About Us
Our Story
The Morris Hills & Morris Knolls FIRST Robotics Competition team — born from a first-place win, united by the Hussar spirit.
Team History
How the Winged Hussars came to be.
FRC Team 11605 — the Winged Hussars — is the FIRST Robotics Competition team of the Morris Hills Regional District, uniting students from Morris Hills High School and Morris Knolls High School. Inspired by the legendary Polish winged cavalry known for their bold, decisive charges, our team embodies courage, precision, and teamwork in everything we build.
We formed out of a trial season hosted by Mount Olive High School. Competing with the Mount Olive Robotics team as MORT Gamma (Team 430), our founding members secured first place at a district event — and on the strength of that win, we officially launched as Team 11605 for our inaugural year.
This year we are hosted and sponsored by MORT Gamma, an outreach service from the Mount Olive Robotics teams dedicated to expanding STEM education by introducing new schools to FRC. In our inaugural year, we aim to create an environment that supports students interested in STEM — helping them gain the knowledge and confidence to become future leaders.
Our Vision
“The Winged Hussars want to bring more STEM opportunities to MHRD students. We want to join the two schools together for something that will create close bonds and fond memories.”
Why Join Us
What you gain as a member of the Winged Hussars.
Industry Mentors
Access to professionals who understand engineering, programming, fabrication, and business.
FIRST Recognition
College and professional recognition as a FIRST Alum — bigger and brighter opportunities for the future.
Real Experience
Experience in the fields of engineering, robotics, and business.
Benefits
Seven reasons students stay all four years.
- Field Experience
- Professional Networking
- College Recognition
- Varsity Recognition
- FIRST Graduation Cord
- Large Community
- Great Memories & Experiences
Subteams
There's a place for every interest — technical and business alike.
Robot / Technical
Mechanical / Build
Designs, fabricates, and assembles the physical robot (Chassis, Manipulators).
Electrical / Wiring
Handles wiring, power distribution, and electronic components.
Programming / Software
Codes the robot's autonomous and driver-controlled functions, often using Java/Python.
Design / CAD
Creates 3D models and technical drawings for the robot.
Scouting / Strategy
Analyzes opponents and develops in-game strategies.
Logistics / Business
Business / Finance
Manages budget, sponsorships, and financial planning.
Marketing / Outreach
Handles branding, social media, community engagement, and awards submissions (Chairman's, etc.).
Graphic Arts
Team branding, logos, t-shirts, buttons, stickers, website, social media posts, newsletter, and sponsorship letters.
Documentation / Writing
Creates team notebooks, awards essays, and website content.
FIRST Values
The principles that guide everything we do.
Gracious Professionalism
We compete fiercely but treat everyone with respect and kindness, on and off the field.
Coopertition
We cooperate and compete simultaneously — sharing knowledge freely, even with rival teams.
Innovation
We approach every challenge with creativity, seeking elegant solutions to complex problems.
Inclusion
Our team welcomes students of all backgrounds, skill levels, and interests.
Want to Get Involved?
Whether you're a student, parent, or professional — there's a place for you on the Winged Hussars. Reach out at cianaroman@mhrd.org.