UFH: Kristen Kelso

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[Amanda Morrison]

Congratulations to Kristen Kelso, our next Unsung FIRST Hero.

[RollinTDollin]

Congrats Kris! :)

[Andy Grady]

Kristen is one of the hardest working individuals I know. Her efforts in promoting FIRST, FLL, and other FIRST based programs make this honor well deserved. As a teammate, she is top notch...she lives, breathes, and bleeds CHAOS. Congratulations and keep up the good work kiddo!

-Andy Grady

[Chris Fultz]

Kristen

Congratulations Kristen -

You know this means you have to volunteer at the IRI again for 2006!

[Arefin Bari]

Congrats Kristen. Since the time I met you, you keep amazing me with all you do. Hope to see you sometime soon. :)

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Congratulations, Kristen. Stories like yours are enlightening to mentors. We see that students are capable of so much and can act on what they learn. Keep up the good work.

[Michael Sperber]

Congratulations KJ!

A true FIRST hero!

[Lisa Perez]

Congratulations, Kristen! Thank you for all you do for FIRST.

[Jessica Boucher]

Congratulations, Kristen!

Kristen is the quintessential 2nd generation FIRSTer. She's done so much to help her family - youth will have to live up to what she's accomplished for decades to come. She is committed to NH and 131, and in a time where I see people giving up on teams all too early, she has been dedicated to hers.

This is the main reason why I entrusted the RCU to her and named her co-founder. As I was leaving high school, my priorities were changing, and I really needed someone that would be dedicated to the cause as I moved on to college. What I remember most was her reluctance to share the Founder title with me, which is so rare in a time where people are incredibly self-serving. It's why I brought her on board in the first place, and I'm thrilled with what she's accomplished.

She is a spectacular New Englander, although I still don't forgive her for choosing engineering over her art. ;) You are so talented!

It's really good to see the UFH committee broadening its horizons and letting really worthy people like Kristen have this honor. Last time you came through the queue, I was too frightened to speak out for someone that I believed in and instead voted with the trends of the time, which I regret. I'm glad they've made this right, and I hope to see more of this in the future!

[KathieK]

Congratulations Kristen! Forget about keeping your father sane, there are a lot of us other mentors who need help keeping sane, too! :)

[Tim Delles]

Congrats Kristen.

[Greg Perkins]

Congrats Kristen!!! For all that you do, you darn deserve this!

[Barry Bonzack]

Congrats Kristen. The RCU continues to grow and help many girls in FIRST and is a wonderful organization you helped found. Bravo for a wonderful career in FIRST from one college mentor to another. If you are in Atlanta, come find me, I'm looking forward to meeting you in person. Congratulations again for the well deserved honor.

[nehalita]

Congrats Kristen! You definitely deserve this. I am so glad I got to know you these past months and you live up to all of the dedication that you are honored here for. You are what I would like to call an "action woman" a person that doesn't just say it will get done but actually GETS it done. I don't know what you use to keep you going but let us in on the secret! You've also come through for anything I've ever needed or felt needed attention. By listening to your peers, you show another part of you, a side ready to take visible problems and fix them.

To put it plainly, I'm glad you're getting the recognition you deserve. Kristen Kelso is unsung no more =).

[Vince]

Congrats Kristen - Keep smiling - Vince

[Katie Reynolds]

Kristen! Congrats!! :)

[David Kelso]

Wicked Awesome Kristen...
Team 131 and your 'rents are pleased with your award. let's face it, we are always pleased with your actions.

Thanks for jumping back on 131 this year in an attempt to stop it from sinking.

Hope to run into you at the Championship

dad

[Justin]

Hmmm it has been quite a while since I first met Kristen Kelso about 10 River Rages ago. I can't think of very many people who match the intensity of Kristen Kelso when it comes to FIRST. Kristen's contributions to all aspects of FIRST and the countless teams she's interacted with are too numerous to name. I think what makes Kristen unique among the community is that for as long as I've known her she has been a true believer in the mission of FIRST, to change the lives of kids. Although maybe she just likes doing "homework" I don't know. Someday I will figure out where she gets her supply of unending energy.

Congrats Kristen!!

Justin

[Robyn Needel]

Congratulations Kristen! I am glad I got the chance to meet you and watch you in action at kickoff

Robyn Needel
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[JMB1786]

Congrats KJK! I've been lucky enough to work with you the past 5 years and I cannot say enough about your dedication and passion for FIRST. You have inspired so many people to not only continue/become involved in FIRST but to share the excitement that you do for the program and for engineering. From taking the lead role in the UNH FLL competition to coming back and spreading the CHAOS spirit and pride to the next generation of CHAOS kids, you never cease to amaze me. I have no doubt in my mind that there will be a 3rd generation of Kelso's (perhaps a little josh) to receive this honor. I think it will be a challenge for anyone to live up to the Kelso name especially since I'm sure that there's still alot you've yet to accomplish. Congrats again Kristen! :yikes:

[Arkorobotics]

Congrats Kristen, you are unsung no longer. :)

[tiffany34990]

Kristen

I've met you a few years back and since knowing you and the things you do, it really is amazing. You inspired me to keep on trucking along. I know I can't do as much as you do. You have done so much good and you simply deserve this award from the work with the RCU to the teams you mentor. You are one of the greatest people in FIRST. Congrats and thank you for all that you have done!!

[Pat Chen]

Kristen:
Congratulations! You deserved this award and recognition for all your hardwork. :)

Pat

[Pamela]

congratulations Kristen!!!! For years you have been part of the foundation that makes the northeast so great in FIRST! Day after day I hear from young girls on FIRST teams in that area how wonderful you are and how great what you do is. You are not just another girl in FIRST. You are one of the girls whom everyother girl looks up to. Your success breeds greatness.

Thank you for all you have done!

[Andy Brockway]

Congratulations Kristen, it is always good to see you when our team visits NH.

[vic burg]

Congrats, Ms. Kelso!!!!!
And thankl you so much for working with girls in robotics! It means a lot to us!
:D

[Freddy Schurr]

Congrats Kristen, way too go

[Andy Baker]

(darnit... Kristen was highlighted during a very busy time for all of us)

Kristen Kelso is definitely a hero in FIRST. My 3 daughters simply adore her. Kristen is one of the young role models within FIRST, for her mentoring, leadership, and longevity. She has done much to keep women involved in FIRST and provide a means for "chicks" to support each other across the community. Any father with daughters would be estatic if their kids grow up to be like Kristen.

Kristen, Dave, and Nancy Kelso are some of the best people in FIRST. If you are at an event with 131 and you don't go out of your way to meet the Kelsos, then you are missing out.

Andy B.