[Al Skierkiewicz]

It's nice to know that other schools have had the same experience we had. Although we were able to display some trophys in a small case in each school, there was no real recognition, until...
We invited the principal of one school to chaperone in Florida one year and invited the principal of our other school to come and see the Midwest Regional. Each person was given a team t-shirt and made part of the team. You have to admit anyone who comes to a regional or national event is hooked. Now we have banners up in each school, public demonstrations during school events, participate in awards recognitions, special awards for seniors at graduation. Of course we now have the support of principals, assistants and teachers as well as some incredible support from our school district and school board board members, local government and parents all of whom are coming out to cheer us on. We have worked with the school district and now have classroom credit for participating in FIRST (as a two semester activity) Keep trying and be patient, invite your principal to competitions especially so they are there for the finals and awards ceremonies. It is during those times that the true meaning of FIRST comes out as we congratulate all those receiving trophys and awards.
Good Luck
Al