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Caldwell board honors robotics, welding competitors and scholarship winners
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Summary
The Caldwell School District board recognized state‑champion robotics teams headed to Worlds in St. Louis, a top national welding competitor and students awarded major scholarships, including two full‑tuition NNU awards and a $20,000 KFC scholarship.
The Caldwell School District Board of Trustees opened its April 13 meeting by recognizing student achievements across the district, spotlighting robotics, welding and recent scholarship recipients.
The board and Superintendent Dr. French introduced Caldwell High School’s robotics program and coaches, and students described this year’s game, “Pushback.” Kira Farrow, project manager for the senior team (5689B), said the team iterated multiple robot versions this season and won at state; she said the senior squad will compete at the world championship in St. Louis next week. Coach Ryan Smith and board members praised the teams’ fundraising, sportsmanship and mentorship of other programs. Several seniors also announced college plans, including engineering majors.
Board members then recognized Matthew, a welding student who placed among the top competitors in the national Project Manufacturing contest and will compete in regional welding contests. Board members praised instructor Mr. Cooper and noted Matthew balances early‑morning work with welding coursework.
Josh Engler presented three students who earned scholarships: two Caldwell High students won Northwest Nazarene University First Generation Excellence scholarships (four‑year, full‑tuition awards) and Promise Gonzales, a 2022 Caldwell graduate who works at KFC, received a $20,000 nationwide KFC scholarship. Promise said the award felt “surreal” and that community support has been strong.
The board took photos with students and offered congratulations. No formal policy changes were associated with the recognitions; the segment was informational and celebratory.
