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Hancock County students demonstrate robotics; coaches ask board for support after competition cancellations
Summary
A Hancock County Career & Technical robotics team demonstrated a student-built robot and asked the board for help to cover increased travel costs after several competitions were canceled; presenters emphasized the program is student-led and educational.
Shelly Clay and Tommy Jones represented the Hancock Cannon Robotics team and brought robots to the Oct. 20 board meeting to demonstrate the competition game and discuss program needs.
Presenters and coaches described the robot design process and competition structure: a 15-second autonomous period followed by a driver-controlled period, and strict rules that disqualify robots if adults touch them during competition. They said the program is 100% student-led at competitions and that two previously scheduled events along the I‑10 corridor were canceled this year, leaving only farther options (Madison and Oxford) that increase costs for hotel and bus travel.
Coach remarks emphasized the program’s value as a hands-on design and engineering experience for students and asked the board to help bring exposure and fundraising support to sustain the team. Supervisors thanked the students and coaches; no formal funding motion was made.
