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Check Out the Squad - We're Cooler Than a Freeze Ray!

From coding wizards and robot-wrangling geniuses to the brilliant minds guiding us and the powerhouse supporters behind the scenes — meet the masterminds fueling Vector 8177’s epic rise to robotic domination.

The Guiding Gurus of Greatness!

Our coaches are like GPS for genius, steering the squad through build season madness, competition chaos, and the occasional robot rebellion. They don’t build the bots, but they build up the brains that do. With wisdom, patience, and just the right amount of caffeine, they help Vector 8177 stay on track and aim for the stars. Respect!
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Vanessa Coronado
Lead Coach
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Casey Bulaclac
Lead Coach
Julie Pitt
Coach
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David Monroe
Coach

The Wisdom Behind the Widgets!

Our mentors are the silent engines of greatness. They are industry pros, tech wizards, and idea whisperers who help our student masterminds turn sparks into systems. They don’t take the spotlight, but they light the way. Whether it’s troubleshooting code or cheering on a breakthrough, they’re always there with guidance, grit, and a whole lotta geek power. Respect the mentorship!
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Celina Enamorado
Business
Cameron Curtin
Electric, Design, & Manufacturing
Cole Cegielski
Fabrication
David Milner
Design, Electrical & Mechanical
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Horace Williams
Business & Scouting
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Jeff Forsgren
Business & Scouting
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Jessica Smith
Media
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Mahadevan Thiagarajan
Fabrication
Marco Cerrato
Business
Mark Smith
FRC
Peyton Garner
Scouting
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Phil Garner
Business & Community Outreach
Mark Smith
Electrical & Mechanical
Payton Garner
Scouting
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Srividya Rao
Programming & Scouting
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Tom Cegielski
Fabrication & Mechanical

The Powerhouse Behind the Pit Crew!

The TMEARS Booster Club is the ultimate support squad composed of parents, volunteers, and STEM superfans who fuel the fire behind Vector 8177. From fundraising to cheering louder than a robot on turbo mode, they make sure our team has the tools, travel, and tacos (probably) to chase greatness. Their mission? To back the bots and boost the brains that are transforming the future. Respect the hustle!
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Booster Team

TMEARS is the official Booster Club for Vector 8177, made up of parent-powered pros who handle the real-world hustle. They coordinate meals, raise funds, and manage logistics so the team can focus on building bots and chasing banners. From fueling students with snacks to fueling the program with sponsorships, TMEARS keeps the gears turning behind the scenes with style, strategy, and serious support. 

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The Masterminds of Mayhem!

These are the brains, the builders, the bold ones — the student engineers of Vector 8177! From CAD crusaders to code-slinging legends, this crew turns wild ideas into world-class robots. They design, debug, and dominate the competition with creativity, teamwork, and just a dash of chaos. Future STEM leaders? Absolutely. Current robotic rockstars? Oh yeah. Boom baby!

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