Lt. Samuel Merritt, officer programs recruiter, talks with Michael Benjamin, Hazelwood Central High School robotics mentor, about the first robotics competition,

ST. LOUIS (Mar. 23, 2012) Lt. Samuel Merritt, officer programs recruiter, talks with Michael Benjamin, Hazelwood Central High School robotics mentor, about the first robotics competition, Rebound Rumble. Navy Recruiting District sponsored the robot Shadow Hawk, Hazelwood Central's robot, to promote Navy scholarships offered through the Navy ROTC. The regional competition is in its 11th year and determines who will go to the world cup in April. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Winn) File# 120323-N-MZ294-005