[oreocookeee]

last year ian and i were on the same team, and now i am one of the students that he mentioned were taking large amounts of responsibility. for our team, at least, ian and i can both guarantee that students do just as much, if not more (and it certainly is more), than the administrators. this, however, does not mean that we dont appreciate our mentors for their valuable contributions. i think its important to recognize the contributions that any person makes to the team, whether its a student, mentor, or anything else. our mentor understands the commitment that we all make, and we are all proud that we are given the responsibilities that are not normally given to students. i dont agree with everyone's description of "behind the scenes" activities that mentors deal with and that are never experience by students. student should at least be given a understanding of what is involved, if not the ability to participate in such activities. i dont mean any disrespect to mentors, but i think its just as important to recognize the contributions that students make to the team, whether that involves turning screws, or writing permission slips.