Why join us?!
Experienced
IRC was established in 2006, making us one of the oldest STEM clubs at Ingraham High School. We are one of the few clubs at our school to have starred in the Seattle Times and one of a very few rocketry clubs in the Seattle Public Schools District.
Focus on STEM Topics
Ingraham Rocketry has had considerable success and growth since its inception in 2006. It has grown from a small group to a robust force. Club activities, with their different and demanding performance targets, are sponsored by industry groups and NASA to serve the underlying mission of engaging students in sciences, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Fun Activities!
Club activities include participating in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) and NASA's Student Launch Initiative (SLI). Many of our club members also participate in Sodblaster. Club members can get high power certified then, as well as see many other cool rocket launches.
Expanding your knowledge!
The club provides many opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge, such as basic aerodynamics, sewing, and mechanical/electrical design. Our members also learn how to work with Carbon Fibre, fiberglass, plastic, wood, Kraft phenolic paper, 3D printers, and more. Club graduates have gone on to universities to study math, aerospace engineering, chemistry, biology, physics and bio-engineering, discovering career paths that didn't seem possible when they first started high school.
President
Senior at Ingraham entering her second year of the IB diploma, loves math, spreadsheets, frisbee as well as launching and reviewing the launch data of rockets. She also handles rocket design and data collection for the club. Is excited to enter her 4th year as the new President
Vice President
Senior at Ingraham who enjoys reading and the flute. Entering his 3rd year in the club, he has had the pleasure to work on rockets such as Wormsbane, Rocketron and Cumulus Prime.
Secretary
Senior at Ingraham taking running start classes, enjoys music and building things (such as Rockets!). Having joined the club in early 2024,is excited to be the club's new Secretary for 2025-2026.
Treasurer
Senior at Ingraham pursuing the IB diploma. Enjoys field sports and being on the school chess team. Is entering his 3rd year as the new club treasurer.
Club's Achievements
Newcomers are always welcome!!