Learn, Grow, Inspire.


We are a nationally recognized FTC robotics team from Thomasville, GA, building robots, skills, and community for a better future.

Learn, Grow, Inspire.


We are a nationally recognized FTC robotics team from Thomasville, GA, building robots, skills, and community for a better future.

Learn, Grow, Inspire.


We are a nationally recognized FTC robotics team from Thomasville, GA, building robots, skills, and community for a better future.

CyberStingers
Blue

ABOUT US

Welcome to the official website of CyberStingers Blue – FTC Team 5979. As part of the FIRST Tech Challenge, we design, build, and program advanced robots that compete at the highest levels. From local outreach to the world stage, we’re driven by innovation, teamwork, and the passion to make STEM accessible to everyone.

We are the varsity-level robotics team of Thomas County Central High School. Since our founding, we’ve pushed the boundaries of what a student-led team can achieve—winning awards for design, innovation, and outreach while mentoring future engineers in our community.

Every project we undertake is a unique opportunity to showcase our skills and exceed expectations. Our mission is to empower students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world problem-solving.

MEET US

Our strength lies in our diverse and talented team. Meet the creative minds behind our success, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to redefine digital excellence.

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Mann Patel

Team Captain

"Performing my best under pressure"

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Mann Patel

Team Captain

"Performing my best under pressure"

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Mann Patel

Team Captain

"Performing my best under pressure"

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Jared Castillo

Electrical Lead

"From failure, you learn. From Success...not so much"

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Jared Castillo

Electrical Lead

"From failure, you learn. From Success...not so much"

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Jared Castillo

Electrical Lead

"From failure, you learn. From Success...not so much"

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Rudra Patel

Mechanical Lead

"If it rattles, it’s telling you something."

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Rudra Patel

Mechanical Lead

"If it rattles, it’s telling you something."

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Rudra Patel

Mechanical Lead

"If it rattles, it’s telling you something."

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Caroline Westberg

Business Lead

"I'm tired"

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Caroline Westberg

Business Lead

"I'm tired"

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Caroline Westberg

Business Lead

"I'm tired"

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Joseph Garmon

Build Lead

"Building Brands, Creating Connections"

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Joseph Garmon

Build Lead

"Building Brands, Creating Connections"

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Joseph Garmon

Build Lead

"Building Brands, Creating Connections"

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Donnie Vu

Outreach Manager

"Strategy starts before the whistle."

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Donnie Vu

Outreach Manager

"Strategy starts before the whistle."

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Donnie Vu

Outreach Manager

"Strategy starts before the whistle."

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Dev Patel

Outreach Manager

"We leave places better than we found them."

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Dev Patel

Outreach Manager

"We leave places better than we found them."

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Dev Patel

Outreach Manager

"We leave places better than we found them."

(AWARDS)

Feb 15, 2025

Inspire Runner Up

We earned the Inspire Award Runner-Up at the Georgia FTC State Championship, a recognition of our balance between engineering, innovation, and community outreach. This award showed how we inspire others through both our technical work and our impact beyond the competition.

Feb 15, 2025

Inspire Runner Up

We earned the Inspire Award Runner-Up at the Georgia FTC State Championship, a recognition of our balance between engineering, innovation, and community outreach. This award showed how we inspire others through both our technical work and our impact beyond the competition.

Feb 15, 2025

Inspire Runner Up

We earned the Inspire Award Runner-Up at the Georgia FTC State Championship, a recognition of our balance between engineering, innovation, and community outreach. This award showed how we inspire others through both our technical work and our impact beyond the competition.

Jan 28, 2025

Inspire Award

We received the Inspire Award, the highest honor in FTC, for excelling in engineering, programming, teamwork, and outreach. This recognition reflected how we not only perform strongly on the field but also lead in spreading STEM opportunities to others.

Jan 28, 2025

Inspire Award

We received the Inspire Award, the highest honor in FTC, for excelling in engineering, programming, teamwork, and outreach. This recognition reflected how we not only perform strongly on the field but also lead in spreading STEM opportunities to others.

Jan 28, 2025

Inspire Award

We received the Inspire Award, the highest honor in FTC, for excelling in engineering, programming, teamwork, and outreach. This recognition reflected how we not only perform strongly on the field but also lead in spreading STEM opportunities to others.

Sep 28, 2023

TCCHS Board Recognition

We were honored by the Thomas County Central High School Board for our accomplishments in robotics and STEM outreach. This recognition highlighted how our work strengthens our school’s reputation and sparks interest in STEM among younger students.

Sep 28, 2023

TCCHS Board Recognition

We were honored by the Thomas County Central High School Board for our accomplishments in robotics and STEM outreach. This recognition highlighted how our work strengthens our school’s reputation and sparks interest in STEM among younger students.

Sep 28, 2023

TCCHS Board Recognition

We were honored by the Thomas County Central High School Board for our accomplishments in robotics and STEM outreach. This recognition highlighted how our work strengthens our school’s reputation and sparks interest in STEM among younger students.

Impact

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STEMQUEST

We created STEM QUEST, a monthly lab where middle school students design, code, and build projects that grow into a full FTC-style robot. This program gives them a pathway into robotics and builds their confidence in STEM.


STEMQUEST

We created STEM QUEST, a monthly lab where middle school students design, code, and build projects that grow into a full FTC-style robot. This program gives them a pathway into robotics and builds their confidence in STEM.


STEMQUEST

We created STEM QUEST, a monthly lab where middle school students design, code, and build projects that grow into a full FTC-style robot. This program gives them a pathway into robotics and builds their confidence in STEM.


FLL Team Mentor

We mentor younger students through robotics demonstrations, coding workshops, and hands-on STEM activities. By showing them what’s possible in FTC and beyond, we help spark early interest in science and engineering.

FLL Team Mentor

We mentor younger students through robotics demonstrations, coding workshops, and hands-on STEM activities. By showing them what’s possible in FTC and beyond, we help spark early interest in science and engineering.

FLL Team Mentor

We mentor younger students through robotics demonstrations, coding workshops, and hands-on STEM activities. By showing them what’s possible in FTC and beyond, we help spark early interest in science and engineering.

School and Community Engagement

We represent our school at events, showcase robotics to the community, and encourage more students to join STEM. Our work has been recognized by the TCCHS Board and local organizations for its impact.

School and Community Engagement

We represent our school at events, showcase robotics to the community, and encourage more students to join STEM. Our work has been recognized by the TCCHS Board and local organizations for its impact.

School and Community Engagement

We represent our school at events, showcase robotics to the community, and encourage more students to join STEM. Our work has been recognized by the TCCHS Board and local organizations for its impact.

Expanding Access To STEM

We focus on making robotics accessible to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. By providing resources, guidance, and inspiration, we aim to remove barriers to STEM participation.

Expanding Access To STEM

We focus on making robotics accessible to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. By providing resources, guidance, and inspiration, we aim to remove barriers to STEM participation.

Expanding Access To STEM

We focus on making robotics accessible to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. By providing resources, guidance, and inspiration, we aim to remove barriers to STEM participation.