(ROCKWALL, TX — April 30, 2018) The Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296, known as the Full Metal Jackets, attended the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston from April 18 – April 21. The team ranked 45th in the Turing Division, but was selected as first pick for the 8th alliance. After beating the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 25, 2017) It’s raffle time in Rockwall! The Full Metal Jackets FRC 1296 Booster Club is raffling a 2017 Ford Mustang to support Rockwall High School robotics. The prize is a 2017 Ford Mustang V6 Fastback and is currently on display at Rockwall Ford (990 E Interstate 30). One must be […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — September 7, 2017) Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296 – Full Metal Jackets in collaboration with the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club, distribute American Flags throughout the Rockwall and Fate communities on patriotic holidays to show support for the US Military. Team members donate their time to the worthy cause and earn community […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 9, 2017) The Rockwall High School Robotics team, Full Metal Jackets , recently competed at FIRST Texas Robotics Invitational offseason event in Houston. Over 30 teams from around Texas competed at this event. Three weeks prior to the competition, the Full Metal Jackets trained their girl and mentor drive team for […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 14, 2017) The Rockwall HS Robotics Team, Full Metal Jackets, attended the FIRST Dallas Regional event March 9-11. The team advanced to the quarter finals of the event, and brought home several awards. The team won the 2017 Dallas Regional Quality Award and Safety Award. In addition, the founder of the […]