As the many Jesuit Robotics students furiously used a Computer Aided Design program, otherwise know as CAD, a few stand out. These students are not making the numerous amount of parts that the lab usually makes. Instead, these students are making ornaments for Christmas. Ornaments designed and printed, cut, or assembled in the lab create a unique environment in which creativity flows with new designs and ideas.
This year there will be few winners although many stand out. Three ornaments were chosen as the winner based off of a vote by faculty and staff. The ornaments will sell for $5 each and will be open for all to buy.  Last Friday, the ornaments were available for purchase. By Sunday, they were sold out.
More ornaments are expected to be made later as the demand this year was higher than ever. The winning designs were “Texas” by Spencer Gautreaux, “Snowflake” by Ryan Devoe and “Jesuit Cross” by Will Hubbell. Mr. Couvillon, the head of the Jesuit Robotics program, commented on the ornaments saying they were, “creative and a good new design.”
Spencer Gautreaux, winner of the Christmas Ornament contest last year, said the ornaments are a “refreshing new design that is sure to attract a lot of attention.” And  that it did.
The ornaments, many made in the shape of a snowflake with a Jesuit cross in the middle, raised just under $1000 for the club.
Mr. Couvillon noted that the money will be used to  buy “materials or parts” to help with CAD programs and assembly of robots.
Spencer Gautreaux joked that he wanted an “ice cream party.” After talking to most robotics students, I believe it’s safe to say they enjoyed the competition and are more than pleased with the result.
