year, was not only played by hundreds of robotics teams from around the world, it was also the training ground for future engineers. Traveling to multiple locations throughout the year K-Botics received multiple awards and have been placed in a wide variety of high-ranking positions. The group received support from local companies and community volunteers. K-Botics merged to become Lake Effect Robotics after the 2016 season. Simon Barber is the current president of the K-Botics team. Lake Effect Robotics Lake Effect Robotics, otherwise known as FRC team 2708 that was formed as a merger of K-Botics, FRC team 2809, and the CyberFalcons, FRC team 3710. Lake Effect Robotics was on the winning alliance at the Detroit FIRST World Championship in 2018. Student government Many school events and spirit days at KCVI ware organized and implemented by the SA (Students' Association), the KCVI student government. Street Smart Street Smart is a Community Education Centre of the Limestone District School Board where students can earn their high school diploma in a more relaxed environment. They provide on-site secondary education for students aged primarily 16–20 who require an alternative setting for earning high school credits. They are staffed with certified secondary school teachers. Focus Programs The Limestone District School Board offered a number of courses that concentrated on a particular field of interest to give students training, academic experience, and work experience that will give them a foundation in that area of study. There were a variety of programs that prepared students for different destinations post-graduation: university, college, apprenticeships, and direct entry into the workplace. The programs offered at KCVI specifically included guitar building and radio broadcast journalism. Notable students J. Adam Brown, actor Don Cherry, hockey commentator Helen Cooper, federal and municipal politician, Mayor of Kingston 1988–1993 Robertson Davies, author Hugh Dillon, musician and actor Gord Downie, musician and actor, lead singer with The Tragically Hip Abdellah Ghassel, Schulich leader Paul D. N. Hebert, biologist, developed the DNA barcoding method of taxonomy Rob Gibson, Olympic medalist Rick Howland, actor and musician John A. Macdonald, first prime minister of Canada (attended Midland Grammar School, later KCVI, c. 1825-1830) Emily Julian McManus, poet, author, and educator Peter Milliken, former Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada Robert Mundell, nobel laureate and "father of the Euro" Zach Savage, actor, esteemed artist and social media animator Cameron Smith, scientist and Charli DaMelio's childhood friend Adam