Re: I cried and cried again
 

Posted by Matt Leese at 04/10/2001 6:47 PM EST


Other on team #73, Tigerbolt, from Edison Technical HS and Alstom & Fiber Technologies & RIT.


In Reply to: I cried and cried again
Posted by Joe Johnson on 04/10/2001 4:03 PM EST:



I think this year has been a tough one for all of us. I'm sure some of us had it worse than others. Starting a team I managed to watch it almost fall apart many many times. There were times I was afraid to check my email for yet another problem cropping up. Somehow he pulled through it all and did better than I could ever imagine.

Saturday night, after nationals were over, I remember thinking two things: Starting and running a team was the hardest thing I've ever done. It also was the best thing I've ever done.

This year, I think I've done my part in making the world a better place. Actually, I think we all have. So I think the most memorable part of nationals for me was realizing exactly what I (along with help from others) had accomplished.

Matt

Tearful Nationals
 

Posted by Lora Knepper at 04/10/2001 10:53 PM EST


Other on team #177, Bobcat Robotics - Adoptee, from South Windsor High School and International Fuel Cells.


In Reply to: I cried and cried again
Posted by Joe Johnson on 04/10/2001 4:03 PM EST:



It was right around when Disney started playing the closing video when I found I couldn't fight the tears back anymore. When I thought of how much FIRST has given me and has gotten me through in the past 4 years I got pretty emotional.

That whole night I saw the past 4 years flash by - and just how close I had come to not being able to see my friends for even just one day. Joe Ross was the last of the ones not on 168 (the team I stayed with) that I saw, and walking back to the hotel that night was really really tough.

As Joe J said, there didn't seem to be the feeling for me that next year was around the corner - but more like this season was far too short.

I'm not sure why it was like that this year -- perhaps b/c I am a senior and a lot of things are ending this year -- but I will be back next year -- so beware!

~ lora

Dr, Joe's Tough Year?
 

Posted by Bill Beatty at 04/14/2001 3:46 PM EST


Other on team #71, Team Hammond, from Team Hammond.


In Reply to: I cried and cried again
Posted by Joe Johnson on 04/10/2001 4:03 PM EST:



Joe

Surely fatigue has clouded your head. Let's see......

NER
Quarter finalist runner up
Other awards?

NYR
Winner regional champ
Spirit award
Leadership in control award
Machine and team members live network TV

GLR
Quarterfinalist
Leadership in control award

Nationals
Division 6th seed
Division finalist
Chairman's award finalist


Tough year??? Hmmmmmm.....

Tough speaks to process not results...
 

Posted by Joe Johnson at 04/14/2001 4:06 PM EST


Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.


In Reply to: Dr, Joe's Tough Year?
Posted by Bill Beatty on 04/14/2001 3:46 PM EST:



Bill,

The toughness of the year has nothing to do with how we
finished. In fact, we have had a GREAT year measured
by any objective standard based only on outcomes.

The process this year was tougher than ever.

As I am sure many folks reading this know only too
well, it takes a lot of energy to keep a large
volunteer organization running. This year it took more
energy than ever.

I don't really what to rehash it here, but trust me, it
was a tough year for Chief Delphi.

Balancing home, work, and FIRST is not an easy task.

I am not saying it wasn't worth it, just that it was hard.


Joe J.

GoodBye All.
 

Posted by Anton Abaya at 04/10/2001 5:40 PM EST


Coach on team #419, Rambots, from UMass Boston / BC High and If only we had free donuts....


In Reply to: QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!!
Posted by Andy Grady on 04/09/2001 3:48 PM EST:



: Question 4/9/01: What was the most memorable moment of this years national competition?

The most memorable moment was definitely our goodbye scene at the Boston Airport. All the kids came up to me and we all had a big group hug. I heard many "please dont leave the team" words, and even more "thanks anton, thanks a whole lot."

I did this for them, I started a team for them, and now I must leave as my baby has grown up.

Till next year? Ha... let's not even go there yet.

419
 

Posted by Tom at 04/11/2001 1:21 AM EST


Other on team #419 from Umass.


In Reply to: GoodBye All.
Posted by Anton Abaya on 04/10/2001 5:40 PM EST:



What was the most memorable moment of this years national competition???

sitting in the hotel room...talking to my friends ....
419 reborn .....new and improved.....

great work guys....Anton ....419 is because of you and wouldn't exist without you.....

Re: GoodBye All.
 

Posted by Mike Corliss at 04/11/2001 9:02 PM EST


Student on team #419, Rambots, from BC High and :(.


In Reply to: GoodBye All.
Posted by Anton Abaya on 04/10/2001 5:40 PM EST:



I love you anton

Most Memorable
 

Posted by Tom at 04/13/2001 12:53 AM EST


Other on team #126, Gael Force, from Clinton High School and NYPRO.


In Reply to: QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!!
Posted by Andy Grady on 04/09/2001 3:48 PM EST:



As I read the most memorable moments of the year from various people from around the F.I.R.S.T. world I started to think of my own most memorable. Lotaas of great things have happened this year.

1.) I got to be an onfield coach for my team and I had a blast.

2.) I was on the winning alliance at the UTC Regional -It was amazing (126,501,177,69,&175)

3.) I was in a great alliance in Fla. and had great experiences at the nationals.

But my most memorable moment of the year was watching one of my Best Friends walk away with the national championship. It was simply amazing what they accomplish with what they are given. Tom great job and congratulations to the rest of your team (125) and the rest of your alliance.

Tom
Team 126
Clinton/Nypro
Gael Force

Seniors Leaving :(
 

Posted by Pamela at 04/13/2001 8:45 PM EST


Student on team #166, Techno Insanity, from Merrimack High School and Texas Instruments.


In Reply to: QUESTION OF THE WEEK!!!
Posted by Andy Grady on 04/09/2001 3:48 PM EST:



My most memorable moment of this years competition in Florida was after it was all said and done, sitting at the award ceremonies and watching the 10 year first videos and thinking how this is most of my teams last year together. All the seniors and I got together in a big group hug and cried about missing eachother and all the wonderful memories we have had together. Hearing the seniors talk about their plans for college was so sadding, yet happy because almost every single one of them plans on participating in FIRST at some level with their new colleges!
Pamela 166