Future Forward

We are the only active and thriving FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics program currently operating in Cherokee County. FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.

This season, our teams earned back-to-back titles as League and State Champions—an achievement that reflects the strength of our mentorship, and student dedication. We also extend our support to the Sequoyah High School robotics team. Beyond competitions, our students continue to excel academically, with participants being selected for the prestigious Georgia Governor’s Honors Program two years in a row—demonstrating the broader educational value and excellence fostered by our program.

Firestorm

Established in 2023 with students from Etowah, Walton, Kennesaw Mountain and Northwest Classical. United by a passion for robotics and innovation, these students collaborate across schools to compete, learn, and grow as future STEM leaders.

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Acworth, GA

Atlanta Droids

A rookie FIRST Tech Challenge team from Chamblee MS. This group of curious and driven students is building skills in teamwork, engineering, and problem-solving as they take on their very first season of competition.

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Chamblee, GA

Blizzard

Launching Summer 2025, this new FTC team will bring together motivated students from the Cherokee County School District for a hands-on journey into robotics, innovation, and teamwork.

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Acworth, GA

Mentors

Over the past few years, many of our FIRST alumni have returned to take on mentorship roles for our teams. This has allowed us to implement a new model where our best and most experienced former participants “teach it forward.” As technical or college students with FIRST leadership experience, these mentors not only provide invaluable guidance but also benefit from an essential revenue stream that supports their personal growth. This model fosters mentorship, strengthens our teams, and provides alumni with meaningful professional development opportunities, while ensuring the sustainability of the program.

Harrison Forsythe

Team Leader for FRC Team 6341 (2021-2022). Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics at Kennesaw State University.

FTC

Andrew Cua

Lead Programmer for FRC Team 6341 (2018-2020). Graduated with Highest Honors in Computer Science from Georgia Tech in 2024.

FTC

Elijah Wells

Team Leader for FRC Team 6341 (2021-2022). Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University.

FTC / FLL

Advisors

Alexander Cua

Earned the prestigious 2020 Woodie Flowers Finalist Award. He provides guidance on Onshape CAD and how to create functional 3D-printed parts.

Alexactly.com

FRC / FTC

John Witzigreuter

Mechanical Engineer, Product Developer, and Entrepreneur with 49+ U.S. patents and a multi-industry career; mentor at North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service.

Inspired Designs

FRC

Rudy Weekley

Safety and Training Professional at Morrison Products. Under his tutelage, our FRC team won back to back safety awards. Past mentor at FRC 4780 Tenacious Drones.

Morrison Products

FRC

Robert Henderson

Principal Engineer at Rockwell Automation, a leading global company specializing in industrial automation and digital transformation.

Rockwell Automation

FTC

Joshua Jameson

Senior Designer at Devise Designs. Innovator with expertise in industrial design, engineering, and design thinking.

Devise Designs

FTC / FRC

Justin Monzon

Our youngest board member responsible for leading Cherokee Makerspace's education initiatives.

Monzon Design