judges. A third judge in Colorado was on the phone.

The students make their presentation.

After it's all over the students pose for a photo before going down the elevator.

RWDC Awards Ceremony

The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) awards ceremony was held in the Lieutenant Governor's office on Friday, February 24^th, at 3:30 PM. Kalani got third place, Iolani got second place, and the winner was Sacred Hearts Academy.

Carson and Grant on the fifth floor of the Capitol waiting for everyone to arrive.

Jim Crisafulli had leis for students and mentors. Here he gives leis to the Sacret Hearts Academy team.

The Kalani High School RWDC team.

Lieutenat Governor Brian Schatz conducted the ceremony.

Jim Crisafulli, director of Aerospace Development for the State of Hawaii, made some remarks.

Kalani Team Captain Eric spoke about the team's experience.

The Kalani with their award certificates and the Lieutenant Govenor.

The winning team and mentors pose with the Lieutenant Governor.

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