Our Team History
FRC 4131 was founded at Liberty High School as the Botty Builders in the fall of 2011 and had about ten students in total and three mentors. In 2013 the club re-branded as the Iron Patriots to more closely associate ourselves with our school. As the years went on the club grew to include an average of 30 students and 15 mentors (which include many team alumni). In the eleven years since kickoff, we have attended multiple PNW championships and in 2016 (Stronghold) were able to compete in the World Championships which were held in St. Louis.
We are proud of all our past accomplishments and can’t wait to see what is yet to come!
AWARDS WE'VE WON
2022 (Rapid React)
Auburn District Event:
District Chairman's Award
Bonney Lake District Event:
District Engineering Inspiration Award
PNW Championship Event:
Excellence in Engineering Award
2020 (Infinite Recharge)
Glacier Peak District Event:
District Chairman's Award
2019 (Destination: Deep Space)
Auburn District Event:
Entrepreneurship Award
Yakima Sundome District Event:
Entrepreneurship Award
Auburn Mountainview District Event:
Entrepreneurship Award
Dean's List Finalist: Matthew Oberg
PNW Championships:
Dean's List Finalist: Matthew Oberg
2018 (Power Up)
Auburn District Event:
Imagery Award
Woodie Flowers Finalist: Robert Wenzel
Auburn Mountainview District Event:
Engineering Inspiration Award
2017 (Steamworks)
Auburn District Event:
District Event Finalist
Dean's List Finalist: Mai-Linh Tran
Dean's List Finalist: Joe Bergin
Woodie Flowers Finalist: Robert Wenzel
2016 (Stronghold)
Auburn Mountainview District Event:
Excellence in Engineering Award
Auburn District Event:
Industrial Design Award
District Event Finalist
PNW Championships:
Qualified for World Championships
2014 (Aerial Assist)
Auburn Mountainview District Event:
Team Spirit Award
Shorewood District Event:
Judges Award
Dean's List Finalist: Christine Chappelle
Pacific Northwest Championship:
Gracious Professionalism Award
Dean's List Finalist: Christine Chappelle