[Mykey]

This is more of a verbal issue than a written one. However, it is one that is specific to the FIRST community and came from the wonderful message of gracious professionalism.

Where it seems to have misfired:
During alliance selections the representative of the chosen team often states "Team <insert team number> graciously accepts."

Is it not more appropriate to say "Gratefully accepts"?

Saying "graciously accepts" makes it sound (to me) like saying "we condescend to allow you to pick our team and being polite will accept."

Being grateful to be picked is a better sentiment.