Catholic Central Robotics students are putting their skills and faith into action. Under the guidance of Director Joe Lemieux, students are developing prosthetic limbs for amputees in Guatemala using the school’s advanced technology and 3D printing equipment.

“A program called SkyYouth reached out to us and asked if we wanted to participate in making prosthetic limbs for amputees in Guatemala,” said Sullivan Gluth '27. “We immediately said yes. We always have to give back because we’re really blessed.”

The program is a nonprofit organization that introduces students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) projects designed to build hands-on experience and job readiness. Through partnerships with schools, SkyYouth empowers middle and high school students to apply their learning to real-world challenges that make a difference.

At Catholic Central, the project began with the Robotics team’s growing interest in 3D printing technology. “We became interested in 3D printers a couple years back,” said Gluth. “They allow for much stronger, better 3D prints. Now we’re using that same technology to create prosthetic parts that can help someone walk again.”

For robotics students, the project goes beyond technology. It’s a matter of faith and compassion. 

“We’re really lucky to have all this technology, and we have an obligation as Catholics, Christians, and people to spread the goodness we make with the things we are given,” said Gluth.

“To have that feeling, to know that someone, somewhere benefited from what we made, is incredible,” he said. “This is only the start of a huge project that can change lives around the world.”