[Amanda Morrison]

Student run teams are very possible.

Our team has always had a faculty supervisor, as per their high school's rules. There are no parents involved with the team, as the kids are from all over the state. (Correction: One grandparent did help us last year. He came to meetings, gave advice, took pictures, and helped drive us to competitions.)

If something gets done on our team, it's either because myself or my kids make it happen. Last year, we had two engineers helping our team, but they never touched the robot. They did diligently stand over the kids to make sure they were implementing their ideas correctly, and giving advice. But the most they ever did was tighten a screw or add an L-bracket.

Fundraising, T-shirts, even transportation are handled by the kids. And for what they have to work with, I'd say they're doing an excellent job.

It's possible.... Just takes initiative.