FTC

In FIRST Tech Challenge or FTC, Marist students design, build, and program our robot to compete against other teams in various challenges in the Marist-Atlanta League. Marist School's FTC teams have been competing in FIRST Tech Challenge since 2018 and has won numerous awards such as the Design, Control, Inspire, Think, and Innovate Awards. This program inspires young people to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math careers.

Every year, teams analyze the challenge when released and work to help and learn from each other. Additionally, he teams analyze the rules of the game to help them during the season. As part of FTC, they program a code-based, autonomous section of robot control and a driver-controlled section. During the League Tournament, each team presents a portfolio that explains every aspect of their team and robot.

During practices, the team focuses on a variety of different items: