UFH: Amanda Morrison

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Name: Amanda Morrison
Date Honored: 11-14-2005
Years involved w/FIRST: 5
FIRST Team(s): Beatty International/City of Hammond/PEPSI Americas &, School City of Hammond (0071), NASA/Ball State University & Indiana Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Humanities (1020), NASA / Ball State University &, Muncie-Delaware County Schools (1720)
Role: Administrative Mentor
Quote: "The question isn't who's going to let me, it's who's going to stop me." - Ayn Rand
Bio: Amanda Morrison has been involved in many facets of FIRST over the past 5 years. Amanda described her various roles in FIRST for us. "When I started in FIRST, I was little more than a moral support cheerleader. After a while, I found my niche helping out with team planning and organization. On 1720, I am serving as an advisor to the team’s administrators, helping out with team logistics, and mentoring students working on our award submissions, as well as preparing the team for competitions. I work with a lot of smaller projects, such as the CollegiateFIRST website, the IndianaFIRST website and organization, and help to plan the Boilermaker Regional and the Indiana Robotics Invitational."

Amanda's favorite FIRST memory comes from her first season as a mentor. "The first year I was a mentor, I had a lot of trouble fitting into that role. I still wanted to be a kid, and in retrospect, I jumped in a little too soon and was blinded by my fervor for FIRST. I joined on a local budding team at a private school and tried to get my university involved. That first year, working on a very small budget, the kids designed a robot and actually got it in the crate. The problem was that it had some design flaws, and in reality worked very little. At St. Louis in 2003, we were unofficially given then ‘Flying By The Seat Of Their Pants’ award by the queuers for our unorganized and falling-apart robot running to queue seconds before the match started. The kids worked so hard on that robot, working against all odds. Finally, on Saturday morning, they won a match, and were so excited that a few got tears in their eyes. That year, the kids taught ME more than I ever taught them. I learned that a team of people really should be a team, and that those kids wanted that experience so badly that they took everything thrown at them… and that was quite a lot. The team lasted three years, feeding on nothing but the will of the students to make it happen, at any cost. It is a tremendous feeling watching this happen right in front of you, and in the long run I was incredibly inspired by their determination."

Amanda has given much to FIRST, but feels that FIRST has given much more to her. "I’ve been fortunate enough to work with people who genuinely care about students and this program. I’ve been on teams that are more like family than just getting together to build robots. I haven’t succeeded in all the ways I would have liked to, but I am continually trying to give back what FIRST has given to me. Before I joined FIRST, going to college was a big ‘maybe’ leaning more towards ‘no way’. This was even in the middle of my senior year of high school, when most of my friends had planned out the next 5 years of their lives. I realized I really needed to ante up and do something with my life, and sticking around my hometown at a dead-end job wasn’t going to do it. I have never, ever regretted my decision. I have met so many people that have helped me along the way, and I consider these great friends to be one of the best aspects of my life."

Amanda is known for having a way with words, which can be seen by her fantastic description of FIRST for an outsider. "If you excite someone’s interests in engineering, you’ve done well. If you turn a meek teenager into a chanting, cheering, pink body-painted ball of engineering and problem solving intensity who can’t wait the 193 days until the next build season, you’ve done FIRST."

Amanda had this piece of advice for all her fellow FIRSTers. "FIRST isn’t easy, we all know that. However, we all need to take advantage of the opportunities that FIRST readily gives us, especially the students. No other program will allow you to receive tremendous scholarships, network in your field, and get a head start on your peers quite like FIRST does. Don’t forget that this program is for you, and make sure you grab opportunity by the horns and hang on tight. Treat FIRST and your career like a rollercoaster – when you’re done with the ride, get off and think, “Man, what a rush.” "

Congratulations to Amanda Morrison, our 46th Unsung FIRST Hero.

Nominated By: Kristen Kelso, Arefin Bari, Josh Hambright

[Bharat Nain]

Congratulations Amanda! You totally deserve this. Thanks for the help and support you have given in the past.

[DCA Fan]

Congrats Amanda! Thanks for all the stuff you do :) Oh and for being a generally nice human being.

P.S. You do have better legs than Dave.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Congratulations, Amanda! It's great to see you get some recognition for all the hard work you've put in.

[Steve W]

Amanda Who? :D


Just kidding. Amanda I am one of many who have had the privilege to meet and talk with you. You are an beacon in FIRST and deserve this recognition Congrats on receiving this honor.

I do question the "Unsung" part. Think back to Wonderland 2004. :eek:

[Collin Fultz]

Congratulations Amanda. Working with you at BMR and IRI these last two years has been great. The talent show just keeps getting better.

Congrats again!

[KathieK]

Congratulations Amanda! It's because of hardworking individuals like you that FIRST is the program that it is today!

[Ian Curtis]

Definitely deserved, not only what she does for her team but young FIRSTers in general. Very few people would be willing to sit down and read a bunch of chairmans by teams and scholarship applications by students. :)

[Joe Matt]

Ah, the official grammer/spelling enforcer of CD. It's amazing how much you've helped me with spelling. Amanda, you deserve this. Again, same with Ken, you should have gotten this much sooner.

[Jay Trzaskos]

Congratulations Amanda, You really do deserve this for all of your hard work towards and dedication to FIRST. Not only are you a figurehead on these forums but throughout FIRST. in general. Congratulations once again Amanda, you really do deserve this.

Jay

[Arefin Bari]

Holy moly... wait... it's AMANDA MORRRRRRRRRIIIISSSOOONNNN!!!!!! I think I have asked her and the committee to select her as UFH many times, she refused every single time. I am so glad to see the committee has chosen her to be the UFH.

You definitely deserve this honor Amanda, I am so glad that you are finally the UFH. Congratulations...

[dlavery]

In my entire life I have come across a number of people that fall into the intersection set of all these phrases:
Vomit Comet - Movies of little rockets - I'm still waiting for my scarf - Krispy Kremes - Dancing the Funky Chicken - Regional Competition Organizing Committee - Greenville Texas - I need a ride to the airport again! -
Talent Show Coordinator of the Talentless - More Krispy Kremes - Gene Kranz - Mouse costumes - I still have the best legs - Special rocks named for flamingoes - 50MPH in a 30MPH zone - Recommendations - Did I mention Krispy Kremes? - I'll edit your English homework - and so many other items...

But then when you throw in "amazingly dedicated, intellectually agressive, never-say-die, impressively creative, works harder than almost any other human being" as a final filter, only one person remains. Congratulations, Amanda, this is so very very very much deserved.

-dave

[Ricky Q.]

When I think of UFH and what it stands for, I think of Amanda Morrison. Not only because she helped create this great honor for the FIRST community, but because she is the epitome of what it is all about.

I have met a lot of people through FIRST and only a handful of them have made an impact on me like Amanda has. The hard work she puts into everything that she does for FIRST and the people in it is amazing. She has inspired me to become a better person through her actions. Not only is she an amazing FIRSTer, she is an amazing friend.

Thank you for all you have done, and congratulations. You definitely deserve this.

[Jay H 237]

Congratulations Amanda! :)

Of course I'm now about the 9th person to say this but you deserve this with all the effort you've put into FIRST and ChiefDelphi these past several years.

Plus I kan't forget all tha worc u put inta the spellchec on these phorums. :p

[Jaine Perotti]

Wow. Cingratulations Amanda. You definitely deserve this honor. You are an inspiration to me and many others. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. It has touched the lives of many people. :)

-- Jaine

[Bill Gold]

Congratulations Amanda! It’s about time! I really don’t know what to say because I know my words will pale in comparison to my positive thoughts and feelings towards Amanda. I’ve conversed with Amanda for what seems like years and years, but in reality we’ve probably only really gotten to know each other over the past year or year and a half. She’s an awesome person who runs herself ragged working on so many things that she believes in, FIRST being one of them. I’m very thankful to have met you at The Championship this past year, albeit only for short intervals of time. Thanks again for coming and getting dinner in Chicago when I was there back in June. That was a blast. Time is short for me right now, but thank you again for all you’ve helped me with and enjoy this honor, which is long overdue.

-Bill

[Lisa Perez]

Congratulations, Amanda :)

Thanks for everything that you do!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Amanda,
I don't know what to say. You know how I feel about UFH and to see you finally honored in such a way brings tears to my eyes. When an event takes place anywhere in the Midwest it seems like you are there. You are calm under pressure and you know people you can count on and you get the job done. Anyplace would be lucky to get you, but I am glad you make First your home away from home. You may have doubted yourself a few years ago but we knew you had a great and wonderful future then and we are even more sure now. I can only hope the best for you in the future. Congratulations!!!!!

[Jeremy Roberts]

About time. :) Congratulations! Your contributions to the FIRST community have been greatly appreciated.

[Tim Delles]

Congrats Amanda. Thanks for inspiring everyone.

[Rich Kressly]

Imagine that. Someone who set out to recognize the inspiration of others, gets recognized in the process. It really doesn't ever get much better than that in life. Amanda, you certainly are a special person and you provide an incredible example for all of us to follow.

Namaste

[Stu Bloom]

Congratulations Amanda! Everyone who knows you knows you deserve this. I am just surprised the committee was able to slip it by you ... :rolleyes:

[Kyle Love]

Amanda...your amazing! Also, your pretty darn cool. You r eally deserve this award!

-kyle

[Mike Martus]

All the special thoughts that everyone is sharing in no way can amount to all you have given to the Community of FIRST.

Over the years I have known you I have always valued the insight and dedication you show all who come in contact with you. You are a friend, you are a leader, you are a very special young lady.

enough said.........not really but I will stop....for now anyway.

[Pat Fairbank]

Congrats, Amanda!

I don't normally post in these threads unless I've met the honoree personally and seen what they do first-hand, but in this case I'll gladly make an exception, because you are most certainly deserving of this recognition! :)

-Patrick

[Katie Reynolds]

Congratulations, Amanda! You definitely deserve this honor!! :D

[Alex Cormier]

yay for Amanda! I saw ya in Rochester, might actually take ya up on the offer of the you being the chick in the stands holding up the Midnight Inventions Rules poster. :p

[Karthik]

Amanda's dedication to FIRST is amazing. It seems like she's always working on a new FIRST related project. Amanda, I'm glad that you're finally getting some well deserved recognition for all your amazing efforts. You're an amazing FIRST and an even better person. Congratulations!

[AmyPrib]

Congrats Amanda.... I guess you're pretty alright.... :D
Yeah - I'm leaving the sentimental stuff to everyone else...

Don't go thinking this will spare you from the old footage I've recently found of you..... :rubs hand together:

[Beth Sweet]

In one word- finally. I love seeing people who do good things get what they deserve. Amanda, you deserve it, enjoy your fame! :D

[Billfred]

Congrats, Amanda!

(And thanks for the Snickers!)

[Andy Baker]

Way to go, Amanda!

You are a fantastic person and a good friend. As you can see by all of these replies, you mean a great deal to many people. Your work and friendship is much appreciated.

The things you do have impacted the FIRST community in a many ways. You have made Indiana FIRST, the Boilermaker Regional, IRI, ChiefDelphi.com, and the entire FIRST community a better place because of your effort.

You have helped me out many times. I greatly appreciate you and thank you for being an inspiration to even us old dudes.

Andy B.

[MissInformation]

Well, according to the "Name the Mentor" picture thread, we looked enough alike as children for you to be my long lost, much, much younger sister... and I have to honestly say that if I had a younger sister, I would hope that she would be as great as you are!

Heidi

p.s. Dave may not like pickles (I'm not 100% sure of this, but he's a man who enjoys food, and I have never, ever seen him eat a pickle) so if you ever have to challenge him to another eating contest, you may try pickles.

[Mike Schroeder]

Amanda, why are you using those normal allen wrenches, why don't you run to Home Depot and get some adjustable allen wrenches :-p

Congrats....even though when we are at competitions together you always run away from me..... :(

[Ben Lauer]

Only one thing to say...
IT'S ABOUT TIME!

I love you amanda morrison, keeping rocking hard.

Ben

[Jessica Boucher]

Great work, Amanda!

Having done it myself, balancing life while choosing the non-engineer path in FIRST is much much harder than it looks, and takes exponentially more effort. Amanda makes it look easy. :)

[Greg Perkins]

AMANDA!!!

who better than you deserves this? you totally fill every aspect of FIRST and are a great role model for hundreds of students.

again, congrats!!!

