Rockwall, TX (May 2, 2024) – Optimum, the provider of advanced internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, is thrilled to announce the winners of the fifth annual Optimum Innovator Awards, which recognizes FIRST Robotics Competition teams for their innovation and efforts in areas such as community engagement, technology, inspiration, diversity, and sustainability. This year, Optimum is celebrating […]
ROCKWALL, TX – October 15, 2020 — It is raffle time in Rockwall! The Rockwall Robotics Booster Club, Inc. is raffling a 2020 Ford Mustang to support FRC 1296 Full Metal Jackets. The team can be seen all over Rockwall, in their orange camo pants! They are involved with several non-profit organizations including: Bikes for […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 28, 2020 — Austin Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High, was awarded the Gold Presidential Service Award for the second time for his volunteering efforts in and around Rockwall. The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer award program that encourages citizens to live a life of service. To earn the […]
Christian Garcia, a member of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets and student of Rockwall High, has advanced in FIRST Dean’s List. Garcia was nominated for this prestigious award by his mentors as someone who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to FIRST. Garcia will advance to the next level of competition […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 12, 2019) Over the summer, FRC Team 1296, Full Metal Jackets, were invited to Which Wich headquarters, in downtown Dallas, to help them with one of Which Wich’s initiatives, Project PB&J, which works to provide PB&J sandwiches to those in need. When you purchase a PB&J sandwich from any Which Wich, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — July 15, 2019) Rockwall High School students from FRC Team 1296, the Full Metal Jackets, recently attended the 2019 FIRST National Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C. to advocate for STEM funding (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) on Capitol Hill. The conference was attended by EVP of Public Relations Eva Kay Stewart, EVP […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 29, 2019) The Rockwall Breakfast Rotary was pleased to present Rockwall High School senior Hannah Cowgill with a $1000 scholarship. Committee Chairperson Nancy Runge presented the check to Hannah, who will be graduating and attending The Texas Tech University in the Fall. She will pursue her desire for a degree in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) Take a spin in a new Rockwall Ford vehicle at the Wilkerson Sanders Stadium on Saturday, May 4, from 8am-2pm. For every test-drive take, Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to the award-winning RHS Robotics team (Full Metal Jackets) up to $6,000. The team is also known for giving […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 12, 2018) The Rainbow Room in Rockwall works with the Department of Family Protection Services, to provide essential items and gifts to children in need. During the holiday season, children in their care create a Christmas wish list. Community members select a child’s wishlist, shop for the child and donate gifts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 6, 2018) Rockwall High School students from FRC Team 1296 the Full Metal Jackets recently attended the 2018 National Advocacy Conference in Washington D.C. to advocate for STEM funding on Capitol Hill. The conference was attended by President – Lauren Knoff, FIRST Alum – Brandon Taylor, VP of Robotics Construction – […]