James Horne


Last Saturday on the 20th, 15 robots from all across New England arrived in Melrose to compete in our new event, the Nor’Easter. Distinct from the standard FRC games, Nor’Easter had four pre-formed alliances staying together throughout the day. The competition was fierce, with alliances scoring up to 294 points, […]

Robot Nor’Easter Storms into Melrose





By:   Violeta Rechea On December 7, the MHS Red Hawk Robotics Team hosted their annual FLL (First Lego League) competition, dubbed “The Red Hawk Rumble”. Thirty regional teams of elementary and middle school students descended on MVMMS to show off their talents. Within these 30 teams were 6 Melrose […]

MHS Red Hawk Robotics hosts Lego State Qualifier


In their 2nd District Event of the 2024 season, Melrose High’s Red Hawk Robotics Team competed just down the road at Revere High School, at the FIRST Robotics Competition Greater Boston Event. The team’s skill and dedication allowed them to lock their qualification for the New England District Championship, held […]

Red Hawk Robotics Lock New England Championship Qualification


On December 2nd, Melrose Middle School FLL team the “Fire Frogs” earned a second place overall finish at the Red Hawk Rumble, the Melrose qualifier event, as the team that was best at both their innovation project as well as their robot performance. The project was judged in a 30 […]

Melrose FireFrogs advance to State Finals