[tiffany34990]

CONGRATS FOR AMANDA!!! you totally deserve this award for all the things you do. i'm glad you recieved this award. keep up the great job and thanks again for everything that you do.

[Barry Bonzack]

Thank you for being willing to revise any Chairman's Award application that you get in your mailbox. This was thing I asked from her - a favor. When I finally met her at the Championship I received a hug and a snickers for being a winner of the "Find Amanda in Atlanta" game. How cool is a person like that?

[AndrewMorrison]

Congratulations! but remember...

award or no award, you're still smelly. :D

[JVN]

Almost 2 and a half years ago, with the introduction of the Unsung-FIRST-Heroes program, I got my first real introduction to Amanda Morrison. (IRI 2003 didn't really count.) At the time, I was impressed at how she could take a belief ("there are people in FIRST that don't get the recognition they should"), turn that belief into an idea, which would then form the groundwork of a major FIRST-wide program. The fact that she could work as a driving force to bring this idea to fruition, is absolutely incredible.
We won't hold the choice of the first UFH awardee against her, (even he shouldn't be able to bring her down).

Since this first introduction to Amanda, I have watched her do this time and time again with project after project. Her tireless efforts within the FIRST program, have certainly had a significant impact, and she has made this program better for all of us.

Thank you Amanda, for everything you've done, and everything you continue to do.
Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I'm glad you've finally let yourself garner some of the congratulations you most definitely deserve.

Enjoy this moment in the spotlight, I'm sure it won't be your last.

John

[dubious elise]

Amanda, you are so much more than an Unsung FIRST Hero - you are the hero to a lot of girls that I have had the opportunity to meet through FIRST, myself included. Congratulations on this awesome honor, you certainly have earned it :)

[Travis Hoffman]

Where's Boston when you need 'em?

Oh well, here goes....rock out!

"Babe [sorry :p ], tomorrow’s so far away
There’s something I just have to say
I don’t think we can hide what we're feelin’ inside
Another day, knowin’ you're unsung
And I, I’m getting ready to sing
Because recognition's the thing
If I tell you tonight will your face get all bright
And flushed knowin’ we all love ya?

We're gonna take you by surprise and make you realize,
Amanda
We're gonna tell you right away, we can’t wait another day,
Amanda
We're gonna say it like your friends and make you understand
Amanda.....
We loooooooooooove you.................
...
...
..........and you've got mad human player skillllllllllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzzzzz....."

LOL

Congratulations, Amanda. Your infectious enthusiasm for FIRST always kicks my mood up at least three notches whenever you're around. Thanks so much for your many positive contributions to the community.

[Corey Balint]

Congrats Amanda! This recognition is long overdue!

Btw. Thanks for standing on the pad at IRI! :cool: Sorry Greg and Jeremy didnt use you at all!

[Kevin Kolodziej]

Ever since the day I met Amanda in line for Viper at Six Flags way back in 7th grade, I knew she was someone with a voice that was meant to be heard. I mean, I was practically deaf after that ride!!!

Seriously though, Amanda has done WAY more than her share in FIRST, and she's still a youngin'! The help she's given to countless teams, individuals, and organization is matched by few. This honor is well deserved.

I am honored to know Amanda and I hope that one day I can make even half the difference she has made.

Three cheers for Amanda!

Hip Hip...Hooray!
Hip Hip...Hooray!
Hip Hip...Hooray!

Kev

P.S. Maybe this is a good time to find those pictures from back in the day to rival what Amy may have....hehehe

[Raul]

Wow, its about time.

Amanda is one of the coolest, hardest working young ladies I have ever seen.
Aren't you running some company by now?

Raul

[Freddy Schurr]

Way to go Amanda, I am happy that you recieve this honor!

[Veselin Kolev]

Amanda,
Congratulations on your UFH award!
This is totally random since I’ve never met you, but as a west coaster, your brilliance has reached us all the way here. You inspire us all to do our best, and as a wannabe mentor, you inspire me to do all I can for my team’s students. This award is much deserved.

[John Neun]

Hooray!! The unsung singer of Unsung Heroes is at last herself sung! Congratulations Amanda from all of us in the cradle of the American industrial revolution, Troy, NY, and especially from me. You are wonderful and I know how much FIRST means to you and you DEFINITELY deserve the recognition. I am glad that I know you.

