The Generals | Wade Hampton High School and Other Greenville County School Students
Our Sponsors are proud to support our FIRST Robotics Team 283
Wade Hampton High School
Wade Hampton High School is a 9th through 12th grade high school located in Greenville, SC. Wade Hampton High school has a tradition of excellence in athletics, academics and the arts. The tradition of excellence has been a goal for the students of WHHS for over 50 years, and continues with each graduating class. They are a founding sponsor.
TWL Inc.
TWL Inc. is a locally owned full service Construction and Renovation company. It prides itself on quality of work completed and works with home owners to provide the desired level of satisfaction. They are a founding sponsor.
Dixie Rubber
Dixie Rubber & Plastics is recognized as a leader in both the plastics and industrial rubber industries. Dixie Rubber & Plastics combines over 40 years of experience with a large inventory, on-time delivery and competitive pricing making them the supplier of choice in Upstate South Carolina.
NASA
NASA is an organization that believes in reching for new heights and revealing the unknown, and to use what they do learn to benifit mankind.
We are proud to have the world leader in space exploration as one our sponsors.
Founded in 1946, Instron® is a manufacturer of test equipment designed to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components and proud to support non-profits doing great work. Executive Partner.
Hamilton Automation is a full service systems integrator and machinery builder. At Hamilton Automation we evaluate, develop, design, and build automated systems large and small, complex and simple. They are a founding sponsor.
Fast, reliable, quality, custom, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloy steel fabrication since 1978. We are experienced metal-working craftsmen using technology to give you the one-of-a-kind support you need. If you need punching, bending, welding, or painting and powder coating, give us a call. Our capabilities range from component parts to complete assemblies, prototypes and production runs in small or large quantities.
General
Electric
GE is building the world by providing capital, expertise and infrastructure for a global economy. We build appliances, lighting, power systems and other products that help millions of homes, offices, factories and retail facilities around the world work better.
See GE's 2016 Yearbook:
2016 Yearbook
PPG Industries
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.
Sustaining Partner. A private, for profit college that partners with industry to teach relevant skills to its students. ECPI is active in the community and support the team because of the huge demand for skilled workers.
This project can only succeed through partnerships with industry and the community.
Click the icon on the left to find out how you can become a sponsor.
ECPI
University
Instron
Palmetto Graphics' specialty is offset, digital, and large format printing as well as die cutting. Their philosophy is similar to Team 283: One that is based on teamwork, honesty, a dedication to quality and most importantly... trust. Trust that we're going to give each piece the attention it deserves. Sustaining Partner.
See pics of trailer graphics here.
Schwalm
Schwalm USA provides advanced sewer robotic machines to trenchless sewer repair contractors. A trained operator sitting in a trailer equipped with a TV monitor and joystick remotely controls the schwalm robots functions. these small, rugged, four-wheeled machines are designed to perform a variety of tasks to facilitate in the repair of sewer pipes and house laterals.
Our newest sponsor is AFL, whose community grant we recieved. The $2000 grant is to continue our efforts to inspire and excite our students and help the STEM community
AFL
"I encourage you to listen to Ms. Leavitt and the General Robotics Team as they describe their needs and I hope that you will also find ways to support their endeavor."
Lance Radford, Former Principal Wade Hampton High 2005-2014
Ms. Leavitt (and General Robotics) can provide a camp that the Salvation Boys & Girls Club cannot. Know that your support will benefit multiple groups and over 100 youth.
Mike Burdine, Executive Director Salvation Army Boys and Girls Clubs