theres tons of reasons for any school to participate in FIRST. but for my school, i'd to say first of all theres alot of kids interested in engineering, programming, and different types of careers that FIRST inspires kids to get into. Second, FIRST IS THE MOST FUN THING EVER CREATED BY MANKIND. Its like heaven for a geek!!
I mean not everyone is intersested in sports(ex.. Me)... and FIRST gives an oppurtunity to participate in a exciting activity that every one can be a part of. FIRST isnt only for smart people. Anyone can have a place on a team. People who like to build things can build. People who like to program can. Designers can design. Cheerleaders can cheer.. etc etc.. Well that pretty much sums up why our school is in FIRST w00t w00t