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Unread 13-09-2003, 00:54
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A couple points, my two cents.

First and foremost, I was disappointed that there was no mention of the Chairman's Award, the Woodie Flowers Award, or even a passing glance at Gracious Professionalism....but winning the championship was certainly graced. I understand that winning a medal is a high award, nothing to be sniffed at, but I certainly believe that the Chairman's is much more to be honored with. This can't be stressed enough.

Second, I was very happy to see that an all-girls team was presented. It made an excellent name for the program.

I wish they would have thrown some Chairman's winners in it - maybe, a Chairman's winner, a team with a Woodie Flowers mentor, and a fledgling newbie team - excellent. Just to show the various aspects and what we all overcome.

I thought the students being profiled and followed through their FIRST experiences was excellent. Commentary from Dean, Woodie, and Jason topped it off.

Let's see what kind of backlash this sparks for the program - I hope many a great team start from this.

There were a couple parts I was unsure of - like whether the Cheesy Poofs lost in the final of Newton or the Championship (the documentary made them sound as though they had already won the division and were competiting for the national title). A couple other minor things too.

All in all, a GREAT leap for FIRSTers, and a great promo video. I am so proud to be involved in something of this magnitude, and that only furthered my confidence in this program.
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