[Scott Ritchie]

Congrats Amanda the more people like you we have around the better it is. Thanks for all that you have done.

[RoboMom]

Always the voice of reason.
Congrats!
(and according to Gary Dillard, you're the hippest Beatty in the FIRST pool!)

[Chris Fultz]

yo amanda, what they said (see all of the above.....)

congrats!

Chris

[GregTheGreat]

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Amanda....

It has been a long time since I have talked to you....

I hope everything is going well for you.

I want to congratulate you for winning this award....

You totally deserve it.

The work you have put into FIRST can't even be described.

I hope I get to see you soon. I wish you the very best with the rest of your FIRST adventures.

CONGRATS!

-Greg The Great

[Josh Hambright]

Congrats Amanda,
You truely do deserve this!

Over the years you have truely become someone that I consider to be a friend and a personal hero, your drive and determination are something that is truely awe inspiring. The amount of blood, sweat, and tears i've personaly witnessed you put into FIRST has constantly been something that has driven me to try and do more and you've been a shining example of what FIRST can do to peoples lives.
It has been an honor to work with you on so many different projects, and its always a pleasure to hang out with you, even when we end up going to 6 wendys in one night instead of going dumpster diving like i wanted to..

I really cant say enough so i will leave it with once again saying, CONGRATS!

[Sean Schuff]

Congratulations Amanda!

Though our interactions have been few and far between, I see the impact of your endeavors whenever I browse through CD. It is obvious by what I have personally witnessed as well as all the kind words here that you are a tremendous role model in the FIRST community. My hope is that FIRST and all of its participants can continue to benefit from your inspiration and enthusiasm for years to come. Dedication to FIRST gets more challenging as life gets more complicated but the rewards are SOOOOO worth it! Like you didn't already know that?! :)

Congratulations on receiving the recognition you clearly deserve!

Sean

[Matt Attallah]

Amanda -

Congrats on the award. Too bad there wasn't a FSR so I can meet ya' a 2nd time. You deserve this.

Also - would you like a Nutri-Grain bar...?

:D

[Dorienne]

AMANDA!!!

I love you so much, and I'm so happy for you! This is a wonderful honor, and I'm so pleased you were the recipient this time around. You're a wonderful person, and a great mentor and some who every FIRSTer should look up to.

Congratulations, Amanda!! You go girl!

[David Kelly]

Oh my, this sure has been an UFH winner that I have been waiting for, for a long long time. Amanda Morrison has more passion for this program and desire for giving back to the students to allow them to have a much better life than anybody I know.

I've got many many wonderful stories about Amanda (some of which I can not post on here without fear of losing an arm), but one of my favorites has to be the first time I met her. It was at the 2003 IRI and Amanda and her team had come in with what looked like a bunch of metal. Andy Baker had told me there would be this girl and some kids who may need help with getting their robot together. Several times he asked me if I had spoken with her yet, and I said I had been busy but in reality I didn't really feel like going over there to try to help some random girl who I didn't care about. So I grabbed Clark Gilbert and we went over there to see if they needed any help with anything. I introduced myself and we offered tools and kids to help if needed. Amanda then shook my hand, didn't look at me and quickly and extremely quietly and shyly said "Hi my name is Amanda Morrison" then hurridly scurried back into the corner where they were working. All I thought was that this girl was REALLY weird and kinda freaky, little did I know this same girl would soon become somebody I looked up to and would refer to me as her "right hand man."

Seeing first hand what Amanda continues to do in FIRST is one big reason why I still have the drive to give back to all of those students who may have not had the opportunities like myself.

For you young ladies in FIRST who want to look up to someone, Amanda is the one! She works hard and strives for perfection and doing what is best for all. She sure has done wonders keeping my butt out of trouble (at least not has much trouble as I could be in) and making sure I don't do something stupid.


Amanda, congratulations. You are my Unsung FIRST Hero. :)

[Ellery]

Great job Amanda and congratulations for all you've done to contribute to this program and community!

I've never had a chance to meet you personally till the Rochester Ruckus and I'm glad I had the chance to hang with you. We'll run into each other again I'm sure but once again many thanks for your support from all of us here in Rochester, NY.

