Annie Zhao
Class of 2016
Year joined the team: 2013
Sub-Teams: Digital Media-Web, Presentation, Fabrication, Safety
What are 2 fun facts about you?
I hate bacon. That means I dislike bacon lovers, which means I dislike mostly everyone. That bacon day at robotics was horrible.
I love chipotle. H (Mr. Hildebrandt) and I have a bond over it; no one can ever break a Mexican food bond.
Why did you join the AdamBots?
Last year I was cheering for Adams and now I’m making a robot. In middle school, I cheered and was part of FLL. I wanted to experience both in high school, but I’ve now decided to stick with it.
What is your favorite memory from robotics?
Making Josh buy me a drill, meeting everyone, and having H know my name in two days.
What have you learned from being on the team?
Before I was on the team, I didn’t know how to do anything. I didn’t even know how to drill a hole. I’ve learned many things just being in the shop and observing. I had Michelle and Anuja teach me how to use the band saw, drill press, mill, jigsaw, and many more tools.
What are you excited about for FIRST?
I’m excited about going to Texas and even St. Louis. I heard that FIRST is like OCCRA on steroids, and I’m ready for it!