Cowboy Code Academy Wins C-STEM RoboPlay Challenge

Livermore High School’s Cowboy Code Academy robotics team traveled to UC Davis on May 30 to compete in the RoboPlay Challenge. Teams of three, four and five students participated. The team of five Livermore High students won the competition; two boys and three girls: Ajan Adriano, Steven Herman, Emma Kristovich, Christine Cummings, and Abigail Paterson. In addition to the team victory, club President Megan Kristovich won the C-STEM College Scholarship.

While the Cowboy Code team was traveling north to UC Davis to compete in the RoboPlay challenge, the first annual Innovation Fair was taking place at Livermore High School. This event was created and led by Livermore High School senior Kristen Young, who will be attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) this fall. The Innovation Fair created a space for young students to explore, hands-on, programming, coding and robotics.

Also, the LVJUSD Board of Education recently approved a new course that integrates robotics into the understanding of Algebra 1 skills and concepts. “We’re moving towards STEM for all kids,” says Principal Alberto Solorzano. “It is great to see dedicated teachers like Sue Johnston (Cowboy Code Academy sponsor) are taking on creative projects to engage students and provide access to innovative opportunities.”

--Photo provided by Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District