At ASTAC, we’re proud to support the people and communities we serve across the North Slope. From hosting our annual Swoosh free-throw competition, supporting young readers in Battle of the Books, to donating to schools, cultural events, and local organizations, we believe in giving back and helping our communities thrive.
Swoosh
Since 2009, ASTAC has been proud to host a free throw competition in the eight residential villages we serve. This north slope past time is called Swoosh. It is a family-friendly event that brings our communities together for an evening of basketball and a great time to spend with members in our service communities.
Along with the competition we have team members available before the event for device sales and any assistance requested.
The winner of our 15th Annual SWOOSH Competition grand prize winner of a trip for two to the 2024 NCAA Wmen’s Final Four tournament in Tampa Bay, FL, is Jay Aguvluk of Wainwright! Congratulations, Jay!
Battle Of The Books
Reading rocks! ASTAC’s continued support of Battle of the Books has helped grow the program each year, increasing the number of students taking part. ASTAC’s $15,000 annual contribution to the North Slope Borough School District covers the cost of books and supplies for every school in the district.
Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students in grades three through 12.
Goals of the nationwide program include encouraging and recognizing students who enjoy reading, broadening reading interests, increasing reading comprehension and promoting academic excellence.
FIRST Lego League
ASTAC believes in inspiring science and technology leaders of tomorrow. Our support of the NSBSD’s FIRST Lego League (FLL) has helped expand the robotics program from middle school to also include K – 4 and high school students.
ASTAC’s $2,000 annual sponsorship covers the cost of registration and playing fields for each school in the district.
FLL’s objective is to get children and youngsters enthusiastic about science and technology; equip them with the idea of team spirit and to encourage them to solve complex tasks in a creative way. During robotics tournaments participants must solve a tricky “mission” with the help of a robot. They research a given topic within a team and develop a plan for programming and testing an autonomous robot to solve the mission. The FLL Teams have the opportunity to experience all steps of a real product development process: solving a problem under time pressure with insufficient resources and unknown competitors.
