[Allison K]

I came into college knowing I wanted to start a team, so I approached schools and sponsors. Albion High School was the logical choice since it is right on my doorstep. We also have homeschoolers.

Luckily the school has been really supportive of the team. Not monetarily, because they can't, but they gave us our our build room. They even put a different lock on it and gave me a key so we can get in whenever we need too. The principal thinks it's a great idea. Last year when we started we were the only somewhat academic after-school program, so most adults think it's a pretty neat thing. This year there may be one or two other academic activities.

To increase student numbers, we're considering expanding our team either to the middle school and/or one or both of two nearby high schools.