Iakwe and greetings to you all! We are team “Lonaj” and we will be representing the Marshall Islands during the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge in Athens, Greece. Our team name “Lonaj” meaning, to lift up or encourage, is inspired by the FGC theme, “Feeding the Future”, because we see this as an opportunity to encourage our islands and other nations and show that STEM is not just something to learn about, rather something that can contribute in changing the world into a better place. In other words, we would like to encourage everyone in feeding the future. We are deeply honored to be a part of this program and we are ready to overcome any challenges together as a team. We are determined to challenge our young minds and put our skills and intelligence to the test.

Despite our lack of experience in Robotics, our differences, and the fact that we were complete strangers, we’ve decided to break the barrier and be united by this program to work our way through this journey, hoping to encourage others in feeding the future, experience new things, and socialize too! We are very thrilled to be part of the FGC, because we believe that by participating in this program, we can help encourage or promote STEM and its opportunities, including the advantages it can contribute to make this world better.

Jayson Maika Capelle
Iakwe, my name is Jayson Maika Capelle, my clan is Ribit which originated from the Kiribati (Gilbert Islands), I come from the atolls of Ebon and Likiep. I currently attend Majuro Cooperative School as a senior and I am honored to represent my school and my country in the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge. I look forward in obtaining new knowledge through this program and I look forward to work together with my team. Komol Tata!

Rosa Enos
Iakwe and greetings to all, my name is Rosa Enos. My clan is Rimwejoor and my home island is Namo. I am very delighted to be part of this team and representing my school, community and mostly my nation. Not only, do I hope this opportunity will benefit me to interact and communicate with people all over the world, but also to learn and experience more about robotics, and especially working togather as a team. I believe that my teammates and I will learn a lot of great things during this program. Thank you and komol tata.

Agustin Leonila
Iakwe! My name is Leonila Agustin and I am a student in Assumption High School. My clan is Jowa and my home island is Mejit. I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of this team! I am looking forward to work together as a group to work through any torrents of obstacles, but most importantly to learn and give this project all the effort I have to give. Thank You.

Jude Henos
Iakwe my name is Jude Henos, I am a student from Life Skill Academy (LSA). My clan is “Raej” and my home island is Mili atoll. I am so happy to be part of this team, and I hope I can learn more about robotics. I believe that me and my teammates can work together and learn a lot of things during this competition. Komool Tata!

Codi Marlin Laukon
Iakwe, my name is Codi laukon and I am a student from Laura High School. My clan is “Reliwot”and my home majuro. I am honored to represent my school and excited to be part of the team. I believe my team and I will learn a lot from this program and will work through any obstacles.

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