Seven years ago, Londonderry High School’s FIRST Robotics team was
formed as the “Londonderry Dragoons”. Instead of treading lightly on the playing
field, the newly formed team dove right into the science and engineering world of
FIRST, and set a precedent of sucess that the team still continues to have to date,
beginning with the prestigious Rookie All Star Award in 2003.
Since its conception, the team has undergone many changes (including a name
change!), but continues to operate as a tight-knit family – literally. Several current
mentors are fathers or alumni of the team, serving as coaches for their children
or siblings on the team. Even when there isn’t a meeting, or the competition season is
over, you will always find members of the PVC Pirates hanging out together, supporting
each other, and sharing their love for FIRST with the community through demonstrations
and informational events.