Who are the Seamonsters?
The Seamonsters are FRC Team #2605 and are 25+ members strong. Our mission is to create an environment within the team that is as enriching as it is gratifying, where every student is presented with equal opportunities to pursue their interests in the applications of STEM.
The Seamonsters compete against schools of all sizes, including some of whom have many more resources at their disposal. Our mentors provide supervision and some high-level guidance, but 100% of the design, construction, and programming of the robot is performed at our school, by the students.
We also have FTC Teams as well as VEX Teams participating at our high schools and in within our district.
Team Name: Seamonsters
Team Number: 2605
Location: Bellingham, WA
Established: 2008
Mascot Name: Queequeg
Team Colors: Green, Black, Navy
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out our YouTube channel!
History and Folklore
Our team was founded in 2008 with the creative name of “Sehome Robotics Team.” From the very beginning, we emphasized the idea that students learn best from hands-on involvement and by enjoying themselves at the same time. In 2008, we won the Highest Seeded Rookie Award by becoming 8th Alliance Captain at the Portland Regional.
In 2010, we changed our name to the Sehome Seamonsters, and adopted our mascot, Queequeg. The story goes that a few robotics members were walking along the beach when they discovered a washed-up baby squid. After taking him back to the shop, it demonstrated such a profuse interest in science and engineering, that we decided to keep him around.
In 2016 we changed our name again - dropping the "Sehome" portion of our name and referring to ourselves simply as the Seamonsters. We did this in recognition of students who joined our team from other district high schools. We pride ourselves on representing students from the entire Bellingham School District, not just Sehome High School.
Meet Our Leadership Board
Jae-Chan Lee
Business Manager
Grade 11
Klara Schwarz
Public Relations & Outreach Manager
Grade 11
Kevin Criez
Lead Mentor
Sehome High School
Meet Our Mentors
The Seamonsters are FRC Team #2605 and are 25+ members strong. Our mission is to create an environment within the team that is as enriching as it is gratifying, where every student is presented with equal opportunities to pursue their interests in the applications of STEM.
The Seamonsters compete against schools of all sizes, including some of whom have many more resources at their disposal. Our mentors provide supervision and some high-level guidance, but 100% of the design, construction, and programming of the robot is performed at our school, by the students.
We also have FTC Teams as well as VEX Teams participating at our high schools and in within our district.
Team Name: Seamonsters
Team Number: 2605
Location: Bellingham, WA
Established: 2008
Mascot Name: Queequeg
Team Colors: Green, Black, Navy
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and check out our YouTube channel!
History and Folklore
Our team was founded in 2008 with the creative name of “Sehome Robotics Team.” From the very beginning, we emphasized the idea that students learn best from hands-on involvement and by enjoying themselves at the same time. In 2008, we won the Highest Seeded Rookie Award by becoming 8th Alliance Captain at the Portland Regional.
In 2010, we changed our name to the Sehome Seamonsters, and adopted our mascot, Queequeg. The story goes that a few robotics members were walking along the beach when they discovered a washed-up baby squid. After taking him back to the shop, it demonstrated such a profuse interest in science and engineering, that we decided to keep him around.
In 2016 we changed our name again - dropping the "Sehome" portion of our name and referring to ourselves simply as the Seamonsters. We did this in recognition of students who joined our team from other district high schools. We pride ourselves on representing students from the entire Bellingham School District, not just Sehome High School.
Meet Our 2019-2020 Leadership Board
Jaechan Lee
Team Captain
Grade 12
Warren Rose
Business Manager
Grade 11
Klara Schwarz
Public Relations & Outreach Manager
Grade 12
Kevin Criez
Lead Mentor
Sehome High School
Heather Steele
Lead Mentor
Bellingham High School
Meet Our 2019-2020 Department Heads
Landen Ruben
Scouting
Grade 10
James Gill
Electronics
Grade 11
Alexandria Tan
Safety Captain
Grade 10
Trent Bultsma
Programming
Grade 11
Max Gusukuma
Fabrication
Grade 12
Tristan Nienaber
Pit Boss
Grade 11
Meet Our 2019-2020 Mentors
De Murr
Administration
Codeworks, Inc
Dave Gill
Fabrication & Design
Western Washington University
Zack Offen
Fabrication & Design
Self-Employed
JC Coughlin
Fabrication & Design
Mechanical Design Engineer
Remington Furman
Electronics & Programming
Western Washington University
Ryan Shupe
Control Systems
Cascade DAFO
