About US
The Wayland High FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5735, the “Control Freaks,” formed in the fall of 2014, comprising of six students, meeting in a tiny living room. In 2019, we have evolved into a well organized, student-led organization that is supported by Wayland High School and the community. We are a competitive FIRST robotics team that inspires members to pursue knowledge in the STEM fields and teaches leadership skills. We engage in exciting activities that build science, engineering and technology skills and inspire innovation and foster self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Through FRC 5735, we built a platform for volunteer parents, mentors, professionals and teachers who would like to get involved by offering their knowledge and expertise. We provide opportunities for students to participate in team building, fundraising, marketing and social media promotion. In addition, the team also enable students to share lessons learned with their community through outreach programs such as demonstrations, mentoring, and teaching sessions with younger students.
In addition to the robot build work and competition, we host and participate in several community outreach programs and initiatives yearly to help foster STEM learning within Wayland and it's neighborhood communities. Visit our Facebook page for additional information.
2019 Achievements:
Special thanks to our school administration, advisors, coaches, mentors and parents; without their support, we could not have done this. Thank you!
Through FRC 5735, we built a platform for volunteer parents, mentors, professionals and teachers who would like to get involved by offering their knowledge and expertise. We provide opportunities for students to participate in team building, fundraising, marketing and social media promotion. In addition, the team also enable students to share lessons learned with their community through outreach programs such as demonstrations, mentoring, and teaching sessions with younger students.
In addition to the robot build work and competition, we host and participate in several community outreach programs and initiatives yearly to help foster STEM learning within Wayland and it's neighborhood communities. Visit our Facebook page for additional information.
2019 Achievements:
- We won our first district competition -- a first ever for the team!
- At the Greater Boston Event, we were chosen by the 3rd seed alliance and doubled the number of wins during qualification rounds. Our team has only made it to the semifinals twice in four years.
- Received a Pit Safety Plaque for our safety during the North Shore Event
- Finished the season 58st out of 203 in the New England district.
Special thanks to our school administration, advisors, coaches, mentors and parents; without their support, we could not have done this. Thank you!
Awards
2019 DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE
First Robotics Competition Winner
Safety Award
North Shore District Event
2017 STEAMWORKS
New England Championship Event
North Shore Reading Event
Excellence in Engineering Award
Granite State District Event
2016 STRONGHOLD
Umass Darthmouth Event
Boston Event
2015 RECYCLE RUSH
NE Championship Event
District Championship Rookie All Star Award
Highest Rookie Seed Award
Umass Darthmouth Event
Rookie All Star Award
Highest Rookie Seed Award
Northeastern University Event
Highest Rookie Seed Award
St. Louis Global Event
Ranked top 7% out of 2,800 teams globally.
First Robotics Competition Winner
Safety Award
North Shore District Event
2017 STEAMWORKS
New England Championship Event
North Shore Reading Event
Excellence in Engineering Award
Granite State District Event
2016 STRONGHOLD
Umass Darthmouth Event
Boston Event
2015 RECYCLE RUSH
NE Championship Event
District Championship Rookie All Star Award
Highest Rookie Seed Award
Umass Darthmouth Event
Rookie All Star Award
Highest Rookie Seed Award
Northeastern University Event
Highest Rookie Seed Award
St. Louis Global Event
Ranked top 7% out of 2,800 teams globally.
