As reported in the Fresno Bee recently, Madera South High School hosted a FIRST Robotics regional competition from 5-7 April 2012. Approximately 2,000 students from 50 high schools were expected; Madera was chosen to hold the event due to its success (as well as the success of local schools Buchanan and Clovis North) in regional and national robotics competitions. The regional competition, which costs approximately $75,000 to put on, was expected to bring money to the central valley from competitors attending; additionally, the benefit to participating students beyond the "co-opertition" itself can extend to educational and scholarship opportunities. http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/04/01/2784476/major-robotics-event-an-economic.html
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