[Jupee]

Man, there are so many people have truly inspired me I don't know how I will possibly remember them all. I can say, however, that if it was not for my mother's involvement with the organization who started it at Purdue, I would not have joined the team. Shannon Schnepp, of course, and Steve Hahn made it possible for all of us on 461 to be on a team, and Flo, one of our teachers, has bent over backwards for us numerous times. Matt Adams, one of the college advisors, is an amazing mentor and it's awesome to notice how compassionate he is about the program.
Next year I will hopefully be a mentor--and hopefully the kids will be saying similar things about me. I've mentored a Lego League team, and let me just say that there is nothing like the satisfaction you get of knowing that you are adored for your knowledge in science and technology, and not in sports. It's really a great feeling to know that you've made in impact on someone's life, and FIRST gives everyone the opportunity to inspire someone else.