Mighty mechanics: Memorial Middle School Engineer Peers Robotic Team recently won First place for technological innovation at the Super Regional competition in Macon, after winning Third place at regional competition at Memorial Middle School in December.

They will move on to the state competition at the Georgia Tech student center Saturday, Jan. 29. This is only the second year this team has been together. (Top row, Left to right) RCPS Board Chairman Wales Barksdale, (students) Carlan Ivey, Ashley Hong, Naomi Siddiquee, Jeff Bang, (team sponsor) Marneda Ivey, Dr. King. (Bottom row) Jaire Duncan, Sidney Billingsly, Devin Edwards, Erin Hardnett. Not pictured: Akelah Barnes, Chrystian McCollum, Reginal McCollum, William Carlisle.