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Cobb EMC, Etowah High School and Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy recently sponsored a Star Wars-themed LEGO® building competition for second- through eighth-graders and high school students. Students competed within their grade level and were given identical LEGO® kits to assemble. Judging was based on both speed and accuracy. Grandprize winners for each grade received $125, while runners-up received $100. For the adult rounds, first, second and third prize winners received LEGO® kits. Contestants were also able to take home all sets they built during competition.
Between competitions, East Cobb Robotics, Etowah High School and Walton High School robotics teams entertained more than 600 competitors and attendees with robotic displays and demonstrations. Additionally, Holly Springs hosted several interactive breakout sessions including balloon rockets and helicopter builds. Door prizes were also awarded to students who did not place. A total of $5,000 in proceeds raised at the event will benefit Etowah High School Robotics and Holly Springs Elementary STEM Academy.
Pictured below: Winning students stand with Wattson, Cobb EMC’s safety ambassador.
Upcoming events Office closing Cobb EMC will be closed May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. Crews are always standing by for emergencies. Please call our automated outage system at 770-429-2100 in the event of an outage.
Annual Meeting The 2016 Annual Meeting will take place Sept. 17. Key dates & deadlines: • May 27: Nomination petitions for Director elections must be submitted (Sec. 3.07). Terms for directors of districts 4, 5 and 8 will be expiring at the Annual Meeting. • June 9: Member sponsored bylaw amendments must be submitted (Sec. 10.01). • August 12: Notice must be received from any member desiring to exceed the 5 minute speaking limitation for the Annual Meeting (Sec. 2.12). Stay up-to-date at cobbemc.com/ annualmeeting.
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Cobb EMC sponsors STEM LEGO competition
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Pictured above: Third-graders compete in the finalist round.
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