[galewind]

To add to the goodwill toward 1647 and 2729, you should know that our bus driver on each day (different drivers on both days) came to our event, and quickly invited their husband/fiancee and had a ball at the event. They toured the pits, sat with the students, cheered everyone on, and loved talking with the kids.

Usually when we get onto the bus, the driver asks us how we did. These two days, they told us how amazing a time they had and how they were proud of our students. The attention to detail of the volunteers and hosts was well appreciated (I *LOVED* the pit signs that were colored for each team, it was incredibly thoughtful!!!), and between that and all of the teams in attendance, this is one of the most fun events that *I* have ever been to.

Additionally, I had the honor of sitting with Senator Linda Greenstein to walk her through the game, and even though she had other obligations and couldn't come until late, she was incredibly enthusiastic and positive.

Once again, I cannot say enough good things about this event from my own perspective. Fantastic job!