by: Fuyu Banno
Graphics Editor
Senior Piper Robinson takes their creativity to the next level, coming up with ingenious ideas, learning how to blacksmith, and looking toward the future with big aspirations.
Robinson has always immersed themselves in rigorous courses throughout their time at LGHS, and senior year is no exception. Robinson currently takes AP Literature, AP Japanese, AP Physics C, Economics Honors, and AP Psychology. They especially enjoy AP Psychology due to its fascinating content as well as their teacher, Kevin Rogers.
Exhibiting exceptional talent in the classroom, Robinson also thrives the most in LGHS’s robotics team, Iron Claw 972. Robinson first decided to join robotics in their freshman year through an interest in programming, but ultimately became a machinist, in charge of creating the physical robots. Robinson rose through the ranks, attaining the title of captain their junior year, and this year became a Hardware Director. In this role, Robinson’s responsibilities included overseeing that the team completes tasks promptly as well as making sure the hardware team is working cohesively with software. This year, the robotics team placed third in District Championships and second place in the Daly Division at World Championships.
For Robinson, creation is not constrained to the classroom. Beyond school, Robinson interns at a makerspace where they are involved in visual art work such as blacksmithing, stained glass work, and screen printing. Robinson discussed how the skills they have accumulated as an intern, connect to their upcoming goals: “I kind of want to get to the point where I can sell my work, but that’s pretty far in the future.” Robinson also intertwines innovation in their hobbies as well. As an avid gamer, Robinson currently works with their friends to create a video game, enjoying the challenge and creativity that come with the work. The game, Hypnos, involves tower defense, and elaborate detailing throughout the software.
Armed with a sharp mind and keen imagination, Robinson prepares for their new chapter in life in Maryland at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Robinson plans to study Computer Engineering, a choice stemming from their interest in programming, the hands-on skills they have accumulated on Iron Claw, along with influence from their dad’s computer engineer background. Previously displaying interest at their makerspace internship, Robinson looks forward to JHU’s visual arts minor and their jewelry-making class.
When Robinson travels across the United States to pursue their college career, many things will remain consistent, including their work ethic, drive, and creative spirit.