[Steve W]

As the announcer on Currie I would like to add a little. Sir Charles as you call him, may have had little experience with FIRST but he had great heart. Before the event I challenged all Announcers and MC'S that Curie Field was going to be the #1 field in enthusiasm and competition. Charles was the most challenging of the group. I took 1 break and visited every field and brought the fact that the field that I was visiting was asleep. Charles got right on the mike to prove his field was energetic. I must admit that the field did respond well. Hedoes have a great presence and with more experience may become the 2nd best announcer that FIRST has. As you all know the # 1 announcer, The Voice of FIRST, is Blair.

I still believe that Curie IS #1. Except for the small point that we didn't win the Championship, it has yet to be proven that after 2 years with the #1 MC (Mark Leon) and I, that Curie is the most energetic and enthusiastic field at Championships.