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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Gunn Robotics Team's competition season brings early success

Gunn Robotics Team’s competition season brings early success

Hila Livneh, Centerfold Editor March 31, 2023

At the end of January, the Gunn Robotics Team entered their annual build season, which is a period of time when they prepare for competitions. In preparation for their first competition on March 4th, the team members worked in the machine shop for up to 20 hours a week, fundraising and dying their hair...

GRT members prepare for Joel to test out the gadget.

Gunn Robotics Team creates wheelchair attachment for elementary schooler

Michael Zhang, Lifestyle Editor September 30, 2022

On Thursday Sept. 29, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) revealed the results of their wheelchair project, a creation that has been in the works since 2020. The team was originally contacted during distance learning by the support team of Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) elementary schooler Joel Vasquez,...

GRT: Anshu Jayaprakash

GRT: Anshu Jayaprakash

Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist September 25, 2022

Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) captain senior Anshu Jayaprakash stands in front of 50 students, presenting a workshop about machine basics and deadlines for tasks. GRT Advisor Kristina Granlund-Moyer listens at the side of the classroom, making sure that the class runs smoothly. GRT has an organized leadership...

Gunn Robotics Team Stays Busy Postseason

Gunn Robotics Team Stays Busy Postseason

Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist May 11, 2022

Every year, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT)  participates in the For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology (FIRST) competition in April. The GRT season ended in April, but the team is still continuing with postseason activities. Along with in-class assignments and presentations, the team...

Titan Tales: Quinn Arbolante

Titan Tales: Quinn Arbolante

Calvin Cai, Centerfold Editor November 1, 2019

Ever since he joined the program his junior year, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) has beenan essential part of senior Quinn Arbolante’s life. As a veteran team member, Arbolante hashad unwavering commitment, working for the team for the past two years. Through GRT, his passion for robotics has...

Title IX protocols consistent amidst local, national discussion

Title IX protocols consistent amidst local, national discussion

Caroline Ro and Angela Wong, Editor-in-Chief and Reporter March 1, 2019

As ongoing sexual harassment allegations in the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) were brought to court last month, the spotlight is being refocused onto the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Title IX procedural requirements. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposals to grant more rights...

GRT sweeps first at robotics regional competition

GRT sweeps first at robotics regional competition

The Oracle March 21, 2017

Written by Tim Sun Last weekend, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) won the FIRST Robotics Arizona North Regional, going 10-1 in competition and winning the Excellence in Engineering Award. With the victory, the team secured a spot in April’s FIRST Championship in Houston. Controls lead senior Abraham...

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