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FYI - teams/folks traveling northbound on I-35, check out the exchange on Ben White and 35 as you come into Austin. That is closed for road work all weekend and is a major headache. If you can, find a way around the exchange several exits before.

Jane

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I don't know, 148 could hang 2-3 logos on their own. I didn't see 118 come very close. Seemed like they were moving too fast for their own good.

- Sunny

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That was one great regional, I want to thank all the volunteers who helped work the event and all the teams that made it such a memorable experience. I think I can speak for all the teams that got to attend, "I can't wait till next year".

Also congratulations to Team 57 for winning the Chairman's Award, you guys have done so much to support Robotics programs in Texas and this was very much deserved.

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148 and 16 both got their minibots working very reliably in the elimination rounds. It was great to see both their minibots shooting up in under 2-3 seconds. I believe their alliance was also undefeated in the elimination rounds and never scored below 100 points.

I would like to extend a very special congratulations to Team 3478, the LamBots. I've never seen a team so happy to be at a competition and win an award. To see them win the Rookie All Star Award after helping mentor and assist them during the build season was the most rewarding experience for me at the Alamo Regional.

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Thanks to all and sundry for a really great regional. I'm kinda sorry I missed the first day of it. Things ran extremely smoothly for a rookie event, which attests to the dedication and expertise of all the volunteers running it.

Congrats to the winning alliance of 16-148-3481. We all knew what the regional finalists were in for in those final matches, but we're still glad we had a shot at it.

Congrats also to 3103 on their Engineering Inspiration award. Looks like those joint workshops paid off all around.

Huge thanks to our partners 2848 and 245. We obviously think you made a brilliant third pick and we're glad it worked out so well for you. We left it all on the field and that's all you can do.

Re: 2011 Alamo - Inaugural Event
 

Any chance somebody could help me out with the team number for the Woodie Flowers Award winner Robert Shoemaker?

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That would be FIRST team 647, the Cyberwolves from Killeen, Texas.

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Thank you very much!

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That was a very special moment. I hope the essay is posted for all to read. Cyberwolves wear a really cool blue and gray camo and they made signage to coordinate with their colors. They sat up high in the stands and from where I was, I could watch their reaction as it began to dawn on them. I swear those colors glowed a little brighter. If you ever get a chance to talk to this team, ask them about their new WFFA. They have stories to tell.

They did something else very special. As the Alamo was ending and Mark Leon was wrapping it up, they started shouting, "We Love You" to Mark. They do. Mark was a big part of Lone Star Regional for a long time and it was great to have him back helping the Alamo to lift off successfully.

Jane

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I can see to have the essay up by tomorrow :) we are proud and hoping to present him the award this week. He couldnt make it saturday due to his health.

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Thanks to 118 for picking us for the #3 alliance, we had a good run. Hope to see you guys at championships! Also, thanks to 2745 for their assistance in the alliance. It was a good regional, hope to come back again.

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Tell him the impact that he made on those present at the new Alamo Regional and how special that moment was to all of us. Best wishes.

Jane