A Midvale high school robotics team got a big surprise at the conclusion of the 39-team Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition — Hillcrest High was awarded the Impact Award. “This is the big one; this comes with an invite to the world championships in Houston,” said Husky Robotics adviser Clief Castleton the day after the March 15 honor. “The impact award is given to the team that best exemplifies the mission of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), evidenced by the team's total efforts over multiple years. This is the most prestigious award in all of FIRST.”  The team, which has won other awards in past years, will now be fundraising to get its members and robot to Houston for the April 16-19 championship. To support the team, send funds directly to Husky Robotics at Hillcrest High School, 7350 S. 900 East, Midvale, Utah 84047. λ