Welcome!
Panther Robotics, FRC Team 1108, is an extracurricular competitive robotics team located in Paola, Kansas. As a team in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), we work together with students and mentors to develop the skills to build a robot to compete against teams in our region and globally. Our team wouldn’t be as successful without the help of our mentors, community, and sponsorships! For more information, go to the About Us page!
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About Us
Mission Statement
Panther Robotics Team 1108 strives to embody the core values of FIRST both on and off the field. The ideals of Gracious Professionalism and cooperation guide our choices and actions. We work to be a role model for other teams to emulate, and in doing so, become a better team ourselves.
Team Origin
FIRST Robotics Team 1108, established in 2002, is a team of 38 students located in Paola, Kansas. Pzola is a rural town with a population of 5,873, roughly fifty miles south of Kansas City, Kansas. Our original nine students applied for and received a NASA grant two weeks before kickoff in 2003.
Fundrasing
We have several annual fundraisers, including a zombie corn maze, quilt show, fish fries, and more. Additionally, we apply for many grants and are supported by many local businesses and community members. FRC Team 1108’s outreach team designs and finds new opportunities to present to the team and community.
Sponsorships
Team 1108 would not be able to operate without the support of its gracious sponsors. To share their appreciation, members share meals with sponsors, invite them to meetings to engage with team members, and also host special events such as Night at the Powell Observatory and late-night picnics.