Sponsors

Because of all these companies and individuals, we have been able to be as successful as we are right now.

Presentation High School [website]

Founded in 1962 Presentation High School is a college-preparatory secondary school for girls whose purpose and direction flow from the teaching mission of the Catholic Church and the educational ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation. This school strives to infuse the entire educational experience with the vision of life found in the Gospels. Each student is challenged to become a woman of faith, dedicated to working with others, intellectually competent and committed to her personal growth.

Presentation works in partnership with the family, which is the primary educator. Presentation assumes responsibility for using its unique resources to bring about its stated purposes.

Presentation recognizes the following principles as the foundation upon which all our goals, outcomes, programs and procedures are developed and evaluated.

. . . Rooted in the belief that every human being is made in the image and likeness of God, we commit ourselves to developing the whole person – her spiritual, intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, psychological and physical powers.

. . . Faith is a gift from God which must be nurtured.

. . . That Gospel values are best taught and lived in a community of faith.

. . . The role of education is to empower young women to make responsible decisions, embrace their responsibility to work for peace and justice and to assume their full stature in today's society.

. . . That the school must be an active institution in the greater community whose students and faculty embody the motto, "Not Words but Deeds."

Led by Ms. Mary Miller, our Principal, Presentation High School provides the team’s meeting and workshop facilities.


Presentation High School Mathematics and Science Academy [website]

Presentation High School Mathematics and Science Academy provided our 2008-2009 budget. A firm and vocal believer in the power of women in any field of science, math technology, or medicine Dr. John C. Howe, Director of the Mathematics and Science Academy has been a supporter of Team 2135 since inception as a club in 2006. Without Dr. Howe’s encouragement and trust in our capabilities we wouldn’t be here today.


Puccio Machine and Welding Works

Puccio Machine and Welding Works fabricated and welded the robot’s shooting mechanism.

Puccio Machine and Welding Works, a San Jose institution, was founded in 1941. A family business, Puccio has been owned and managed by three generations of the Puccio family. Under the current owner, Kerry Puccio, Puccio specializes in all forms of welding: weld fabrication, heli-arc welding, motorcycle welding and experimental work.

Puccio Machine and Welding Works is located at 357 Montgomery Street in San Jose, CA.


San Jose Laser, Inc [website]

San Jose Laser did the machining on the aluminum side panels of our robot in the 2009 season. Look! Isn't it pretty?

San Jose Laser uses state of the art Mitsubishi laser machines which are programmed using print, DXF/DWG files, IGES files, or detailed drawings. They work with a wide variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, rubber, copper, plastics and wood.

San Jose Laser is located at 504 Dado Street in San Jose, CA.


FedEx [website]

Fedex donates the cost of shipping our robot to and from the competition. Check out their website for more information - but it's likely that you have heard of these magnificent white box deliverers!


Google [website]

Google has sponsored us since we first began the team. We would not be able to be as successful as we are without their consistent financial support.


Rich Carbonneau

Rich Carbonneau has provided support to build enhancements to the "Panther's Den" with special tasks in carpentry and tool handling. Mr Carbonneau is an accomplished wood worker and machinist and is also a licensed A & E mechanic.


Exatron [website]

It is Exatron's philosophy to provide hard-working, well made, reasonably priced equipment designed to match our varying needs. They are a manufacturerer of a complete line of automated handling, testing, programming, and marking equipment for the package integrated circuit industry. They provided support and guidance in the robot build process.

Mr Robert Howell, President of Exatron, is a member of the PHS Math & Science Academy Advisory Council. Here's a shout-out: Thanks, dude!


Video Propulsion

VideoPropulsion Interactive Television, Inc. has been a world leader in hardware and software for high performance, low cost per stream digital content movement. The Company has established a reputation in the DTV marketplace for providing unique High Definition Television (HDTV), Video on Demand (VoD), and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) products.

Thanks, Video Propulsion, for providing support and guidance in the robot build process.


Team 2135 Teachers, Mentors, Families and Friends

Our teachers and mentors taught us skills we will use throughout our lives. The teachers and staff at Presentation, our mentors, parents and friends supported and encouraged us. Team parents fed us!

Specifically. we would like to thank the following mentors for their intregal assistance:

  • The Bruno Family: The Bruno family, while also serving as a valuable mentor for software/programming, is providing us with a server as to host this wonderful website. Whoo!
  • The Simpson Family: We would like to thank the Simpson family for being there everyday to provide expertise on basically everything - ranging from engineering to software/programming!
  • The Barker Family: Mr. Barker is the Vice President and Chief  Scientist of Aurora Networks, Inc. and a member of the PHS Math & Science Academy Advisory Council. They have provided support and guidance in the robot build process.
  • Brandon Cobb: Brandon Cobb is a machinist who donated his time and talents to help us manufacture the metal pieces for our chassis and kicker for our 2010 season robot.