[Soukup]

does this seem like a bad idea.... no

personally, If the product I was going to produce would not be up to par with what I thought I could do, then I would wait a year. You can't argue that you're being selfish in trying to win the rising star award, because that's a huge deal and you only get ot try for it once. Also, since you're the only animator on the team it's really your call. Working over the summer is an excellent idea, and your helicopter is showing a lot of promise.

BTW President Bush had a policy of 'no child left behind' and it really sounds a lot like your title. Might want to rethink that a little bit (just the wording)

otherwise.... keep up the good work.