FIRST History
What year was 1218 founded?
2003
What does FMA stand for?
FIRST Mid-Atlantic
"Bag and Tag"
What are all four programs within the FIRST organization? (as of fall 2025)
FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, FTC, FRC
What year was FIRST founded?
1992
What was the original name of team 1218 (before "SCH Robotics")?
Vulcan Robotics
What year did FMA become a district?
2012
How many practice fields at other teams' build sites did we practice on last year?
Three (Krypton, Cybersonics, Earthquakers)
What is the name/ number of any one of our FTC teams?
Excallibur - 4914, Titans - 19976, Pride - 26868, Kraken - 26867
Name at least four cities that have held FRC championships
Houston, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Orlando
What is the last event (during the regular season) that 1218 won?
Hatboro Horsham District Event, 2016
How many 1218 mentors have served on the FMA Board of Directors?
One! Eileen Larkin :)
What year was FIRST Lego League founded?
1998
What shapes are in the FIRST Logo?
Triangle Circle Square
Before we had a blue and yellow polo, what other official team shirts (not trade shirts) were part of the 1218 uniform?
Blue and orange polo, tie dye t shirt.
What is the name of the proposed, but never realized, district to our west?
WOW (West Virginia, Ohio, Western Pa)
Which non-edible robot part was eaten by Leo last year in the heat of a competition?
A nut.
Name at least one member of 1218 who has participated in all four FIRST programs.
How many years did SCH host an FRC district competition?
Twelve (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Name five FIRST robotics districts
Various answers (mentor graded)
What celebrity guest made surprise appearances at the kick-off and the Championship competition?
Mark Rober
Where was the FIRST Global competition held in 2025?
Panama City, Panama