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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber
So just a bit of insight into how I have to read CA essays and why I'm asking folks to add context to their predictions. To really find where a team maps to award criteria I generally have to read each essay several times while checking the criteria so I know what I'm looking for. It's incredibly time consuming even with how quickly I read. Notes have to be taken. It's a process. So while I can absolutely do this for teams I'm asking folks who feel passionately about a team to share their thoughts and save me some time.
Full disclaimer - I'm also using it to see how others interpret the CA award criteria.
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Thinking it over more in terms of the essay criteria itself, I actually do think 11 deserves quite a lot of recognition.
They are one of the largest FRC programs in the world and boast massive enrollment numbers within a relatively small school size. Over 10% of the student body is involved in 11/193 and more than that are enrolled in the STEM classes that have been in place in the district for more than 15 years. They've met with some big names in entertainment including Montel and Wendy Williams. These guys do a TON in their community and have huge amounts of sponsor involvement. The town absolutely loves the team and they are constantly invited to be representatives of the town and state for various events.
While I don't think they hold the national or international impact of someone like 1114 (this is the standard in my head I compare against), they have been a tremendous program with a lot of alumni in STEM and alumni who are still actively involved in FIRST. They have also survived huge organizational changes over the past few years and that speaks volumes to the team's level of sustainability.
So, yeah, if FIRST really wants a team and program for others to emulate in their towns, I think MORT is a prime example. I would love to see my home team in the HOF.
Edit: I do think 987 got to HOF level first, but 11 definitely deserves it soon.