[lemiant]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the input. MattC you are exactly right in your evaluation. The problem with integrating the two schools is that, there a LOT of baggage at my old team, its not just going downhill because of a lack of involvement. There are two mentors at my team who are decidedly counter productive (I am glad that they come out to help us, but their attitude suggests that they would far rather be grade 12 students who can do everything, than mentors who guide us in any way. I'm sure that this is linked to a desire to create the best robot, but that's not the point of FIRST. The point of FIRST is to teach students.), who our coach is rather attached to. Our coach, although very nice and willing to spend the crazy hours with us (thank you Mr. Weisensel, we couldn't do it without you.), has been doing this for 8 years and by his own admission no longer has any interest in the program. And finally the attitude of the whole team is one of a team who is not serious. I would rather not attach that baggage to a new team.

My 2 cents,

Lemiant