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Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

For the sole purpose that my sister goes to the school, I believe I know the answer to that. At Kettering, there are 2 different sessions, A and B. They each attend school for 3 month periods, and then work for a company as a coop for the next 3 months. I believe that the current Kettering team is the B session's team, and that Alex is a member of the A session. Therefore, he is not at school during the currently sponsored team's sponsorship. It's basically like 2 different schools.

I am the Kettering student that Beth mentions. Dan is right about the time frame, so the Kettering students who are mentors are on their work terms, not in school. I would never try to mentor the team (any team) during school term. Alex, I know you have great ambition, but I don't think you realize what Kettering and Kettering's messed-up schedule is going to do to you. Like others before me have said, give it a year, or help out at the events. You don't have to be a mentor or a student on a team to keep FIRST in your life and continue to have an impact on other people involved.

As a member of team 67 for many years, I'd agree with Dan's comment that not many Kettering students (if any!) participate on team 70 (our pits are often next/near to each other). By the time FIRST season rolls around, you'll have a feel for your new school and you can decide how much time you can commit. Then I would advise to help the existing teams in the area. If you want to thank Kettering, give that team a hand! Every team, in my opinion, can use people with knowledge and enthusiasm. I know some students on teams in the area, and they would love your help.