FAIRFAX, Va. — Synergy is proud to support C. G. Woodson High School’s FRC Robotics Team 8590, “Cavbotics,” a student-led program powered by creativity, teamwork, and a healthy dose of robot-fueled enthusiasm. Open to all Woodson students and operating without membership fees or direct, school or county funding, Cavbotics relies entirely on community fundraising and corporate sponsors to turn their blueprints into robots. With 90 students and 3 adult mentors, Cavbotics is committed to delivering hands-on STEM experiences and inspiring a lasting passion for STEM among its students.
The team has achieved standout results, including winning the FRC Chesapeake District Championship, outpacing more than 100 regional teams and advancing to the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas. Along the way, collecting a treasure trove of awards, including the Innovation in Control Award, multiple Rookie All-Star honors, and the Highest Rookie Seed honors.
Synergy is deeply committed to supporting Cavbotics—not only as a sponsor, but as a strategic partner in expanding STEM access and opportunity for local students. Synergy’s contribution delivers core program essentials such as materials, tools, registration fees, and travel—ensuring every Woodson student can take part in the adventure regardless of financial means. Beyond helping Cavbotics build robots, this partnership reflects Synergy’s broader corporate citizenship: investing in local education, strengthening the STEM talent pipeline, and giving students hands-on engineering and leadership experiences.
In my three years on the team Cavbotics, I have been able to experience moments I never would have imagined before. I joined in my freshman year of high school and since then have gone to 5 competitions, gotten experience in mechanical engineering and graphic design, made several professional connections, and rose to the position of Team Captain. Now I work to make the team better in any way I can, not only to stay competitive, but also to build a new generation of engineers and leaders.
While this is only my second year participating in FIRST Robotics and being a part of our school’s team, Cavbotics, I’ve had such an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience with this community and I recommend anyone to try out the program.
Being on the Woodson Robotics team has taught me valuable long-term skills from critical thinking and problem solving to management and technical skills/knowledge. It has made me appreciate and love the work of engineering around me and inspired me to possibly pursue a career in engineering.
As Cavbotics embarks on a new season and continues to build community support, Synergy is honored to stand alongside the team and help open doors for the next generation of innovators across Fairfax, VA and beyond. Synergy looks forward to following the Cavbotics’ ongoing journey, showcasing the incredible students and mentors whose dedication makes the program so inspiring.
