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Originally Posted by av11d
However, only about 4 of them proved to be any kind of asset to the team. The rest just took up resources. Suffice to say, I regret every moment of that recruiting.
Now that the freshman have been here for a season, we can't just kick them off.
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We have about 25 this season.
No one is guaranteed year to year (students or mentors). We have interviews each May for the new team. Students must submit an application. They have a 15 minute interview with mentors and teachers. The must identify what the team has done for them, and what they have done for the team. The expectation for a returning 3rd year member is higher than for a returning 2nd year member. We recruit freshmen in the fall, using the same process, only a little easier. We do our best to take most applicants, but, honestly, some do not make it for a 2nd or 3rd or 4th year.
We also remind students during the season that they are expected to be contributing. We have an attendance requirement to travel.
I think the key is - how many students do you have that want to be on your team. That is usually the ideal number.
For our 25 /
What do they all do -
During most of the year:
Machining team
Build team
Inventor team
Animation team
Outreach / PR team
Chairman's writing team
some are on multiple teams.
At competitions:
Drive team
Pit crew
PR team
Scouting team
Stay in the pit area to talk to visitors team
Seems to work well - I will ask any Cyber Blue students to add comment....