June 03, 2025
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McHenry County robotics teams heads to international competition for 2nd straight year

The Golden Ratio asks for community help to raise funds in order to cover competition costs

By Michelle Meyer
The Golden Ratio competing in the FIRST Robotics state competition March 2025 at Elgin Community College.

The Golden Ratio competing in the FIRST Robotics state competition March 2025 at Elgin Community College. (Photo provided by Melissa Ryan)

The Golden Ratio, a McHenry County-based robotics team for high school students, are Houston-bound in April after qualifying to complete in an international competition for a second consecutive time.

Last year, the team finished 23rd out of 56 in its division on the global stage. The FIRST Championship is an international competition for youth robotics teams to show off their skills in science, technology, engineering and math. The Golden Ratio will compete against teams from over 50 countries from April 16-19 in Texas.