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Pontiac Teacher Honored for Work In FIRST Robotics
Called the "heart and soul of Team 47," since 1995 teacher Michael Martus of Pontiac Central High school has served a volunteer, a ref, an inspector, a coordinator, and a judge in the FIRST Robotics program.  On Thursday, Aptil 10, 2008, Martus was announced as the first ever FIRST Robotics Teacher of the Year.
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Students compete to design, build and operate a multi-functional robot in the FIRST Robotics competition.
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More from WWJ's Jeff Gilbert at the First Robotics Regionals in Ypsilanti.

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WWJ's Jeff Gilbert reports from the First Robotics Regionals in Ypsalanti.

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WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Sara Pace, a senior at Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights about the First Robotics Competition.

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Three students involved in the FIRST Robotics competition discuss their experiences.
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Coordinator Gail Alpert and team leader Jim Zondag, working with students who will compete to design, build and operate a functioning robot.