Support Franklin HS team xbot and enjoy "The BOYS in the BOAT" signed by Daniel James Brown. Al Ubrickson 1936 Crew Coach and Johnny White were Franklin HS alumni. A fascinating journey winning GOLD at the 1936 Olympics for the U of WA 8 man boat that put Seattle and the U of WA crew program on the map.
A signed copy of "The Boys in the Boat" for a minimum donation of $25. Please send your donation to
xbot robotics 5606 6th Ave S - Seattle, WA 98108
"Riveting ... a rousing story of American can-do-ism" - PARADE
"A suspenseful tale of triumph." - USA TODAY
"In 1936 nine working class American boys burst from their small towns into the international limelight , unexpected wiping the smile off Adolph Hitler's face by beating the vaunted German team to capture the Olympic gold medal. Daniel James Brown has written a robust, emotional snapshot of an era, a book you will recommend to your best friends." - James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys.
xbot robotics is the 501c3 that offers STEM workshops and sustains the FHS team xbot competition robotics team.
A signed copy of "The Boys in the Boat" for a minimum donation of $25. Please send your donation to
xbot robotics 5606 6th Ave S - Seattle, WA 98108
"Riveting ... a rousing story of American can-do-ism" - PARADE
"A suspenseful tale of triumph." - USA TODAY
"In 1936 nine working class American boys burst from their small towns into the international limelight , unexpected wiping the smile off Adolph Hitler's face by beating the vaunted German team to capture the Olympic gold medal. Daniel James Brown has written a robust, emotional snapshot of an era, a book you will recommend to your best friends." - James Bradley, author of Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys.
xbot robotics is the 501c3 that offers STEM workshops and sustains the FHS team xbot competition robotics team.