Ellery

[techtiger1]

Congratulations to one of the best young mentors in FIRST. Amanda is trully an amazing person, I was honored to meet her at nationals last year she is great. Thanks for the snickers too lol. To a very deserving mentor Amanda Morrison Good luck with everything and congrats once again.

-Drew

[Paul Copioli]

Congratulations Amanda. You definitely deserve it and it is about time. You are an asset to the FIRST community.

-Paul

[Simon Strauss]

well since everyone else seemed to miss it mad props for the Questionable Content icon as well. congrats

[OZ_341]

A well deserved honor!!!!

I have only corresponded with Amanda and have yet to meet her, but it is obvious that she is a person with exceptional qualities.

As we learn over and over again in FIRST, massive change starts with an idea in the mind of one person that has a vision. The trick is to get others to see your vision and act!!

Amanda truly has what is often called the Power of One. She has effected so much positive change within FIRST and within the hearts of its participants.

Thank You Amanda for all that you have done for FIRST!!

I look forward to the day when I actually get to meet you. :)

Best wishes!

Al Ostrow
Team 341

[Gary Dillard]

You absolutely rock Amanda. Thanks for all you've done for FIRST, for CD, and for me. If you ever make it to Florida we'll have to do Mexican again.

As Garth would say, "if you were president, you'd be Babe-raham Lincoln"

[Ken Leung]

This thread just reached 64 replies... No doubt Amanda is by far the most popular UFH yet!

A great story about a student inspired by FIRST coming back to inspire students on her own... This one is going to be talked about for years (this and the Amanda vs. Dave donut video ;) ).

I am both overwhelmed and relieved just how determined the newer FIRST-a-holics are in spreading FIRST and its effect. It goes to show just how important it is for old guys like me to move away to make room for new stars on the horizon.

I am also jealous because I wouldn't have had the determination to turn a vision into a reality like UFH did. But Amanda, don't think you've beaten me yet... Someday I will come back and show you and everyone else what I've been up to. Consider yourself put on my list of people to beat along with Dave and Dean ;). No pressure tough.

Oh, by the way, you are famous, Amanda!

[BandChick]

Congratulations Amanda! You totally deserve this, and I'm glad to finally see you honored for it. I know that from the time I met you I was completely impressed with the amount of work you have done in FIRST, and inspired to do that much more.

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Congratulations Amanda....you deserved this award! You are the force behind the scenes that make things happen.

[Amanda Morrison]

I have to admit I was completely humbled by the amount of people who have posted in this thread and said such wonderful and nice things. I can't believe I've been in FIRST for this long... every year passes so quickly and I can't believe it's already almost Kickoff again. Although it took me a little while to find my niche in the program, every moment spent has been one great memory after another.

I can't really fathom the great FIRST community that I have befriended and had the opportunity to work with over the past three years. I am astounded by the people I have met - their actions, successes, and friendship. In this thread alone, there are students whom I have talked with and whose papers I have edited, a Boston song reworded, about a thousand inside jokes with each of you, a couple embarrassing stories, and dozens of names that bring a smile, a handshake, or a memory to mind. Especially flattering were those that I haven't yet met, or even previously spoken with. I hope to run into you in the future, and live up to your expectations.

I can't wait to see all of you in the upcoming season. Many of your entries brought me to tears multiple times, and now is one of them. Einstein once said that the only way to escape the personal corruption of praise is to go on working. I can't thank all of you enough, so from now on I will try to show my immense gratitude in actions and hard work, and remind you what great mentors, heroes, and friends you have been to me over the years.

Your mentor, student, dance partner, college and career counselor, editor, human player, organizer, girlfriend, soccer mom, candygiver, secretary, sister, halloween costume, spellchecker, left hand, but most of all--friend,

Amanda

[Rich Wong]

Congratulations Amanda- A real FIRST jewel!
You are priceless to the FIRST community.
:)

[Ryan Dognaux]

Unfortunately I haven't been around the chief much lately, but this thread requires a response.

I don't think that there would be an UFH without Amanda. The work and dedication she has to FIRST is nothing short of astounding. Congratulations, you've had this one coming for a while now.

[derrsonn]

Wow, its about time.

Amanda is one of the coolest, hardest working young ladies I have ever seen.
Aren't you running some company by now?

Raul
She should be. Congrats, AM.

Your secret admirer
[cue suspenseful music]