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Young people ages 9-14 were gathered at North Quincy High School this past Saturday for FIRST's Lego League competition. These young people work together after school, under adult supervision, building an autonomous robot out of legos. In this yearly challenge, they learn a lot, have a lot of fun and get some hands-on experience with engineering, science and technology. Many call it "sporting for the mind." This program is a stepping stone for the high school robotics program. Many members of Quincy's Robotics Team, called HYPER (Helping Youth Pursue Engineering & Robotics) are working the equipment and helping to run this regional meet, which gives them points towards the prestigious "Chairman's Award." This is a global program, so if you ever see it in your area, make sure to check it out. I think you'll enjoy it.
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