On January 14, 2012, a beautiful sunny day, twenty-three robotics teams from ten different elementary schools converged on Burbank Middle School's gymnasium to vie for the honor of being the Houston E.A.R.L.Y. Tournament Champions. Led by their teacher and tournament director Mr. Michael Grahmann, Burbank's Robotics students had everything prepared and ready by 8:00 am. Ms. Paula Pierre, 7th Grade Assistant Principal, welcomed our guests and one of our 7th graders, Cynthia Juarez, sang the National Anthem. We were also very glad to have the founder of E.A.R.L.Y. Mr. Lucien Junkin address the participants and encourage them in their work.

 

The first two matches were held immediately following the opening ceremonies. The tournament proceeded ahead of schedule so that all preliminary matches were finished before lunch. The Championship matches were held after lunch and here are the results:

Best Robot Design: Glen York "Lego Wizards"

Spirit Award: Bell Elementary Robotics Team

Teamwork Award: Southmayd Robotics Teams

Sportsmanship Award: Park Place Robotics 

Gracious Professionalism: HSE Endeavor Robotics

All-Star Coaches: Harmony Austin

Ambassador Award: Burbank Middle School

    4th place: Lanier MS "Botdogs"

    3rd place: Harvard Elementary "Magic Oinky Piggies"

    2nd place:Harvard Elementary "The Packers"

    1st place: Harvard Elementary "Super Moo Moo Boss Cows" 

Overall School Performance- The Soaring Eagle Award: Harvard Elementary Robotics