Within MORT, supporting others is a vital aspect of who we are and what we aim to achieve. One of the most meaningful ways we follow through with this mission is with a program called Rachel’s Reach, inspired by our electrical mentor Rachel who passed away two years ago. Her impact continues to shape our team to this day.. Rachel’s Reach was founded in order to ensure that every team has a chance to participate during competition. Whether a robot breaks down mid-event or a te

From March 27-29, MORT hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition Mount Olive event, and it was an incredible weekend. This year marked 15 years of MORT hosting the event and over 30 years of the team inspiring students in robotics and engineering. The competition weekend was full of energy, teamwork, and intense matches. Over 30 teams came to showcase their robots, win awards, and cheer for each other. Congratulations to teams 8513 (Sisters 1st), 8706 (MXS Bulldog Bots), 6945 (Ch