Millerbots at the State Fair…
By James Sanna, Southwest Minneapolis Patch The machine clacked and hummed as it skittered back and forth across the floor, searching for inflatable circles, triangles to hang on a rack at one end of the small arena. Its wedge-like shape, bright orange and shiny metal frame, and plastic wheels suggested a prototype Mars rover, rather than something built by a gang of high school...
Read More2011 Washburn Scholarships Awarded
On Monday, May 16th, Washburn High School awarded 24 scholarships to deserving Seniors as they leave Washburn and embark on new and exciting journeys. There were 14 different scholarships awarded. Some are one-time awards while others are renewable for up to four years. The scholarships include: Concord Foundation Scholarship Fairview-Southdale Hospital Scholarship Knelman Scholarship Kopp...
Read MoreWashburn Millerbots Team To Compete At National Championship
Students from Washburn High School will compete at the international FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Championship in St. Louis, MO from April 27-30. The event will bring together 352 qualifying teams made up of 8,800 high school students from Australia, Canada, Israel, Mexico and the United States. The Washburn Millerbots won the Minnesota Northstar...
Read MoreWashburn Debate: OctoFinalists at Nationals; Brandon Bogan places 7th
From Amy Cram Helwich (Executive Director, MN Urban Debate League) On Sunday night we returned from the NAUDL (National Urban Debate League) national tournament in New York City, which brings the top two teams from 20 leagues from across the country for an incredibly competitive national tournament. A huge thank you to their coaches, Travis Neal, who did a fantastic job coaching them at the...
Read MoreWatch this amazing video about Washburn
Many thanks to Greg Brinker of Fallon for putting so much effort into creating this awesome film about Washburn High School, it’s staff, students and community. It’s truly an amazing story about all the good things that are happening on West 50th street, and about all the good things to come. It’s about 18 minutes, but well worth your time. Click here if you would like to...
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