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Robotics Continued from page 23 victories: creating four compli- cated, competition-level ro- bots, and winning first place at the Pacific Northwest Regional in Oregon, and five awards at the Silicon Valley Regional tournament, in cluding t he highly co veted C hairman’s Award, which the team won in 2007 and 2008. The robots, all steel, motors and wire, are built during a six- week period and entered into competitions like the one this spring in Atlanta, t he world championships, which involved having the machines race around a track and pick up a large sphere and place it high atop a struc- ture. Competition was fierce, re- called Maggie Best, who was in Atlanta, where the team made it as far as the quarterfinals. “In one of the matches, the BAD-11-07-10594.CTA 11/29/07 3:17 PM Page 1**dhynoski�**Users:dhynoski:Desktop:Work in Progress:11/29:BAD-11-07-105 robot was hit so hard that one of the bearings shattered and we were dead,” said Maggie Best. “The kids worked like crazy in the pit area and got the robot running again, but not up to full level. But they did great!” mike myslinski Enjoy the rewards. home of Santa Barbara High School Teacher Michelle Hum- boldt, who also received $500 from SBTA. “Anything right now is helpful,” she said. “I have so many needs.” Recently divorced, Hum- boldt was in the home she had partly purchased with her pen- sion, preparing to go out for the evening, when she heard sirens. Her son, 19, was not home. “I years and planned on retiring in June at 62, but will now likely have to keep working to make ends meet. She took two days off before returning to her students. Meanwhile, a friend invited her to stay at a condo rent-free while she gets things back in order. More offers of help keeping com- ing in, said Humboldt. “I am so grateful to all of my friends for their generosity.” mike myslinski Wildfires Continued from page 25 this. It’s very hard.” Fires a lso des troyed t he heard a fire engine and went out. I saw this wall of flame up in the hills behind me. The wind was just swirling.” She has been teaching for 37 Get something back for your everyday purchases. Use your California Teachers Association Visa® Card with WorldPoints® rewards from Bank of America, and you’ll earn points you can redeem for cash, travel, merchandise, even unique adventures.� Rewards for the things you buy anyway. Ongoing support for California Teachers Association. 1.866.438.6262 Use Priority Code FAB4MWwhen calling. For information about the rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the use of this Rewards card, or to apply, call the toll free number above, or write to P.O. Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850. � Terms apply to program features and Credit Card account benefits. For more information about the program, visit bankofamerica.com/worldpoints. Details accompany new account materials. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. The WorldPoints program is managed in part by independent third parties, including a travel agency registered to do business in California (Reg. No. 2036509-50); Ohio (Reg. No. 87890286); Washington (6011237430) and other states, as required. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association, and is used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. FIA Card Services, WorldPoints, the WorldPoints design and Platinum Plus are registered trademarks of FIA Card Services, N.A. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. All other company and product names and logos are the property of others and their use does not imply endorsement of, or an association with, the WorldPoints program. ©2007 Bank of America Corporation T-709149-092107 BAD-11-07-10594 34 California Educator | december 2008 • january 2009