UFH: Scott and Libby Ritchie

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[Amanda Morrison]

Congratulations to Scott and Libby Ritchie for collectively winning this Unsung FIRST Hero Award.

Personally, you both have helped myself and my team so much, and are always an inspiration and someone fun to talk to. IndianaFIRST would not be the same without you guys!

[Cory]

Congratulations guys!!!! You definitely deserve this for all the great things you've done for IRI, Indiana teams, and FIRST!

[tiffany34990]

Congrads!!!!

Great ppl like you both make the FIRST community even better!

Congrads again!

[Rich Wong]

CONGRATS!!!! To both of you (and the kiddies too).

This is wonderful, the FIRST UFH Family!
:) :) :)

[Ricky Q.]

Congrats Scott and Libby, thanks for everything both of you do!

[DCA Fan]

You two deserve this very, very much. Congrats!

[Dorienne]

From what I read in your bios and these posts, you both definitely deserve UFH! Congratulations from Team 007. =)

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Congratulations Scott and Libby!
It is hard enough when both husband and wife are working on the same team, but when you are working with different teams there is no way to get away from the competition for just a little relaxation. It must be nerve wracking during your build season. Anyone that has attended IRI in the post season, can attribute the great time, in part, due to Scott and Libby. Thanks for this last IRI in particular. Keep up the great job you two have done. Good Luck, always.

[David Kelso]

Again, another wonderful choice was made by the UFH selection group. I got to meets Libby and Scott at the Championship this past year. In addition, I saw first hand how much time Libby puts into her FIRST activities as I helped out with a presentation. Being part of a family that has 1 FIRST team connection is one thing, but two separate teams!!! Keep it up and enjoy 2005.

[crazykid234]

Congrats to the both of you!!! You both really deserve this award. You have helped out so many people not just on your own teams, but in Indiana as a whole.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Congrats Scott and Libby - not only have you started two teams from scratch, you've affected hundreds, if not thousands of students across Indiana and the U.S. It's an honor to be on a team affiliated with such great people, and cows. (http://www.ritchiefarms.com/) :]

[David Kelly]

Wow, this is something that I have really been waiting for, for a long time. Scott and Libby really deserve this honor. Neither Scott nor Libby have been given the credit that they deserve for all they have done for students that have gone through both of their FIRST programs. Scott and Libby are in the very unique position of each having their own VERY DIFFERENT teams. They are very competitive people in that they were both athletes and coaches in sports before they came to FIRST. This often may make things tense and very competitive. As a result, I am not allowed to talk about robotics when I am with them both. They both deserve a lot of credit for making me who I am today. I went through HS on Scott's team, Cyber Blue 234, and I am still an adviser and lead for the website team. They have both done so much and changed so many lives for students that have gone through their programs. Most students that go through FIRST don't have much of a relationship with the team leaders, Scott and Libby are unique. They have accepted me, and many other students, as being a part of their family. I have gotten to know them very close and personally, and I have even had the opportunity to stay at the Ritchie Farm and go up to a cattle auction in Guelph Canada with Scott. They have the sweetest kids ever who find the need to torture and beat me up every time they see me. :p


Scott and Libby, congratulations of this honor. You guys truly deserve it and I hope that you will stick around and be in FIRST for a long time in the future so that you can give this wonderful opportunity to other students in the same way that you have given to me.

Thank you for everything,


-David Kelly

[Jason Kixmiller]

Scott and Lib - congratulations! I'm sure that doors everywhere are breathing a little easier - you two really deserve it. I know that I would not be even close to the same person that I am today without your guidance. Thanks for all your work --

[Collin Fultz]

Well, well, well. Scott and Lib. What can I say.

Granted I don't know you as well as some, I feel as if I have a special place inside of each of their hearts.

Scott took a leap keeping me on the team after my first FIRST season. I wasn't #1 on his list after that first summer for reasons that we won't go into (as him if you want...I'm sure he'll tell you). To him all I can say is...Thank You. It took Scott and FIRST to make me the person I am today. Scott showed me how to play this game called life and for that I am eternally grateful. I have a few key memories of from my time at PMHS with "Mr. Ritchie":

3.) Let's just say...wooden doors don't hit back.
2.) Purdue basketball + non-working robot + desk chair = angry parent
1.) At nationals this year I had a horrible time finding the stationary goal with the shooting balls. After a few matches I told Scott..."Don't be afraid to hurt my feelings man, if you want to put Pat in...just put him in." The next match...Pat played...and did very well. Oh well.

