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Unread 02-08-2003, 02:25
JasonStern JasonStern is offline
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FRC #1123 (AIM Robotics)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 65
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I too met John a year ago, as my team leader. As a new student to both Clarkson and FIRST, I had no experience about what this was all about. Admittedly, it didn't seem all that interesting, especially since, as a college student, I would "just" be a mentor to high school students. I am happy to say John changed my views on that.

We took a lot of the same classes last year, so we sometimes reviewed material together. I remember one of the first time I studied in his room. There was (and I bet is) FIRST stuff everywhere, from medals, posters, and sketches to gearboxes and electronics! While we did get some work done, much of the time was spent entertaining me with robotic stories, movies, and pictures. We would do some problems for a few minutes, then John would tell his roommate, Eric, (or vice versa) that they had forgotten to tell me about this team or that experience. And so we would go off into FIRST discussions until we remembered we were supposed to be doing work and the cycle would repeat. (yes, we did finish the material, although the FIRST slideshow screensaver on his computer didn't help matters any! ) I couldn't help but be drawn in.

Through John's devotion to FIRST, I knew there must be something special going on that I didn't yet see. Listening to his vast FIRST knowledge and endless amounts of stories, I was fascinated. Caught by his endless enthusiasm, I became hooked as well. Without John, 229 wouldn't have been the same and would not have been anywhere near as enjoyable as it was. I am proud and honored to know him and to have him as my team leader. So I just wanna say thanks John, for opening my eyes to FIRST, for everything you've done for us, and for showing me that yes, sleepless nights can be fun !

Congratulations John!!!!!!!
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