Yreka High School sent three drone teams to their first ever local Aerial Drone Competition tournament (the Cougar Concours at Foothill High School) on February 15th, 2025. From these three teams, two earned BOTH qualifier high school spots to proceed to the 2025 Western Championships in Milpitas on April 13th and 14th, 2025. To attend, we need your help!

While previous grant money and the YHS Science Department were able to shoulder the costs of this Cougar Concours qualifier, our team needs additional help to attend this larger championship!

Donations to this project will help pay for registration fees, travel, housing, and food. If we break our goal, additional funds will go to team improvements, like team uniforms and/or pit-crew banner(s), so donate as soon as possible so these students can fabricate such upgrades before the championships!

If you are a business and like to make a sponsorship deal with our teams, please email Mr. Thompson (the organizer) to discuss options!

"This has been one of the most fun, most fulfilling experiences I've ever had at YHS!" ~Warren Bettencort, Team A

"I'm so proud of my team!" ~Isabella Henry, Team C

"This tourney was so rewarding. I can't wait to do it again!" ~Adon McDowell

UPDATE (4/15/25): And that's a wrap on the Western Finals! I'll be posting pictures soon in the Updates section!