On behalf of Hendricks Power Cooperative and its members, $2,500 was donated to the Plainfield Brentwood Robotics team to support its participation at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

The championship took place May 3-12, 2022, in Dallas, TX, and hosted more than 3,000 robotics teams from 36 nations and nearly all grade levels. There were more than 570 elementary school teams from 14 countries. Brentwood teams earned a variety of notable awards and recognitions throughout the championship.

Brentwood Elementary final results:

Team A: Finished 4^th in its division, and continued to the division finals where it received 7^th. The team was also awarded the Judges Award for their exemplary effort and perseverance at the event, and team accomplishments throughout the season.

Team B: Finished 24^th in its division.

Team C: Finished 10^th in its division and continued to division finals, where it finished 10th.

Team E: Finished 21^st in its division.

Reflecting on the experience, students were proud of their teamwork skills and individual growth; “I have learned from robotics this year what teamwork feels like. I have friends beside me that I can trust and count on to encourage me and help our team," Abdul, Brentwood student.

“We are so glad the students were able to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says Dana Cochran, Director of Marketing and Member Engagement at Hendricks Power, “We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to STEM programs and can’t wait to see where their futures take them.”

The Hendricks County Community Foundation was also able to donate $15,000 to support the team in its participation in the championship.