Thread: JVN's Reflections on the 2011 Championship
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Unread 03-05-2011, 00:30
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Re: JVN's Reflections on the 2011 Championship
I can never really understand all the technical jargon about robotics or the systems, subsystems, and programming aspects of the teams. I do understand when the students and their mentors get excited about all of that and I respect it. On 148, I always respect that part of the team because it is so much a part of 148's standard of excellence and reputation. But - the part that I really understand and appreciate about 148 is the heart of the team. This blog entry showcases this heart which is the size of Texas. And this blog entry made me cry from paragraph to paragraph and overall. Inspired tears are made of something precious - appreciation of Herculean efforts, long hours, beauty, power, respect, going the distance, and honor.

It's easier to smile and laugh at your blog entries, John, especially when the students take over and entertain all of us. It is much harder to be inspired by the journey of the team as seen through the eyes of a lead mentor with a big heart. Because then we are inspired to tears.

Thanks for inspiring teams everywhere, especially in Texas,
Jane
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