1. Who are the X-Cats

2. Who are the X-Cats? The X-Cats are the Wilson Magnet High School robotics team We've been around since 1992 We are part of FIRST Robotics www.x-cats.org

3. What is FIRST? Founded in 1992 International organization conducts annual robotics competitions For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology www.usfirst.org

4. Dean Kamen

5. Who are the X-Cats? Wilson students working with engineers from Xerox and elsewhere Meet at a shop at Edison Tech Meetings usually Wednesday evening and Saturday

6. X-Cats Open to all Wilson students Heavy time commitment Oct & Novpre-season meetings Jan & Febbuild robot Marchregional competition Aprilinternational competition

7. Robot Building

8. Engineering

9. Hands-On

10. Mentors

11. Fun

12. Meetings

13. Competition

14. Who Won in 2012? X-Cats FIRST Team 191 – The X-Cats

15. St. Louis

17. Go X-Cats!

18. Join us Sat. Oct. 17! Cheer for your team at the Main St Armory

19. Team Eligibility NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

20. Team Eligibility A desire to learn about engineering, science and technology An interest in CAD, animation, web design, electronics, or programming No negative comments on report card 90% attendance in school and classes

21. Student Expectations Attend all meetings Participate in community service Prepare a presentation Participate in fund-raisers

22. X-Cat Benefits Working with a team Working with your hands Developing problem-solving skills Learn about careers in engineering, science and technology

23. One more benefit $15 million in scholarships

24. Join X-Cats! Complete the application Applications due by Fri., Oct 9 One-on-one interview First meeting: Wed., Oct., 21