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Rebel Robotics Supports Annual Ugly Sweater Event

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Before the recess, South High students, teachers, and staff participated in the school's 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Contest. On Friday, December 22, winners in the student and teacher/staff categories were awarded plaques and the coveted Ugly Sweater Trophy. The Rebel Robotics Team supported the event by creating the wooden award plaques presented to the winners, and provided face painting in the lobby before school to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Originally posted at gnsrobotics.com

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