Libby and I got close this year working on IRI programs. She's a great team leader who will sacrifice everything for those who depend on her. My only regret is waiting so long to get to know her.

A great leader is one who inspires their students to do great things...and keep in touch. Because of the marvel that is Fantasy Football...Jason and I are attempting to do both with Scott and Libby.

Thanks guys...we really can't say it enough.

P.S. If you want to see this amazing duo in action...come to the Purdue regional in beautiful West Lafayette Indiana.

[Chris Fultz]

Wow, Scott and Libby - Congratulations to both of you - this is AWESOME.

I have had the great opportunity to work with Scott and Libby for a few years now. Cyber Blue Robotics, IRI, and now the Purdue Regional. Both are top notch and truly care about the experience "their" kids are having.

I must say that I thought Scott was almost as excited about Collin getting a FIRST schjolarship as I was - his bio proves it. Two recipients from the same team says a lot about the school and the total FIRST program that Scott started in 1999. I am glad to be a part of this team. Like so many students, Scott gave me an opportunity to be a part of FIRST and find a way to fit into team 234. Thanks for the opportunity - Although, I am still hurt from the rejection of my vacuum ball pick up idea my first season (it would have worked!).

Also to Libby - you run an excellent program and deal with the limitations and still make it an extremely positive experience for your students. I continue to be impressed by your involvement with Indiana education and FIRST. You absolutely have the best interest of your team at the heart of everything you do.

Thanks Scott and Libby for what you have done, and will continue to do, for Team 234, 393, Indiana and FIRST all around.

Awesome, dude and dude-ette! :)


Chris Fultz --

[Elyse Holguin]

congrats to 2 of the hardest working people in all of indiana. even before this recognition, we heard a lot about you guys and everything you do from up in hammond. thanks so much for all the work with indianaFIRST, and for helping to make iri a success year after year. also, to libby, thanks for supporting RCU (even though i was never actually able to get to a meeting last year) and pushing girls to realize that they CAN do exactly what the guys are doing, and maybe even better.

you both are an inspiration. congrats!

[Matt Fultz]

Way to go Scott and Lib! You guys do amazing work with your teams and with IRI. Scott, you help me all the time, and Libby...state fair 2003...you believed in me and my speaking abilities (or lackthereof)
You both more than deserve this award! Congratulations!!

[Andy Baker]

Scott and Libby,

Congrats to both of you. Not only are you great people and great mentors, but you are also good friends. We've shared our frustrations and successes, and I greatly appreciate your kindness over these past few years.

Sincerely,
Andy B.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Congratulations to Scott and Libby! I haven't worked much with either of you, but from the little I've seen at IRI, I've always been amazed. Great work, and keep it up!

[Josh Hambright]

Scott And Libby,
Congrats. I dont really know what to say, i mean you guys are such and inspiration and definately heros in my book.
Keep up all the work and i'm sure you'll continue to do so much for the state of indiana and this program that we all love so much.

Rock on with you bad selfs!
:cool:

[BandChick]

Just from the little bits of interaction I've had with the both of you at IRI, I have to say congratulations! You both deserve it, and I'm glad you're finally being rewarded. Congrats again!

[John V-Neun]

Whoa! Two Ritchie's = Twice as incredible!

Every interaction I've had with these two has been top notch. These two both bust their butts for FIRST, it is truly inspiring, and incredible.

This is a long overdue, well deserved honor.

Keep up the good work!

John

[Brant Bowen]

Hey guys, congrats on your winning UHF. Remember that time that we went all went to the robotics competition somewhere in Houston and we all went to the mall and we all got along and we all had a good time. Ahhhhh..... those were the days.

[Erin Rapacki]

I met Scott & Libby during 2003's IRI, and they are truely fantastic people. Congrats to you two! You do wonders for FIRST. :)


erin