[D. Gregory]

While I understand how you think it sucks, I have trouble sypathizing with you. Most teams don't recieve a large amount of school board support and can only go to one regional. Going to Lone Star is great but nationals is something different. I would ask them to put money towards your guaranteed trip to the nationals next year even though you won't have the privledge of going. Enjoy your experience, don't feel bitter and ruin the good memories I'm sure you have of your regional.